About the position

The University of Inland Norway is looking for a strategic and committed head of department for the Department of Forest and Rangeland Sciences at Evenstad - a unique knowledge environment in the middle of Norway's most beautiful wilderness. This is an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about education, research and sustainable management of natural resources.

As Head of Department, you will be responsible for developing and leading a dynamic department with great academic breadth, high research activity and an international working environment. You will be a key member of the faculty's management team, where you will be able to influence strategic decisions and contribute to the University of Innlandet's further development as the country's youngest university.

The Department of Forestry and Rangeland Sciences has an assistant head of department in addition to the head of department. This collaboration is characterized by good dialogue, common understanding of goals and a practical distribution of tasks that help to strengthen both the study environment and academic quality at the department. The head of department has overall responsibility for the department's strategy, finances and academic priorities.

We are looking for a head who can further develop the department's strong position, strengthen collaboration with business and administration, and ensure that our students and employees have the best conditions for success.

What will be your most important tasks?

• Lead and further develop the department's education and research activities with a focus on quality, sustainability and innovation.
• Build bridges between academia, business and public administration to ensure relevant and future-oriented education and research.
• Create an engaging and inclusive working environment where employees and students thrive and develop.
• Manage financial resources strategically and run the department efficiently.
• Be a visible and clear leader who represents the department regionally, nationally and internationally.

Other tasks can be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

You must have:

• Documented leadership experience with experience in personnel management, preferably from the university and university college sector or research organizations. The requirement for first degree may be waived for candidates with particularly relevant experience
• Good understanding of financial management and public administration
• Good command of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, as well as English, written and spoken

Personal qualities:

• Good communication skills, with the ability to create commitment and interaction.
• Motivating, result-oriented and inclusive leadership style.
• Good organizational and business understanding.
• Good implementation ability.

Assessment of which candidate is best qualified is based on a comprehensive 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 performed 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.

What can we offer you?

• A unique leadership position in one of Norway's most exciting academic environments in ecology, forest and rangeland management.
• The opportunity to influence and develop a department and a faculty with high research activity and strong international connections.
• Competitive conditions, including good pension and insurance schemes through the Norwegian State Pension Fund.
• A workplace surrounded by beautiful nature - perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to work in an environment close to the field of practice.

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:

• Letter of application
• Complete CV with an overview of education, work experience, managerial/administrative experience, and other qualifying activities
• Confirmed copies of diplomas and certificates

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 to an interview.

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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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