University Lecturer In Nursing

At the University of Agder, there is a vacant 100% position as a senior lecturer in the nursing education program. The position is linked to the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, Department of Psychosocial Health. The main workplace is currently Grimstad. Accession by appointment.

The faculty has four institutes; Department of Health and Nursing Science, Department of Nutrition and Public Health, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education and Department of Psychosocial Health.

There are five undergraduate programs, six master’s programs and one PhD. program in health and sports science at the faculty. In addition, we have a number of continuing education programs. The faculty has three research centers; Center for eHealth, Center for Caring Research and Top Research Center Food and Nutrition in a Lifecourse Nutrition. There are active researchers in the faculty’s various disciplines.

The Department of Psychosocial Health provides educational opportunities for approx. 370 students and in addition to a bachelor’s program in nursing education offerings in family therapy, mental health work, intoxication and addiction problems as well as sexology. It is approx. 20 scientific staff at the institute. The Department of Psychosocial Health has an interdisciplinary research environment that explores issues that often have relevance and link to the content and focus of education. The institute has research groups in  dialogical practices , sexology, as well as municipal health work  “A society for all”.  

Responsibilities

Current duties include subject and coordination responsibilities for courses, teaching, practice follow-up and supervision of students. The applicant will contribute to strengthening the practice-related teaching in the nursing education, and have a special focus on the collaboration between practice and education.

It is expected that the person appointed will engage in research and / or development work.

Necessary qualifications

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and a master’s degree in health or social science, pedagogy / special education, social science or psychology.

Applicants must also be able to document relevant and up-to-date knowledge from the field of practice, and at least 2 years of professional experience from nursing professional work.

The criteria for employment are stated in the  Regulations on employment and promotion in teaching and research positions.

Furthermore, documented relevant practical-pedagogical competence is required on the basis of education or teaching and supervision. Applicants who are unable to document such basic competence when hiring must obtain this within two years, or possibly undergo UiA’s course in university pedagogy. Educational qualifications in addition to basic competence can provide a competitive advantage when ranking academically / scientifically competent applicants.

The working language is Norwegian, and the person hired must be able to speak Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at the time of employment. It is also required that the person who is appointed, in addition to Norwegian, is fluent in English, written and oral.

Wanted qualifications

  • wide experience from the field of nursing work.
  • experience in mentoring students in practice.
  • experience in professional development of practice and or research collaboration
  • experience from teaching and supervision experience in higher education

Personal characteristics

Personal fitness for the position will be emphasized. Emphasis will be placed on collaboration experience and collaboration skills.

We offer

  • varied tasks in a large, exciting organization with an important social mission
  • a position with development opportunities in a diverse environment
  • modern localities and a comprehensive range of welfare services
  • membership in the  Government Pension Fund

More about the University of Agder as a workplace.

The position is paid in accordance with the State’s wage regulations, salary plan code 1009 university lecturer NOK 472 200 – 594 400 bto per year. For especially well-qualified applicants, higher salaries can be considered. From the salary, statutory contributions go to the Government Pension Fund.

General information

A good working environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, ability or cultural background. The University of Agder is an IA business.

The person hired has the rights and obligations according to the rules that apply to the position at any given time, and changes in organization and tasks must be expected. Employment is done by the Employment Committee for teaching and research positions at the University of Agder.

Applicants for the position are invited to interview and test lecture. References will also be obtained upon further agreement with the applicant. More about the hiring process.

Pursuant to section 25, second paragraph of the Public Act, applicants may request not to be included on the public applicant list. The university may nevertheless decide that the name of the applicant should be published. Applicant will be notified in advance of any publication.

Application

The application and the necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are sent electronically, using the link “Search position”.

The following must be uploaded electronically:

  • cv
  • certificates and diplomas
  • list of any publications
  • any scientific work or documentation on development work

The applicant is responsible for delivering complete documentation digitally by the application deadline. All documentation must be in a Scandinavian or English language.

Application deadline 4 May 2020.

Contact

Further information on the position can be obtained from:

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