Professor in Information Technology / Computer Science
Deadline: 30.04.2024
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Kristiania University College
Kristiania University College offers study programs in management, organization, marketing, communication, computer science, information technology, health sciences, innovation and creative arts. Kristiania University College is Norway's largest independent comprehensive university college with its 18,000 students and a large education offering in Oslo, Bergen and online. Our mission is to strongly contribute to the country's social and economic development through problem-driven and applied knowledge development and dissemination, in close cooperation with society at large.
About School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology
The School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology delivers research and study programmes at bachelor, master and PhD level. The emphasis for both research and education are on economics, innovation, digitalization, and information technology. Computer science, software engineering, information systems and the interaction between technology and human beings are other exciting focus areas.
Additionally, the department is expanding its online offers and offers in further and continuing education in cooperation with working life. The department has well-established research groups and research labs at a high international level.
About the position
We are seeking a new staff member for a full-time position as Professor in Information Technology/Computer Science. Desired starting date is 1 January 2025 (or by agreement).
The successful candidate will strengthen our research, educational profile, and the PhD programme in Applied Information Technology. The position requires candidates with a passion for research and teaching, curiosity, and good problem-solving skills. The employed candidate will be expected to establish, lead, conduct and collaborate in research projects at high international quality. Research is expected to be anchored within the field of Information Technology relevant for our PhD programme within the fields of Software Engineering, Information Technology and/or Computer Science. Experience from research management or academic management is an advantage and engagement in the international research community is expected. The candidate for this position will be selected based on excellence and fit with the school’s teaching and research profile.
Functions
Actively carry out research, publishing, and academically related self-development
Initiate, lead and participate in research projects, including securing external funding
Participation in planning, teaching, coaching and supervision on all levels.
Involvement in educational development work and development of study programmes
Applicants must be able to document the following:
Norwegian doctoral degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or an adjacent field or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree or competence at a corresponding level documented by academic work of the same scope and quality
Experience from supervision, teaching and/or programme management at the college or university level
Experience from participation in research projects and experience with participation in national and international research networks
Experience in obtaining externally funded research projects
Documented development of the quality of one’s pedagogical competences and guidance
Documented competence in relevant educational theory and practice based on training or on teaching and supervision
Candidates must have a strong scientific record of scholarly publications in top international journals.
Candidates must demonstrate previous success in acquiring external research funding.
Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Lecturing at Kristiania University College requires the candidate to speak a Scandinavian language. An exception can be made if the candidate is motivated to develop the skills to conduct lectures in a Scandinavian language within three years
Applicants should document any pedagogical and/or didactic competences regarding higher education and the development of skills in lecturing and student guidance. If the successful candidate does not satisfy the requirements, he or she will have to complete the Kristiania University College’s course for pedagogical base competence (10 study points) within a two-year period after starting the position.
Personal qualities:
Good educational skills
Engaged in the field of work
Independent and reliable
Good cooperation skills that contribute to a constructive and stimulating working environment, as well as an inclusive social climate
Emphasis is placed on personal suitability for the position.
Kristiania has a goal of recruiting more women to permanent academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.
Workplace is in Oslo, Norway.
We offer:
An exciting job in a dynamic professional environment in an organization with ambitions
A pleasant and stimulating working environment with good colleges
Good opportunities for professional development
Good insurance and pension schemes
Corporate sports teams and training facilities
Modern premises in Oslo city center
Salary in accordance with agreement.
How to apply
The application must include:
Application letter
A research position paper (1- 4 pages) describing the applicant’s vision and ambitions for the nearest future
Detailed CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activity).
Complete list of scientific publications and merits.
Copies of educational certificates and diplomas. Diplomas issued in other languages than Scandinavian or English must be provided in the original language as well as in an English translation.
Full text of up to 5 selected publications the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation
A teaching portfolio describing the applicant's qualifications and focus on students learning, and research attitude towards teaching and learning.
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and telephone number).
Only applications received through our application portal will be considered.
We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.
