Assistant Professor In Development Studies At The Faculty Of Social Sciences

About the position

A temporary 100% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Social Sciences, as Assistant Professor in Development Studies. The position is at the Department of Global Development and Planning, Campus Kristiansand. The duration of the position is 6 months with the possibility of extension up to one year.

Starting date is, at latest, 1st of August 2025, and can possibly be negotiated.

The Faculty of Social Sciences has four departments, the Department of Global Development and Planning, the Department of Information Systems, the Department of Political Science and the Department of Sociology and Social Work.

The Department of Global Development and Planning has 18 permanent employees, one postdoc. and 14 PhDs. The department offers a BA in Planning and Communication; a BA in Global Development Studies; an MA in Global Development, Crisis and Change; and an MA in Planning, Place and Process. We also offer a PhD program in Global Development and Planning (hosted at the Faculty of Social Sciences) and an active research environment, divided into research groups.

Responsibilities

The position will require teaching and course coordination in various courses in our BA and MA programs in development studies, offering critical perspectives on past and current development debates; development theory and practice; and topic like gender, culture, identity, power, and environment in relation to development and in global north-south perspective.

The position may also require student supervision and support of student fieldwork in topics related to development studies at the bachelor and master level.

Required qualifications

The criteria of employment are pursuant to the Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.

Master’s degree in Development studies, or closely-related social science fields with a demonstrated interest in development issues.

Experience teaching (including course coordination) on relevant topics
Experience in supervising student projects (theses) on relevant topics
Fluency in English, both written and oral.

The working language at the University of Agder is Norwegian. The required teaching for this position will be in English, delivered to both Norwegian and international students.

Desired qualifications
Formal pedagogical training.
Experience working across cultures and disciplines.
Personal qualities
Ability to adapt to changing needs and requirements, including diverse teaching themes.
Good contact and communication with colleagues and students, including good understanding of and experience managing cultural and personal differences.

Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasised.

We offer
a variety of responsibilities in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
a position with opportunities for development in a diverse environment
modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

More about working at UiA.

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.510, code 1009 Assistant Professor NOK 680 000 - 730 000 gross salary per year. Higher salary grades may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

General information

UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews and a demonstration of their teaching competency, usually in the form of a trial lecture. With permission from the applicant the university also will conduct a reference check before appointment. The final recommendation will be an overall assessment based on the expert assessment, the trial lecture, the interview(s) and references. Read more about the employment process.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.

Application

The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link “Apply for this job”.

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:
CV
Diplomas and certificates
Documentation of educational competence and previous teaching experience (provide course topics and clarify responsibilities)
List of publications
Selected recent academic publications (no more than 3)

The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.

Closing date: 21.04.25

Contact

For questions about the position:
Head of Department, Morgan Scoville-Simonds, tel. +47 38 14 17 29, e-mail morganss@uia.no

For questions about the application process:
Adviser, Hanna Jarstø Ervik, tel. +47 38 14 20 78, e-mail hanna.j.ervik@uia.no
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Deadline

21st April 2025

Employer

University of Agder

Municipality

Kristiansand

Scope

Fulltime

Duration

Temporary

Place of service
Gimlemoen 25, 4630 Kristiansand S