Up to two Professorships at VID Specialized University,<br/>Centre for Diaconia and Professional Practice

Up to two permanent positions at Professor level (1013) are available at the Centre for Diakonia and Professional Practice. The Centre is responsible for the development, organisation, and implementation of the PhD programme in Diaconia, Values and Professional Practice (DVP) at VID. We are looking for candidates with a relevant professional profile, at professor level, who are committed to quality in doctoral education and want to further develop the Centre's interdisciplinary profile and existing research strengths in light of VID's University-building ambitions. A description of the professorships has been prepared and can be found here (https://www.vid.no/filer/professorships-at-vid-specialized-university-centre-for-diaconia-and-professional-practice/)

Both positions are primarily connected to the Centre for Diaconia and Professional Practice (SDP), while teaching at other units at VID may be required, depending on competence profile and needs.

The successful candidate will be expected to

• teach and supervise at PhD level
• initiate and lead research and development projects within the profile area of SDP
• spearhead applications for research funding both nationally (in particular the Norwegian Research Council) and internationally (in particular EU funding) together with colleagues at SDP and VID
• organise collaborative research with national and international partners
• contribute to the pedagogical and subject-specific development and administration of the Centre's doctoral programme (DVP)
• carry out other pedagogical and administrative tasks as required

The successful candidates will have

• professorial competence in Diaconal Science and/or in Studies in professional practices in line with the profile of the Centre. At least one of the positions must have competence in Diaconal Science or in a field of Diaconal relevance
• an established track-record of work and/or research experience relevant to the practice-oriented academic profile of SDP
• a solid track-record of national and international collaborative research
• an established track-record of teaching and supervision, which will enable them to teach and supervise at all levels, particularly at PhD level
• fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Written and oral communication in a Scandinavian language is desirable and should be acquired within two years of the date of employment

In addition, it is desirable with

• experience and track-record in obtaining external research funding
• a solid background in course/study programme development
• broad competence in research methodology
• good digital competence

The position is subject to future changes in the scope of work and responsibilities. 

General criteria for appointment as Professor are set out in: Regulation on recruitment and promotion to teaching and research posts. (http://lovdata.no/SFE/forskrift/2006-02-09-129)

General criteria and requirements for educational competence for professor at VID Specialized University can be found at https://www.vid.no/ (http://www.vid.no/site/assets/files/22757/guidelines-for-assessing-pedagogical-competence-vid.pdf?nc=1607078084)guidelines-for-assessing-pedagogical-competence-vid.pdf. (http://guidelines-for-assessing-pedagogical-competence-vid.pdf.)

Candidates must be able to demonstrate teaching, supervision, and research competence in accordance with the regulatory requirements for professorial competence. This implies theoretical and methodological breadth and depth within the profile domain of the position as advertised. Furthermore, basic competence for teaching and tutoring at University and College level is required.

For professorships this must be documented through

• quality development in teaching and tutoring over time
• broad teaching experience, preferably at master/doctoral level
• participation in the development of quality education within the University

See §§ 1-2(3) og 1-4(3) in Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts and  Retningslinjer for vurdering av utdanningsvitenskapelig kompetanse ved VID. 

If none of the applicants is deemed qualified at Professor level, it may be possible to appoint at the level of Associate Professor for up to 3 years with a stipulation that professorial competence be acquired within that timeframe and prior to permanent appointment, cf. the Universities and Colleges Act § 6-5. If the assessment committee considers that the candidate has made progress towards achieving professorial competence and will be able to apply for promotion within a reasonable time, permanent appointment in the first position will be assessed.

If a candidate does not yet have professorial competence, it is required that the candidate attach a plan for qualification during the period of appointment.

• professional development in a stimulating working environment
• an ecclesial and values-based training institution with high professional ambitions
• membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• salary placement in accordance with the National Agreement between VIRKE and the labour organisations. The position is placed in position code 1013 professor

An application with attachments should be sent via the link ?Apply for the position' at the top of this page and must include:

• An application that summarises the academic work, research interest and motivation for applying for the position
• The applicant's curriculum vitae
• Diplomas and certificates
• A complete list of the applicant's published/academic works
• A list of up to 15 published/academic works that the applicant wants to be considered and that must be attached. (Applicants for the professor position are requested to attach a profile document that summarises the basis for the application and outlines the competence area submitted for assessment.)
• Documentation of relevant educational competence in accordance with the regulations and as described in the internal guidelines for professorships

Please note that all relevant documents must be available in a Scandinavian language or English, either as an original or translated version. Diploma supplements must be attached when relevant. Applicants who have higher education from abroad are requested to apply to NOKUT for general approval (www.nokut.no).

Administrative review

An administrative review of the candidates will be undertaken, and not all applicants can expect to have their applications assessed by the appointment committee. The results of the administrative review will not be made available. It is important that each of the academic works submitted for assessment are uploaded in full as attachments to the application. If books need to be submitted, please contact Kristina Sætran in our HR section. Incomplete applications will normally not be considered.

Application deadline: October 15th 2022

Expected date of appointment: March 1st 2023 or by agreement.

Applicants who are invited for an interview must be able to submit certified copies of diplomas and certificates, as well as three references with names, job titles, email addresses and telephone numbers.

The interview will include a test of the candidate's teaching skills.

If you need guidance with submitting you application, please contact Kristina Sætran, kristina.saetran@vid.no og +47 22 45 19 41

For further information, please contact Professor James McGuirk, e-mail, james.mcguirk@vid.no / phone +47 48110185.