Two Associate Professor II positions

Two Associate Professor II positions (20%) in Developmental Psychology

Boks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo

Two part-time non-permanent positions as Associate Professor II (20%) in Developmental Psychology are available in the Health, Developmental, and Personality Psychology Section (HUP) of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, at the University of Oslo. The two positions are for a period of 2 years and 5 months. The projected start date for the positions is August 1, 2025 (end date is December 31, 2027).

The HUP Section conducts both basic/fundamental and applied research (qualitative and quantitative) and offers teaching across the One-Year, Bachelor, Master, Professional (Clinical), and PhD programs in health, developmental, and personality psychology. The section is organized into three main units: Health Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Personality Psychology. The HUP Section currently comprises approximately 40 national and international staff, both permanent and non-permanent, who speak more than a dozen of different languages. The section includes around a dozen permanent University Lecturers, Associate Professors, and Professors (circa 50% of whom are women), as well as around two dozen PhD students, Post-Doctoral and Research fellows, and Associate Professors II.

*Developmental psychology can be defined as the scientific study of both typical and atypical changes over time in individuals' behaviours, emotions, cognitions, and social relationships.

The Department of Psychology is dedicated to advancing our understanding of psychological phenomena and promoting positive change within the field. This mission is pursued through cutting-edge basic and applied research, research dissemination and innovation, comprehensive undergraduate and graduate education, and clinical training, evaluation, and treatment. Central to accomplishing these objectives is the staff, considered the cornerstone of the Department. Their psychological well-being is of utmost importance. The Department adopts a proactive approach in fostering a secure and supportive environment for its employees. This includes promoting a healthy work-life balance, championing gender equality, facilitating the integration of international staff, acknowledging professional accomplishments, supporting career development, and safeguarding the diversity of research subjects, methods, and theories. These priorities are among the foremost concerns of the Department of Psychology and the HUP Section.

The positions are teaching positions (340 teaching hours per year and position). The appointees will mainly contribute to the HUP Section's teaching in Developmental Psychology and are expected:

1. To teach Developmental Psychology courses across all the programs offered by the Department of Psychology, including bachelor, master, professional (clinical), and doctorate.

Qualifications Necessary requirements:

• Degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent.
• Solid undergraduate and/or graduate teaching record in Developmental Psychology, including course organization, lectures, seminars, supervision, and examinations.
• Good research record in Developmental Psychology, demonstrating quality, productivity and impact.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Relevant personal qualities for the position, including: (i) High motivation for the position, (ii) High teaching and research ambition, and (iii) The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with students, administrative and academic colleagues / collaborators, and leaders.

Desired additional qualifications (not necessary but would be an advantage), include one or more of the following:

• Certified University Pedagogy Education.
• Fluent oral and written communication in Norwegian (or Swedish, Danish).
• Experience in academic administration.

Residency in the Oslo metropolitan area is expected.

UiO has developed a matrix for the assessment of qualifications, which exemplifies results/competence, documentation, and reflection for all areas of the competency profile. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this matrix and make use of it when applying for the position.

Evaluation of applicants

The applications will be evaluated by two committees:

• An "Expert Committee" responsible for evaluating the written documents and providing a provisional ranking of the applicants based on their written academic qualifications.
• A "Nominating Committee" responsible for evaluating the overall qualifications of the best qualified applicants (i.e., the scientific committee's report, trial lecture, interview, reference-checking, English proficiency, and personal qualities and suitability) and providing a final ranking of the applicants.

In addition to educational background, applicants' qualifications will be evaluated on the following criteria, listed here in descending order of importance (i.e., (i) is most important):

• (i) Teaching record relevant to the position (content, level, form of teaching, number of students, and time span) and Quality of the SoTL reflection note and trial lecture.
• (ii) Research record relevant to the position.
• (iii) English proficiency and Personal qualities (i.e., motivation, ambition, independence, and cooperation).
• (iv) Certified University Pedagogy Education, Norwegian (or Swedish, Danish) proficiency, and Experience in academic administration.

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.

We offer: Why should you choose us?

• An academically stimulating and international working environment with good development and career opportunities.
• Access to Norway's excellent public services and welfare schemes, including generous parental leave provisions and affordable and accessible childcare.
• Oslo's family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• Salary in position as Associate Professor, position code 1011 in salary range from NOK 720 100 to NOK 870 900 (in a 100 % position), depending on competence and experience.

Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

How to apply

The application must include:

• Letter of application describing the motivation for applying and how the applicant's academic qualifications are relevant for the position.
• A CV summarizing personal information, educations, positions, research qualifications, teaching qualifications, and any other relevant information.
• A complete list of scientific publications (in press or published) and communications.
• Three relevant first authored international peer-reviewed scientific publications in English (at least two articles) in developmental psychology.
• A 3-page document describing their different teaching competence and experience in Developmental psychology at different levels.
• Copies of educational certificates in English or in one of the Scandinavian languages.
• A list of three references.

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".

General information

Interviews and trial lecture will be used in the selection process. The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25.

Additional information

Contact person:
Francisco Pons, Professor, Head of HUP Section
E-mail:

HR-adviser at PSI, Kamila Cholti (for JobbNorge-questions only):
E-mail:

The University of Oslo is Norway's oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees.

The Department of Psychology (PSI) is one of seven units of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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