Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with almost 22,000 students and over 2,500 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.
The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design (TKD) offers higher education and research and development (R&D) activities within technical subjects, arts and design. The Faculty has approximately 4.000 students and 400 staff members and is situated at Pilestredet Campus in downtown Oslo and at Kjeller Campus in Viken.
The Department of Art, Design and Drama (EST) is developing rapidly and is facing exciting changes in the next few years. The department has approximately 900 students and 58 employees. We offer study programmes at bachelor's and master's level in design, arts and crafts, drama and theatre communication, art dissemination, and fashion and production. In addition, we have a new PhD program: Innovation for sustainability, and number of further education programmes and practical pedagogical programmes in design, arts and crafts and drama and theatre communication. Most of the study programmes have an element of outreach practical training as an integral part. The department has four research groups and a high level of activity in external activities. This is affiliated with the department's unit for lifelong learning
At the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Department of Art, Design and Drama, there is a 100% permanent position as Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Fashion and Product Development.
The position is related to teaching and supervision at the Bachelor programme Art and design: Fashion and Industry; Master of Aesthetic Practices in Society (Fashion in society) and relevant continuing education. A smaller part of the position may be directed to courses within Teacher Education in Practical and Aesthetic Subjects for Years 1 – 13, Design, Arts and Crafts and externally funded activities related to the subject area.
The position may be assigned program and course responsibility.
The position is related to teaching and supervision in practical and creative work in making and design. Central is teaching in the fields of sewing, design and product development for the clothing and textiles industry. The study program has a special focus on sustainable product development and design; and works closely with research and working life to contribute to a restructuring in the field. Teaching and supervision will largely take place in workshops. Our professional community has developed a central position in the fashion profession and fashion education in Norway, and focuses on new technology, practical collaboration with the fashion industry and other participants in fashion, clothing and design. Through participation in networks and arranging research conferences, this academic community at OsloMet has also distinguished itself internationally.
Tasks and responsibilities
Teach and supervise students in sewing and design
- Course responsibility and workshop responsibility
- Assist in development processes at the department related to the field of expertise
- Participate in research groups at the department and work on applying for external funding
- Exchange experience and collaborate in teams and with other colleagues
- Contribute actively and participate in research activities and externally funded activities nationally and internationally
Qualification requirements
The requirements for both positions are:
- Written and oral proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, and English.
Applicants who do not have an adequate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, shall be offered Norwegian courses, and must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment.
The requirements for a position of Associate Professor are:
- doctoral degree (PhD) or equivalent within fashion and product development, in sewing and design
The applicant must document relevant educational competence in accordance with OsloMet’s Guidelines for the assessment of educational competence at OsloMet.
The requirements for a position of Senior Lecturer are:
- Documented extensive research and development work corresponding in quality and scope to the workload and level of a PhD thesis within fashion and product development, in sewing and design
or
- Documented extensive artistic development work corresponding in quality and scope to the workload and level of a PhD thesis within fashion and product development, in sewing and design
and
- Considerable importance shall be attached to specific qualifications within teaching or other educational activities
and
- Documented competence in relevant educational theory and practice based on training and experience or on teaching and supervision
Emphasis will be placed on:
- Skills and knowledge of development work related to the clothing and textile industry.
- Skills and knowledge of innovation, research and teaching in fashion in a sustainable and/or social ethical perspective
- Experience with teaching and supervision from college and/or university
- Pedagogical proficiency and the ability to vary teaching methods
- Experience with the use of several digital tools within the field of fashion and product development
- National and international network
General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Forskrift til universitets- og høyskoleloven (universitets- og høyskoleforskriften).
Personal qualities necessary for the position
Innovative, professionally committed and enterprising
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships
- Ability to listen and be curious about change
- Structured and solution-focused
- Values teamwork and professional development work
Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability
OsloMet can carry out testing of teaching qualifications in connection with interviews.
It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population in our region and we welcome all qualified applicants. We work actively to develop further as an inclusive workplace and professional community, and to facilitate the workplace if you feel the need for such. If you have periods in your life where you have not been in a job, or actively involved in education or training, you are also welcome to apply with us.
Application process
You will be assessed by an expert committee. Please upload the following documents together with your application by the application deadline:
- Application letter
- CV, reference letters, and all pages of certificates/diplomas
- Complete list of publications
- Up to 10 scholarly works and with an overview, including PhD dissertation if relevant
- Two references with contact information
For Associate Professor:
- Documentation of educational competence including a profiling document
For Senior Lecturer:
- Documented relevant practical pedagogic competency based on education or teaching and supervision.
For applicants who cannot document competence within teaching in higher education have to develop this deficit within two years from accession. OsloMet offers courses in teaching and learning in higher education which covers this requirement.
We only consider applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system, and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be considered. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be authorized, and you will be asked to present originals if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet verifies documents to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty. Applications from applicants who do not meet the formal qualification requirements will not be forwarded for assessment.
A background check may be conducted to verify information in submitted CVs and available documents. Background checks are not conducted without the consent of the applicant and relevant applicants will receive further information about this.
We offer
- Interesting assignments at Norway's third largest and most urban university
- Participation in a research group and a creative and inspiring academic environment
- Time for research and development related to the position · Loan and pension terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Flexible working hours and good welfare schemes
The salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreements in the state and OsloMet's salary policy in position code 1198 Senior Lecturer / 1011 Associate Professor, corresponding to NOK 615 700 – 745 000 per year. A 2% pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) is deducted from the salary. For particularly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered.
Other information
If you would like further information about the position, please contact:
- Head of Studies Petter William Hansen, tel.: 67 23 54 19
- Head of Department Liv Klakegg Dahlin, phone: 99 71 71 99
Application deadline: 07.03.2025
Ref. No.: 24/27862
OsloMet is a Charter & Code certified institution by the EU Commission holding the right to use the logo HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R). OsloMet is a member of the EURAXESS network supporting a positive work environment for researchers in motion.
OsloMet has signed The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). DORA recognizes the need to improve the ways in which the outputs of scholarly research are evaluated.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who are seen to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter law will not be considered for the position.
