About the position

At the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Institute of Social Science and Counseling, Section for Child Welfare, Social Work and Protective Nursing at Lillehammer, there is a vacancy for a 100% permanent position as Associate Professor.

The position is primarily linked to the bachelor's degree in child welfare / child welfare educator education; a social science professional education that qualifies for work in the social field of child welfare in a broader sense. The education is oriented towards the target group of children, young people and families in vulnerable life situations, and the applicant must have education at doctoral level in the relevant subject area.

Responsibilities and duties

• plan, develop and implement the study's teaching and learning activities in line with the adopted qualification goals for the education.
• plan, develop and implement research and development projects within relevant subject areas
• resolve academic-administrative tasks

Other tasks may be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal competence:

• You must qualify for the position of associate professor in a relevant child welfare/social work field in accordance with the requirements stated in Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act
• Emphasis is placed on knowledge of and experience in using student-active forms of learning and assessment in relevant subject areas.
• Good written and oral presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian and English.
• Satisfactory digital skills related to student-related work and current research and development work.

Experience skills:

• Experience from work in child welfare-related fields
• Competence in professional work with vulnerable children and young people in various arenas that complements the overall competence of the study's subject group
• Research merits in the last 3 years will be emphasized

Pedagogical competence:
Documented practical pedagogical education and experience from teaching and supervision at university and university college level, cf. Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act. Applicants who cannot document pedagogical competence at the time of appointment are obliged to complete the university college's course in higher education pedagogy or equivalent within two years of appointment.

Personal qualities:

• Good collaboration skills and high work capacity
• Ability to communicate well with students and colleagues
• Flexibility and independence are emphasized
• Interest in educational development is a prerequisite

For more information about the formal qualification requirements, see Forskrift til universitets- og høyskoleloven and HINN's specification of the pedagogical competence requirements and form of documentation for employment and promotion in teaching and research positions. The assessment of which candidate is best qualified is based on an overall assessment of education, experience and personal suitability and other qualification requirements as formulated in the advertisement, in addition to motivation for the position.

If there is no applicant who satisfies the competence requirements for permanent employment, a temporary appointment may be made for up to one year in a lower position, cf. section 7-3 of the Universities and University Colleges Act

The position and associated tasks must be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for government employees, including the Act on Control of Exports of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology, etc. Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to take up the position at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment relationship.

We offer

• an exciting and challenging job at a developing university college
• salary in position code 1011 associate professor according to the Norwegian government's salary regulations.
• Membership in Statens pensjonskasse, including good pension and insurance schemes.

For more information about HINN as an employer, see here.

Applying for the position

Application and CV are registered electronically via "apply for the position".

The application must include:

• application letter
• complete CV with an overview of education, work experience, teaching experience, administrative experience, acquisition work, coordination experience and other qualifying activities
• confirmed copies of diplomas and certificates
• documentation of pedagogical qualifications in a systematic, overall presentation, including an overview of formal pedagogical education, pedagogical practice including supervisory experience. In addition to any experience with study quality development, development of teaching programs, curricula, etc.
• In addition, up to one page of reflection on the applicant's educational philosophy and own educational development is requested
• overview of externally funded projects
• publication list and up to 15 works to be attached to the assessment

For your application to be considered, the documents must be attached as electronic attachments to the application. Current applications will be assessed by an expert committee.

Candidates will be invited for an interview and testing of practical pedagogical skills.

If you have any questions about uploading attachments or other technical matters related to the application, please contact Jobbnorge customer service.

Information about you may be published even if you have requested not to be included on the applicant list. If the request is not granted, you will be notified of this.

Diversity and affirmative action

HINN believes that inclusion and diversity are a strength. We want employees with different skills, professional combinations, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving. We will make arrangements for employees who need it. Examples of adaptations include technical aids, adapting furniture or changing routines, work tasks and working hours.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview. In order to be considered as an applicant in these groups, i.e. positively treated in this way, applicants must meet certain requirements. You can read more at the employer portal.

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