Professor/Associate Professor in Marine Ecology (three‑year 20%)
Deadline: 01.03.2026
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Through research, education and social engagement, Nord University contributes to the creation of a sustainable future.In cooperation with society, business and industry in Northern and Central Norway, our 11,500 students and 1,350 staff promote innovative solutions and knowledge-based practice, both locally and internationally.Nord University has four strategic focus areas: blue and green growth, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, societal security, and health, welfare and education.
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA) educates people with the aim of promoting sustainable and innovative development to meet global challenges in food production, climate and environment. The faculty is an international arena for education, research and knowledge dissemination, with employees and students from 39 different countries. The faculty offers a PhD in Biosciences. FBA has 900 students and 165 employees in Bodø and Steinkjer. The professional community is organised into the following divisions: Aquaculture, Ecology, Genomics and Animal Science, Production and Welfare and Algae and microbial biotechnology.
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About the position
The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, Norway, invites applications for a three‑year 20% position as Professor or Associate Professor in Marine Ecology.
The position is based at the Bodø campus. As Nord University operates across multiple campuses, collaboration between faculties regardless of location is essential. The role may also include responsibilities at other Nord University campuses.
Duties and responsibilities
The position entails teaching and supervision at all levels.
Supervision of Masters and PhD students in marine ecology, with special emphasis on species distribution modelling, macroecology, and machine-learning approaches to assess biodiversity responses to past, present, and future climate change.
Initiating and developing interdisciplinary research projects.
Facilitation of research projects with national and international partners.
Participation in the development of externally funded research projects will be expected, as well as furthering research collaborations with national and international partners.
It is assumed that the appointee will have excellent communications skills to advance the objectives of the Faculty and contribute to the development of its academic community. In this capacity the appointee will act as a marine ecology advisor, engaging with the Faculty's research community, and preparing personalized courses for graduate students and early career researchers.
Qualification requirements
Professor:
a doctoral degree in a relevant subject area, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
educational competence
significant contributions to research or artistic development work at the highest level, in accordance with international or national standards in the field
quality development in own teaching and supervision over time and a high degree of reflection on own practice
broad experience with supervision, preferably at master's/PhD level
initiate, lead and/or participate in the development of educational quality in the academic communities
good oral and written presentation skills in English
Associate Professor:
To meet the qualification requirements for “førsteamanuensis” (uh. regulations § 3-6) a minimum of the following is required:
a doctoral degree in a relevant subject area, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
educational competence
good oral and written presentation skills in English
Educational competence means pedagogical or didactic competence to promote learning, including knowledge and skills in the development and implementation of teaching and supervision at university and university college level. Nord University has supplementary provisions on educational competence. For further information please refer to NORDs requirements for educational competence
Any applicants who are unable to provide documentary proof of adequate professional educational competence when employed must acquire such competence over the course of a two-year period. Nord University offers such a course which covers this requirement.
Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:
Research and development with relevance to the position
Emphasis will be placed on publications within the last five years
Experience with international research networks and projects with external funding
Experience from teaching and academic supervision at bachelor-, master- and doctoral- levels from the university and college sector
Educational qualifications from a college, university or equivalent
Pedagogical skills
Relevant professional practice
Good skills in communication and collaboration with students, colleagues
Individual qualities that can contribute positively to the workplace environment
Good oral and written presentation skills in English
We offer
The position is compensated according to government regulations, LPL 17.510, code 1013 Professor or code 1011 Associate Professor. Salary by agreement.
The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.
Nord University is subject to the Security Act, which imposes requirements for handling protected and sensitive information. To enhance the security of the hiring process, Nord may conduct background checks on potential candidates.
Please note that all our candidates may be asked questions necessary in this context. This includes questions about any connections to countries that the PST has assessed as high-risk in its open threat assessment. The state workforce should, to the greatest extent possible, reflect the diversity of the population. Therefore, Nord University encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds, and other diverse life experiences to apply. Information about disabilities or gaps in the CV may be used for anonymized registration purposes.
For this position, Nord University is cautious about hiring individuals with connections to high-risk countries.
Application process
Applicants will be evaluated by an expert committee. Short-listed applicants may be called for an interview and trial lecture. These will be decisive for the appointment.
Application
The electronic application must contain:
Cover letter
Complete CV summarizing education, positions held, teaching and research experience, publications, administrative experience and other qualifying activities
Copies of diplomas, transcripts and certificates
Complete copies of up to 10 or 15 of the applicant's most relevant publications / academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered, along with a list of those submitted. The list should include five publications that the applicant believes to be most important, along with the reasons why. The doctoral dissertation should be included
Pedagogical CV
Documentation of other activities which the applicant considers relevant to the position and desires to be considered in the assessment
Contact information for 2-3 referees
All documentation to be considered is to be uploaded as attachments to the application.
Complete documentation in electronic form must be submitted by the closing date for applications.
After the application period has expired a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.
