[Commlist] Associate Professor of Journalism at the University of Stavanger

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The University of Stavanger, Norway, is looking for an Associate 
Professor in Journalism.

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/168390/associate-professor-of-journalism

Deadline: 12.05.19

We are seeking an associate professor with a PhD or equivalent 
qualification within the subject area. In addition to applicants with a 
journalistic background, applicants with media-scientific perspectives 
on journalism (social science as well as humanistic) can apply.

Emphasis will be given to whether the applicant has experience from 
editorial work, and competence in digital media.

You must be able to document pedagogical and didactic skills relating to 
higher education, or complete a university pedagogy course within a 
period of two years of the appointment start date. The course will 
be provided by the university.

*The following attributes are also desirable*

ability to inspire colleagues with regard to research, artistic and 
educational development

ability to initiate, obtain external funding for, lead and carry out 
major research and development projects

research results published in recognised Norwegian and international 
publications, and references indicating progression in research and 
publications

a reflective and conscientious attitude towards your own teaching 
and supervision

ability to involve and engage students in teaching where the course's 
objectives, content and assessment situations are closely interlinked

experience and/or interest in the development of varied learning methods 
and digital tools in teaching

experience of partnerships with businesses

experience with relevant international research networks and the ability 
to build and nurture networks -regionally, nationally and internationally

experience with innovation and the commercialisation of research

ability to manage a heavy workload, inquisitiveness, and motivation to 
develop new knowledge in collaboration with others

good teamwork and communication skills, and ability to contribute to a 
constructive working environment

*We offer *

varied duties in a large, exciting and socially important organisation

an ambitious work community which is developing rapidly. We strive to 
include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an 
informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure.

colleague-based guidance programme during your first year of teaching at 
UiS, NyTi.

salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.510, code 
1011, NOK 580.000 - 680.000 gross per year. A higher salary may be 
considered in special cases.

automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
<http://www.spk.no/>, which provides favourable insurance- and 
retirement benefits.

favourable membership terms at a gym and at the company sports club

employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed 
to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with 
reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally 
active seniors

Home-job-home <https://www.hjemjobbhjem.no/>, discounted public 
transport to and from work

as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health 
service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity 
leave, and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and 
reasonably priced

relocation programme 
<http://relocation.no/expat-communities/local-information/stavanger/> in 
event of moving to Norway, including support and language courses for 
spouses

*General information*

Your application will be assessed by an expert committee. In the expert 
assessment, emphasis will be placed on submitted scientific 
works/documented artistic activity and documented teaching competence. 
The committe will also assess your experience with editorial work, 
popularisation/dissemination activities, university politics and 
administration, and any other documented qualifications relevant to the 
position.

If you do not satisfy key parts of the qualification requirements, you 
may have your application rejected before applications are submitted to 
the expert committee for assessment.

Based on the expert committee's statement, relevant applicants will be 
invited to an interview and a teaching demonstration before any 
recommendations are made.

In the absence of applicants with sufficient scientific expertise, the 
university may consider temporarily designating an appointee for up to 
three years, during which time he/she will endeavour to gain the 
qualifications necessary for a permanent position. The applicant must be 
capable of gaining the necessary qualifications during the period of 
employment.

The university aims to recruit more women into professor positions; 
thus, if several applicants are considered to have equal qualifications, 
a woman will be given priority over a man.

It is a prerequisite that the appointee has a residence which 
enables him or her to be present at/available to the academic community 
during ordinary working hours.

The position has been announced in both Norwegian and English. In the 
case of differences of opinion between the texts, the Norwegian text 
shall be decisive.

*Contact information*

More information on the position can be obtained from Professor Helle 
Sjøvaag, tlf. 51831641, email: (helle.sjovaag /at/ uis.no) 
<mailto:(helle.sjovaag /at/ uis.no)?subject=F%C3%B8rsteamanuensis%20i%20journalistikk> eller 
instituttleder Zafer Özgen, tlf. 51832386, email: (zafer.ozgen /at/ uis.no) 
<mailto:(zafer.ozgen /at/ uis.no)?subject=F%C3%B8rsteamanuensis%20i%20journalistikk>

Information about the appointment procedure can be obtained from HR 
Advisor Helene Engelsgjerd Figved, tel: 51831558 e-mail: 
(rekruttering /at/ uis.no) 
<mailto:(rekruttering /at/ uis.no)?subject=F%C3%B8rsteamanuensis%20i%20journalistikk>.

*Application*

Apply for the position online via the “Apply for the position” link on 
this page. Here you can submit your application and CV with relevant 
education and experience.

*The following documents must be uploaded as attachments to your 
application in separate files:*

relevant certificates and references

complete list of scientific work

up to 10 works which document your teaching and educational competence; 
see Guidelines for the Assessment of Teaching Skills 
<http://www.uis.no/getfile.php/13413539/UiS-h%C3%A5ndbok/Arbeidsvilk%C3%A5r%20og%20velferd/Guidelines%20for%20assessment%20of%20teaching.pdf>

up to 10 scientific works which are pivotal to your research 
output, including your PhD thesis

documentation of other relevant activities concerning the position 
requirements

The documentation must be available in either a Scandinavian language or 
in English. If the total size of the attachments exceeds 30 MB, they 
must be compressed before upload. Information and documentation to be 
taken into account in the assessment must be submitted within the 
application dealine. Contact details for three references must 
be provided in the application or upon request.

Please note that information on applicants may be published even if the 
applicant has requested not to be included in the official list of 
applicants - see Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act 
<http://lovdata.no/lov/2006-05-19-16/%C2%A725>.

UiS only considers applications and attachments registered in JobbNorge.

*UiS - challenge the well-known and explore the unknown*

The University of Stavanger (UiS) has about 12,000 students and 1,700 
employees. The University is located in the third largest urban region 
in Norway, with a dynamic labor market and exciting cultural and leisure 
activities. We are the only Norwegian member of the European Consortium 
of Innovative Universities. The university has high ambitions. We will 
be a driving force in the development of knowledge in the region, and an 
international research university with an emphasis on innovation. 
Together with our staff and students, we will challenge the well-known 
and explore the unknown.

Department of Media and Social Sciences is part of the Faculty of Social 
Sciences. The department offers study programs and carries out research 
within Change Management, Energy/Environment/Society, Sociology, 
Documentary production, Television and Media Production and Journalism. 
There are currently 45 employees including research fellows and 
postdocs, and around 900 students at the department.

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