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At the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Department of Art, Design and Drama, there is a 100% permanent position as Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Fashion and Product Development.
The position is related to teaching and supervision at the Bachelor programme Art and design: Fashion and Industry; Master of Aesthetic Practices in Society (Fashion in society) and relevant continuing education. A smaller part of the position may be directed to courses within Teacher Education in Practical and Aesthetic Subjects for Years 1 – 13, Design, Arts and Crafts and externally funded activities related to the subject area.
The position may be assigned program and course responsibility.
The position is related to teaching and supervision in practical and creative work in making and design. Central is teaching in the fields of sewing, design and product development for the clothing and textiles industry. The study program has a special focus on sustainable product development and design; and works closely with research and working life to contribute to a restructuring in the field. Teaching and supervision will largely take place in workshops. Our professional community has developed a central position in the fashion profession and fashion education in Norway, and focuses on new technology, practical collaboration with the fashion industry and other participants in fashion, clothing and design. Through participation in networks and arranging research conferences, this academic community at OsloMet has also distinguished itself internationally.
Teach and supervise students in sewing and design
The requirements for both positions are:
Applicants who do not have an adequate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, shall be offered Norwegian courses, and must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment.
The requirements for a position of Associate Professor are:
The applicant must document relevant educational competence in accordance with OsloMet’s Guidelines for the assessment of educational competence at OsloMet.
The requirements for a position of Senior Lecturer are:
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General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Forskrift til universitets- og høyskoleloven (universitets- og høyskoleforskriften).
Innovative, professionally committed and enterprising
Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability
OsloMet can carry out testing of teaching qualifications in connection with interviews.
It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population in our region and we welcome all qualified applicants. We work actively to develop further as an inclusive workplace and professional community, and to facilitate the workplace if you feel the need for such. If you have periods in your life where you have not been in a job, or actively involved in education or training, you are also welcome to apply with us.
You will be assessed by an expert committee. Please upload the following documents together with your application by the application deadline:
For Associate Professor:
For Senior Lecturer:
For applicants who cannot document competence within teaching in higher education have to develop this deficit within two years from accession. OsloMet offers courses in teaching and learning in higher education which covers this requirement.
We only consider applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system, and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be considered. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be authorized, and you will be asked to present originals if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet verifies documents to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty. Applications from applicants who do not meet the formal qualification requirements will not be forwarded for assessment.
A background check may be conducted to verify information in submitted CVs and available documents. Background checks are not conducted without the consent of the applicant and relevant applicants will receive further information about this.
The salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreements in the state and OsloMet's salary policy in position code 1198 Senior Lecturer / 1011 Associate Professor, corresponding to NOK 615 700 – 745 000 per year. A 2% pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) is deducted from the salary. For particularly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered.
If you would like further information about the position, please contact:
Application deadline: 07.03.2025
Ref. No.: 24/27862
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