About the faculty, the department and the position

The Faculty of Film, TV and Games at the University of Inland Norway consists of the Norwegian Film School, the TV School and the Games School. The faculty was gathered as one unit from August 1, 2024 to create optimal framework conditions for further development of our audiovisual academic environments. The faculty takes responsibility for artistic education at the highest level in 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, alternatively college lecturer in multi-camera technology is part of the TV School's multi-camera professional environment and is initially a permanent, 100% position, but smaller position shares 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 multi-camera technique in both practical and theoretical courses. Particular focus will be on multi-camera systems and use of technical equipment, multi-camera methodology, project follow-up and implementation of teaching.
• Professional development work: Contribute to the development and renewal of the multi-camera subject at the TV School in line with new production methods, technology and technical equipment.
• Planning and implementation of teaching: Responsibility for study administrative tasks such as course management, exam administration, grading, evaluations and planning of teaching programs in collaboration with involved parties (training provided)
• Practical project management: Facilitate teaching, and lead and support students in projects that promote independent learning in technical and practical skills.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Planning and implementation of interdisciplinary teaching courses 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 the position of associate professor or senior lecturer in a relevant subject area in accordance with the requirements set out in regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act.
• Relevant higher education in TV and multi-camera technology, or documented practical experience at an equivalent level in professional multi-camera work for TV.
• Documented expertise in multi-camera technology, with broad practical production experience and technical knowledge from multi-camera productions at national and international level.
• The applicant must be fluent in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language as well as English, both orally and in writing.

Experience skills:

• Experience with various functions in multi-camera production such as image mixing, camera control, technical management, automation and processing systems, VB processing systems and/or communication systems for multi-camera.
• Experience from studio, OB and decentralized production forms (remote production) for multi-camera.
• Broad understanding of content production and broadcasting, as well as interest in and insight into technological innovations in TV production, contribution and distribution.
• Experience from practical teaching/training is desirable.

Pedagogical skills:
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 college's course in higher education pedagogy or equivalent within two years of appointment.

Personal qualities:

• Professionally updated, 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 HINN'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 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 the University of Inland Norway. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment relationship.

We offer

• an exciting and challenging job at a developing university
• salary in position code 1011 associate professor, alternatively 1008 college lecturer in accordance with the Norwegian State Salary Regulations.
• Membership in Statens pensjonskasse, including good pension and insurance schemes.

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.
• A list of publications and up to 10 works, if any, must be submitted as attachments for assessment

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.

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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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