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University lecturer in Nutrition
Deadline: 06.02.2020
Job description
Universitetet i Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Institute of Health and Society is one of three institutes at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo. The Institute covers various disciplines and consists of six departments: General Practice, Health Sciences, Health Management and Health Economics, Medical Ethics, Community Medicine and Global Health and Nursing Science.
The Institute of Health and Society bases its work on a complex understanding of disease, health and health systems. Culture, environment, economics, society and biology play direct and indirect roles.
Our teaching responsibilities include seven Master’s programs, one Bachelor program and part of the Faculty’s medical school and PhD-program. We employ about 220 FTE and have almost 700 Bachelor and Master students. Annual income is about 200 mill NOK, half of which is external funding. Our researchers play an active part of public policy and disseminate new knowledge through many channels.
A 20 % position of university lecturer in nutrition is available at the Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo.
The position will be part of the Department of Community Medicine and Global Health with the following responsibilities:
- to teach courses, particularly courses in non-communicable diseases, nutrition and research methodology related to nutritional factors
- to sensor exams related to these topics
- to supervise theses at master level
Exact teaching and administrative assignments will be arranged depending on qualifications and teaching needs within the department.
More about the position
The position is a teaching position. Possibilities for professional development will be facilitated.
The appointment may be subject to changes in responsibilities and work tasks that the employer must decide.
Qualification requirements
- At minumum Master's degree or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in nutrition
- An understanding of the major global health challenges related to nutritional factors is expected and also knowledge about the underlying cultural, social, economic and environmental determinants of the communicable and non-communicable diseases
- Teaching experience within relevant fields at the graduate level (Master's degree) is expected
- Experience with nutrition intervention programs in developing countries, especially nutrition programs directed towards child health and nutrition care for this group, will be considered beneficial
- Good oral and written proficiency in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) is expected
We offer
- salary NOK 504 700,- – 640 200,- per annum depending on qualifications in position as University Lecturer (position code 1009)
- a position in 20% of fulltime
- a professionally stimulating working environment
- attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
How to apply
The application must include
- letter of application describing qualifications and motivation for a teaching position
- a CV (detailing education, positions, research experience, pedagogical experience, and other qualifying activities)
- a complete list of scientific publications
- a list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
Diplomas, certificates and other documentation will be requested later.
An interview and a trial lecture will be part of the assessment process.
Formal regulations
Please see 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 agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
Contact information
For questions about the position:
- Associate Professor Tone Omsland, email: t.k.omsland@medisin.uio.no
For questions about the application process:
- HR Advisor Marie Cecilie Bakken, tlf +47 22 85 05 08, m.c.bakken@medisin.uio.no
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