Stillingstittel:
Associate Professor in Personality Psychology (2016/3687)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.Department of Psychology Section of Health, Developmental and Personality PsychologyAssociate Professor in Personality Psychology

Job description

The Department of Psychology offers a position as Associate Professor in Personality Psychology. Particular weight will be given to high-quality scientific production over recent years, as well as potential for future research. The successful candidate will have expertise in quantitative research methods, and will be expected to contribute substantially to the long-term development of teaching and research in personality psychology at the Department. Personal qualities, in particular documented ability to collaborate in research projects, will be taken into consideration during the appointment process. The successful candidate will teach and supervise at all levels in personality psychology, and must also be able to teach in quantitative research methods.

Qualification requirements

• To be considered for this position, the applicant must have a doctoral degree, or equivalent qualification in psychology, and a strong research profile, including personality psychology
• The successful candidate is obliged to participate in the Department's activities in research, dissemination, administration and education at all levels, including supervision of doctoral level
• Teaching language is a Scandinavian language or English. Good oral and written presentation skills in English are required. In the event that the person appointed is not competent in a Scandinavian language, he/she will be expected to acquire such competence within two years to participate actively in all functions the position entails

Desired qualifications and characteristics

• A high-quality research record in personality related topics.
• Teaching experience in personality psychology, psychometrics and personality assessment.
• Clinical experience would be considered a strength.
• Personal suitability and team-work ability.
• Ambitious and realistic plan for research projects.

The person appointed must have required basic pedagogical competence. Applicants that cannot document such competence at the time of their employment must acquire this within the first two years subsequent to their appointment.

Guidelines for appointments as Associate Professor at the University of Oslo may be obtained at: Rules for appointing Professors and Associate Professors at the University of Oslo

We offer

• An academically stimulating working environment
• Salary according to pay grade 65-75 (NOK 560 700-676 800) reflecting level of competence/length of service
• Service Pension Fund scheme
• Good welfare benefits

The electronic application should only include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• A complete list of publications

The letter of application and all supporting documents must be in either English, Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.

Note! Publications should not be submitted with the initial application.

The most promising applicants will be invited to submit

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Faculty of Social

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Oslo

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år