Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History

Job description

A position of Senior lecturer (SKO 1198) in Neolithic and Bronze Age Archaeology is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo

The position is for 1 year, starting from 1 August 2021. The holder of the position is expected to be actively involved in teaching within Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeology at all levels. The position holder is expected to supervise MA candidates, to have an active role in the Department’s field courses for archaeology students, and to carry out administrative duties in accordance with the needs of the Department.

More about the position

The vacancy is a teaching position, with 75 % teaching and dissemination work, 19 % academic development work, and 6 % administration. Within the normal duties and academic competence, the person appointed may also be directed to work outside his/her department.

The appointment is made on condition that changes to the subject area and tasks may be determined by the employer.

Qualification requirements

• PhD degree or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in the archaeology of the Neolithic and/or Bronze Age in Scandinavia
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

In the evaluation of the applicants, emphasis will be placed on:

• Pedagogical qualifications and practice, mainly from universities or higher education institutions, see How to document your pedagogical skills
• Experience in producing text books, compilations and lecture notes or experience in internet based teaching/flexible learning
• Good teamwork skills and experience
• Professional competence and publication in the field
• Experience in planning and leading field courses for archaeology students, especially at the MA level
• Theoretical, methodological and interpretative sophistication
• Experience with and ability to build external networks

The successful candidate must demonstrate mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as working languages.

We offer

• Salary NOK 555 800 – 670 100 per annum depending on qualifications
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Pension agreement with Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Attractive welfare benefits
• The possibility to apply for promotion to docent at a later stage

How to apply

The application must include

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications, research and motivation for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)
• List of publications, if applicable

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Educational certificates, master theses and the like are not to be submitted with the application, but applicants may be asked to submit such information or works later.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and a trial lecture.

Formal regulations

Within the normal duties and academic competence, the person appointed may also be directed to work outside his/her department. The appointment is made on condition that changes to the subject area and tasks may be determined by the employer.

See also Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

• Head of Departement Jon Vidar Sigurdsson
• Head of Administration Katrine Randin
• HR Adviser Tonje Olsen (for questions regarding how to apply)

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