About the position

Inland University of Applied Sciences - Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (HHS) is the largest faculty at the University of Inland Norway, and has a total of approximately 7,300 students and 300 employees. Department of Economics has a vacant permanent 100% position as professor / associate professor in business administration.

The department currently has approx. 75 employees and is active at the campuses Rena and Lillehammer, as well as in Kongsvinger. As an employee, you will work across the faculty's campuses, departments and our newly established Center for Digitalization and Sustainability (CREDS). The department has strong roots in traditional economics subjects such as accounting, auditing, business administration and finance. Today, we have a dynamic, committed and development-oriented environment, have developed several master's programs in recent years, and are increasingly international. Among other things, we have ambitions for further growth in research production and want to further strengthen the research culture at the department. The department encourages promotion and facilitates, as far as practically possible, for UFF employees who wish to work on their own qualification paths.

The position brings you into an academic environment that is good at teaching and educational development. We are looking for candidates who are actively present at the place of study and who share our commitment to teaching, while at the same time having ambitions to contribute to research and development work at the department.

The position will have its main workplace in Lillehammer.

Responsibilities and duties

• Teaching at bachelor's and master's level.
• Supervision at PhD, master's and bachelor's level.
• Have an active role in study quality work and contribute to the development of the study portfolio within the subject area.
• Research and development work is included as part of the position.
• Other tasks can be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal competence:

• You must qualify for the position of Professor/Associate Professor of Business Administration in accordance with the requirements stated in the Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act.
• Good written and oral presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian and in English.

Experience competence:

• Generally good ICT knowledge.
• Good methodological knowledge, preferably in quantitative subjects.
• Competence and teaching experience in the field of business administration. Applicants are asked to state which subjects they can teach.
• Supervisory experience at bachelor's, master's and PhD level is desirable.
• Experience and results in research. Including publications in international journals, acquisition and management of research projects.

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 are unable to document pedagogical competence at the time of appointment are obliged to complete the university's course in higher education pedagogy or equivalent within two years of appointment.

Personal qualities:

• Good communication skills and a desire to develop one's own teaching and adapt teaching to different student groups.
• Good collaboration skills.
• Actively present and engaged in the development of the place of study.
• Ambitious attitude and ability to achieve results.

For more information about the formal qualification requirements, see forskrift til universitets- og høyskoleloven and INN's specification of the pedagogical competence requirements and form of documentation for appointment and promotion to teaching and research positions.

In its assessment, the department will emphasize personal suitability, research and teaching experience, as well as the teaching needs we need to cover. We will primarily emphasize the quality of academic work rather than quantity, and recent publications may be given greater weight. When assessing qualifications, career stage will be taken into account.

The assessment of which candidate is best qualified will be 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, committed colleagues and a good working environment.
• An opportunity for professional development in an open, innovative and dynamic environment.
• Salary in position code 1013 professor/ 1011 associate professor according to the Norwegian National 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. 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 are attached as attachments for 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 issues 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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