Østfold University College is located in Fredrikstad and Halden; near the skerries and islands of the coast and close to great walking terrain, but at the same time not far from cities such as Oslo and Gothenburg.

We are a growing and developing university college that focuses on good, close cooperation with our students and across academic disciplines. We have a strong position in relation to the business community, and good relations with our local and regional partners. We offer a broad range of study programmes at bachelor's and master's degree level focusing on relevant research.

For more information about Østfold University College, visit our website at http://www.hiof.no//?lang=eng

There is a vacancy at the Faculty of Education for a permanent position as a professor/dosent professor in mathematics/mathematics didactic. The position is related to the work on developing and implementing the planned five-year primary/lower secondary teacher education programme and further development of study programmes at master's degree level.

Areas of responsibility and duties 

The person appointed will be expected to contribute by: 

• strengthening the department's profession-oriented R&D activities
• developing the academic staff's research competence
• engaging in active research
• supervising colleagues and research fellows
• teaching and supervising students

The work will largely comprise further development of current research in the field and ensuring the quality of teaching at all levels. The person appointed will also play a key role in the work on assessing and further developing study programmes. The person appointed will be expected to initiate and follow up applications for external funding.

Qualifications 

• relevant academic and teaching qualifications
• teaching experience from the higher education sector
• documented profession-oriented research and development work that is relevant for teacher training
• documented good oral and written presentation skills in English

We also emphasise  

• experience of motivating and facilitating student's learning
• knowledge about and experience from Norwegian/Nordic schools and education
• experience of international publication and dissemination
• a documented international network
• documented results as regards obtaining external research funding
• research on special needs education and/or adapted teaching (inclusion) relevant to mathematics teacher training

Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage. The person appointed must document his/her skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language within two years after appointment.

Desirable qualities

We are looking for a professor who is enthusiastic about developing good interdisciplinary research and teaching environments that are highly relevant for teacher training. The person appointed must also have a good ability to:

• cooperate and build good relations
• communicate and disseminate across different cultures
• be flexible and innovative
• cope with change and high workloads

Teaching qualifications and communication skills will be tested by means of a trial lecture in English, Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.

General qualification requirements

Appointment as professor/dosent professor requires an academic level conforming to established international or national standards. In addition, relevant practical teaching qualifications must be documented, based on training or

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: Høgskolen i Østfold

Arbeidsgiver adresse: B R A veien 4 1783 HALDEN

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Østfold

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Hvordan søke: Annet - se fritekst

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