Job description
A temporary position of senior lecturer (SKO 1198) in China studies is available at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages, University of Oslo. The appointment is for a period of three and a half years. Starting date: 1 August 2020.
The vacancy is a teaching position, with 75 % teaching and supervision work, 19 % academic development work, and 6 % administration. Teaching will primarily be within the field of Chinese society and politics at bachelor and master's levels. The appointment is made on condition that changes to the subject area and tasks may be determined by the employer.
Qualification requirements
- PhD degree or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization within Chinese society and politics
- Teaching experience within the field of Chinese society and politics. Experience with teaching in other fields of China studies may also be an advantage.
- Fluency in Chinese language
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
- Personal suitability and motivation for the position
The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
In the evaluation of the applicants, emphasis will be placed on:
- Pedagogical qualifications and practice, mainly from universities or higher education institutions, see
- Academic publications in the field of Chinese society and politics
- Experience with teaching methods that engage students actively in class
- Experience from teaching Chinese society and politics at bachelor or master's level
- Good teamwork skills and experience
We offer
- Salary NOK 523 200 - 607 700 per annum depending on qualifications
- A professionally stimulating working environment
- Pension agreement with
How to apply
The application must include:
- Application letter describing the applicant's qualifications, research and motivation for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)
- Transcript of records of your Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees. Applicants with education from a foreign university must attach an explanation of their university's grading system
Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Educational certificates, master theses and the like are not to be submitted with the application, but applicants may be asked to submit such information or works later.
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link "apply for this job". Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and a trial lecture.
Formal regulations
Please seeconcerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.
Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
Contact information
For questions about the position:
Head of Department
Professor
For questions on how to apply:
HR-Officer
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