Associate Professor (SKO1011)in Leadership and Chaplaincy in a Faith and Life Stance Plural Context
Deadline: 17.05.2026
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The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
Theology and Religion at the University of Oslo is consistently ranked among the top 50 in the world in the field of “Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies” (QS World University Rankings).
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Oslo has a total of 68 employees and approximately 250 students. The Faculty conducts research in the fields of Biblical Studies, Church History, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, Diaconal Studies, and Interreligious Studies, and offers programmes of study that include the professional degree in Theology as well as a range of other study programmes and courses in the study of religion.
About the position
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Oslo invites applications for a tenured appointment as Associate Professor (SKO1011) in the field of Leadership and Chaiplancy in a Faith and Life Stance Plural Context.
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Oslo is nationally and internationally recognized for its research and innovation in interreligious studies, including chaplaincy in plural societies, encounters between religions, and dialogue related to beliefs and worldviews.
More about the position
The Faculty of Theology has a long tradition of excellence in the study of inter-religious relations, encounters, and dialogue. Our research and teaching include a focus on leadership, ethics, dialogue, care, and counselling/chaplaincy, set within a larger multicultural and multireligious social and institutional context. We seek an experienced researcher and teacher who works within these fields, giving special attention to social, cultural, and religious encounters in settings where values, religions, and worldviews intersect.
The position requires experience in empirical and/or hermeneutical methodological research. Relevant research profiles include those with a focus on studies of religious and secular humanist leadership, chaplaincy, philosophical/interreligious dialogue, social encounters in plural societies, and/or spiritual care within worldviews and religions, preferably Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or secular humanism. Preference will be given to candidates with critical and constructive contributions to one or more of these fields. Emphasis will be put on research competence combined with work experience from one or more relevant fields of practice, as well as experience with teaching students from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of the Norwegian and/or Nordic context on matters relevant for the position is essential.
You will work with
The successful candidate is expected to initiate and lead research, supervise PhD candidates, participate in teaching, examination and assessment at all levels and across study programs, including continuing and further education, such as the Faculty´s courses for religious leaders. The candidate is also expected to carry out administrative duties and leadership in accordance with the needs of the faculty. The candidate will be expected to serve as the Program Coordinator of our MA program, Lederskap, etikk og samtalepraksis/Leadership, Ethics, and Chaiplancy. This MA program aims at providing students with skills required for chaplaincy and religious or secular humanist leadership. It trains students of various professions to acquire the high level of discernment needed in an increasingly diverse population in a broad range of public and other institutions.
Applicants must provide documentation of their ability and willingness to contribute to the objectives of the University of Oslo’s strategic plan, especially as this relates to «independent, ground-breaking, long-term research» and to «educate students with the knowledge, ability and willingness to create a better world».
Qualifications
Qualification requirements
PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in theology, religious studies, or other relevant disciplines
Documented pedagogical skills (a teaching course certificate; a teaching portfolio including teaching statement, examples of courses and student evaluations; documented teaching experience)
Documented potential for project acquisition and project management
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language
Knowledge of the Norwegian and/or Nordic context on matters relevant for the position, such as Faith and Life Stance relations, policy and chaiplancy.
The following qualifications will be important in the assessment of the applicants:
International peer-reviewed publications, with an emphasis on works published during the last five years (elapsed time on statutory leave will be added)
Original and innovative research along with the will and ability to cross-disciplinary engagement and cooperation
Potential to contribute to the Faculty’s long-term development of its academic research environment
Experience with research methods in digital humanities
Potential to contribute to pedagogical development
Experience with research projects, preferably in an international setting • Proven ability or strong potential to attract external funding
Experience with and ability to build international networks
Interest in and ability to take on academic leadership and administration
Skills in popular dissemination, public outreach and innovation
Collaborative skills and contribution to a positive working environment
UiO has developed a matrix for the assessement of qualifications, which exemplifies results/competence, documentation, and reflection for all areas of the competency profile. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this matrix and make use of it when applying for the position.
We need different perspectives in our work
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).
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We hope you will apply for the position with us.
We offer / We can offer you / Why should you choose us?
Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in position as Associate Professor, position code 1011 in salary range NOK from 720 000 to 850 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal.
Application
Your application should include:
Application letter.
CV.
A complete list of publications.
Transcripts and certificates.
An educational portfolio (3-6 pages) providing a comprehensive and systematic presentation of the applicant’s educational expertise.
Documentation and reflection relating to the applicant’s own qualification within the areas of applied knowledge, academic management, administration and personal qualities relevant to the position.
Contact information for 2-3 references (name, title and email).
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".
When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
An expert committee will invite the most relevant candidates to submit up to 10 scholarly works for expert review. For this reason, scholarly works should not be uploaded together with the application.
General information
Interviews and trial lecture will be used in the selection process. The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.
