About the faculty, the department and the position

On August 1, 2024, the Norwegian Film School, the TV School and the Game School were merged into a new artistic faculty for audiovisual subjects. The faculty takes responsibility for artistic education at the highest level within film, TV and games, with the aim of being nationally leading and internationally recognized.

The TV School offers education in creative, technical and administrative functions related to professional program production and documentary film. The programs focus on storytelling, project development and collaboration with the TV industry to ensure industry-oriented and relevant education.

The position as associate professor/university lecturer in production and project management is initially a 100% permanent position, but smaller shares of the position can be considered depending on the candidate's expertise and the department's needs.

Responsibilities and duties

• Teaching and supervision:

  Teach and supervise bachelor students in production and project management in both practical and theoretical subjects. The education emphasizes giving students training in relevant subject areas such as idea development, storytelling, production and project management, market insight and editorial and recording management - and learning to plan and manage TV and documentary projects in different genres and formats.
  The teaching method at the TV School is project-oriented, and each semester contains one or more production exercises. Students on the Bachelor of Project and Production Management for Documentary and TV will work together with students from the TV School's other study programs in these exercises.

• Professional development work:

  Contribute to the development and renewal of the production and project management profession at the TV School in line with new production methods and changes in the TV industry.

• Planning and implementation of teaching:

  Responsibility for study administration tasks such as course management, exam administration, grading, evaluations and planning of teaching programs in collaboration with the parties involved (training provided)

• Practical project management:

  Facilitating teaching, and leading and supporting students in projects that promote independent learning in practical skills.

• Interdisciplinary collaboration:

  Planning and implementing interdisciplinary teaching courses and curriculum development together with colleagues and parallel lines at the TV School.

• Industry collaboration:

  Contribute to a continuous and close collaboration with the TV industry and other external partners to ensure mutually relevant industry insights and updating of the educational offering.

Other tasks may be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications:

• You must qualify for a position as an associate professor or senior lecturer in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Promotion in Teaching and Research Positions.
• Relevant higher education in production and project management for TV and documentary production, or documented practical experience at an equivalent level in professional work in the same field.
• The applicant must be fluent in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language as well as English, both spoken and written.

Experience skills:

• Experience with practical program production in various genres.
• Experience as an executive production and/or project manager in both single and multi-camera production within series and individual program productions for both single and multi-camera production.
• Broad understanding of content production and broadcasting/distribution, as well as interest in and insight into technical innovations in TV production.
• Experience from practical teaching/training.

Pedagogical competence:
Documented practical pedagogical education and experience from teaching and supervision at university and college level, cf. Regulations to the Universities and Colleges Act. . Applicants who are unable to document pedagogical competence at the time of appointment are obliged to complete the university's course in pedagogy or equivalent within two years of appointment.

Personal qualities

• Professionally up to date, structured, enterprising and flexible.
• Ability to work independently, create good collaboration and share expertise with colleagues.
• Good at communicating and creating inclusive learning environments.
• Personal suitability, especially the ability to implement and work independently, will be emphasized.

For more information about the formal qualification requirements, see Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act and INN's specification of the pedagogical competence requirements and form of documentation for appointment 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.

The position and duties 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, come into conflict with the criteria in the latter Act, may not take up the position. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment relationship.

We offer

• An exciting and challenging job at an evolving university
• A dynamic and stimulating and extremely pleasant working environment at a faculty and department with good opportunities for professional and personal development.
• The opportunity to influence the future of TV education through innovative teaching and professional development.
• Salary according to the Norwegian State Salary Regulations, code 1011 associate professor or code 1009 senior lecturer, depending on qualifications.
• Membership in Statens pensjonskasse, including good pension and insurance schemes.
• Flexible working hours and opportunities for further education.

For more information about INN 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, study plans, etc.

For your application to be considered, the documents must be submitted as electronic attachments to the application. Current applications will be evaluated 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

INN 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 task performance. 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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