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Ph.D. position - Learning and Teaching in the ICTPED MOOC

Deadline: 10.05.2019

Job description

We are seeking to fund eight Ph.D. students who will play a central part in the institutional strategic research initiative “The Digital Society”.

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Østfold University College

Østfold University College is a state university college with about 7,500 students and 625 employees distributed between its two campuses in Fredrikstad and Halden, in the South-Eastern part of Norway. The university college is a provider of quality education, and we equip our students with the knowledge and skills needed in contemporary society. The University College is in the process of building a strong research profile focussed on ‘The Digital Society’.

"The Digital Society" aims to promote interdisciplinary research activities on how digitalization transforms and affects society. It has a broad focus ranging, for example, from the development of digital solutions that may change and influence societal functions, to consequences of digital solutions on aspects such as health, learning, politics and organisational issues.

The eight Ph.D.-students will work on various projects that develop unique knowledge about the digital society. At the same time, the Ph.D. candidates will participate in joint seminars and meetings to discuss and reflect upon academic issues, exchange experiences, and in so doing play a key role in building a strong and vibrant research culture in this area. The Research Administration Department at ØUC will be available to assist students with practical and administrative aspects related to the research process and their research candidature.

About the position

The Ph.D. position is a full time (100%) fixed term position for 3 years and fully funded by Østfold University College.

Starting date: Østfold University College First semester of the 2019-2020 academic year - exact details to be agreed upon.

Project title: Learning and teaching in the ICTPED MOOC offered at Østfold University College: Implications for design and further developments

Project description: The project aims to develop much needed empirical knowledge about teaching and learning practices in the ICTPED MOOC offered at Østfold University College (ØUC). The project will outline implications of learning and teaching practices for the design and further improvements of the ICTPED MOOC to ensure a research-based and integrated development of professional digital competence (PDC) with pre- and in-service teachers through engaging in teacher training programme and as part of their professional development. The selected Ph.D. candidate will as a starting point be asked to develop a 10-page research proposal building on the overall project proposal with the point of departure in their own interest and competencies.

Essential Criteria

  • Completed a Master’s degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 credits according to Norwegian standard definitions) within the field of Pedagogy, Teacher Education or similar
  • The average grade of the Master study must be B or better in terms of the Norwegian grading scale
  • Master thesis has to have minimum 30 study Points
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language
  • For international candidates, approved TOEFL English profficieny test with min score 90
  • The candidate must document prior teaching experience in schools or higher education institutions

Emphasis will be placed on the following:

  • Prior academic and/or research performance
  • Prior relevant work experience (if applicable)
  • The applicant’s own ideas of research themes and research design that would be relevant for the project proposal.
  • Experience in online teaching

Admission and appointment

Currently ØUC does not offer a Ph.D.-programme. Consequently, the selected candidate must be admitted to a Ph.D.-programme at another institution. For each of the eight Ph.D.-projects, collaboration has been established with doctoral granting institutions, and the application process will be assisted by the ØUC Research Administration Department. Confirmed admission to a Ph.D.-program must be available prior to employment as a Ph.D. student, and at the latest six months after signing the employment contract.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the State Employees law, the act relating to Universities and Universities Colleges and the national guidelines for appointment as a Ph.D. student, a postdoctoral fellow or a research assistants.

Contact details

For further information about the project, please contact the project leader. For other information, please contact Human Resources or the Research Director.

Salary

Depending on qualifications and relevant experience, Ph.D. candidates will be placed in the Norwegian government pay scale position code “1017 Ph.D. student” (449.400, - 505.800 NOK per year) and follow ordinary meriting regulations.

The appointment process and the conditions of employment will follow national guidelines for University and University College PhD scholars.

Application

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Application must include the following:

  • letter of intent (one page) that includes your qualifications, skills and motivation.
  • curriculum vitae
  • list of publications (if applicable). Include a short description of your contribution in multi-authored publications.
  • copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records (all certified and translated to English if not awarded in the Scandinavian region)

All attachments should be included electronically within the application deadline. The relevant ØUC faculty may require further documentation, e.g. proof of claimed English proficiency.

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