Professor (full time) in Structural Engineering

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The Department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology has a vacancy for a professor in Structural analysis and design of buildings and structures.

We are looking for a candidate who will make an active contribution to strengthening the academic and research work at the department. The candidate is expected to take a key role in the development of the academic communities' research competence and be involved in the university college's research community in general.

The candidate will be responsible for further developing the department’s education in defined research field. The department is currently developing a master’s degree programme in Structural Engineering. Extensive research activity is conducted at the department, and several research groups have been established, participating in national and international research projects.

Duties:

• planning, development, teaching and supervision of students primarily at Master’s and PhD degree level. However, some teaching of bachelor level students should be expected
• initiating and conducting research and development work within the research topics of the department, dissemination of research results
• active search and development of applications for research funding  
• strengthening the academic and research work in the field of structural analysis and design of buildings and structures
• active contribution to the development of high quality education
• active contribution to development of the department
• some administrative tasks should be expected

 Qualifications: 

• PhD in structural engineering (structural analysis and design) or similar.
• comprehensive and in depth knowledge in the field of structural analysis and design of buildings and structures.
• experience in design of concrete and/or steel structures according to Eurocode.
• documented research work and publications within the broader topic of safety and service life of structures.
• experience of initiating and managing research projects as well as from international research collaboration.
• experience in teaching and supervision at university college/university level.

• fluency in English is expected. Fluency in a Scandinavian language is an advantage. The candidate is expected to master Norwegian language within three years of being appointed.
• experience from the industry within design and construction of buildings and structures is an advantage.

The general criteria for appointment to a position as Professor are set out in the Forskrift om ansettelse og opprykk i undervisnings- og forskerstillinger § 1-2, see details in Norwegian https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2006-02-09-129

Candidates who have no relevant qualifications in pedagogy at the time of appointment must commit themselves to complete HiOA’s programme for basic pedagogical competence (15 ECTS credits) within two years.

Trial lecture will be required in connection with a personal interview.

Emphasis is also placed on the following skills:

• the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues
• good cooperation and communication skills
• flexibility, inquisitiveness, and a keenness to develop academic and teaching skills
• the ability to build communities and networks
• the ability to manage research projects, and demonstrate fresh thinking and innovation

It is important to HiOA to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active efforts to further develop as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required.

We offer you

• academic development as part of a group of committed colleagues 
• good loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• good staff welfare arrangements

Contact information

• Head of Department Vitalis Pavlovas, e-mail Vitalis.Pavlovas@hioa.no phone +47 67 23 87 53.
• Professor Gro Markeset, e-mail Gro.Markeset@hioa.no phone +47 67 23 85 18.

Remuneration

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay for state employees: job code 1013 Professor, NOK 686.500 – 882.500. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (offentleglova) your name may be published on the public applicant list even if you have requested non-disclosure. You will in this case be contacted before your name is published.

Please apply electronically to this position by clicking on the button Apply here . All application documents submitted should be in English.

Evaluation Committee

As an applicant you will be assessed by an expert evaluation committee. You must upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:

• CV, references and copies of certificates/diplomas
• ten full examples of publications that you wish to have taken into consideration, submitted together with a table of contents.
• any other papers or publications you wish to be considered, as well as a full list of publications

If you wish to apply for the position, you must apply electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of the advertisement “Log in and apply”. All application documents submitted should be in English.

Applications delivered by other means will not be considered.

If you have problems with up loading of the documents, please contact gerdsh@hioa.no

Final date of application:        29.10.2017

Ref. no:                                17/ 06757