Associate Professor In Information Technology (Information Security/Cyber Security)

Kristiania University of Applied Sciences offers study programs in management, organization, marketing, communication, computer science, information technology, health sciences, innovation and creative arts. Kristiania University of Applied Sciences is Norway's largest independent comprehensive university college with its 24,000 students and a large education offering in Oslo, Bergen and online. Our mission is to strongly contribute to the country's social and economic development through problem-driven and applied knowledge development and dissemination, in close cooperation with society at large.

About Kristiania University College

Kristiania University of Applied Sciences offers study programs in management, organization, marketing, communication, computer science, information technology, health sciences, innovation and creative arts. Kristiania University of Applied Sciences is Norway's largest independent comprehensive university college with its 24,000 students and a large education offering in Oslo, Bergen and online. Our mission is to strongly contribute to the country's social and economic development through problem-driven and applied knowledge development and dissemination, in close cooperation with society at large.

About School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology

The School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology delivers research and study programmes at bachelor, master, and PhD level. The emphasis for both research and education are on economics, innovation, digitalization, and information technology. Computer science, software engineering, information systems and the interaction between technology and human beings are other exciting focus areas.

Additionally, the department is expanding its online offers and offers in further and continuing education in cooperation with working life. The department has well-established research groups and research labs at a high international level.

About the position

We are seeking a new staff member for a full-time position as an Associate professor in Information Technology with an expertise in Information Security/Cyber Security at School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology. Desired start date is December 2025.

Candidates should have documented research results in one or more domains of Information Security/Cyber Security. Furthermore, the candidates must document their competence in teaching several courses related to our bachelor and master programme in Cyber Security.

Functions

• Participation in planning, teaching, coaching and supervision on all levels.
• Involvement in educational development work and development of study programmes
• Actively carry out research, publishing, and academically related self-development
• Maintain dialogue and network with relevant industries, companies, and NGOs
• Initiate, lead and participate in research projects, including securing external funding

Lecturing at Kristiania University College requires the candidate to speak a Scandinavian language and to be able to lecture in English. The candidate must be prepared for organizational and work-related changes.

Applicants must be able to document the following:

• Norwegian doctoral degree in the subject area concerned or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree or competence at a corresponding level documented by academic work of the same scope and quality
• Research expertise in relevant areas for the position
• Experience with supervision, teaching and/or programme management in higher education
• Experience with participation in research projects and/ or experience with participation in national and international research networks
• Documented competence in relevant educational theory and practice based on training or on teaching and supervision
• Competence in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at minimum level B2

Applicants should be able to document pedagogical and didactic competence related to higher education and the development of teaching and supervision. If you do not satisfy the competence requirement, you must complete the college's course for basic pedagogical competence (15 credits) within a period of two years from accession.

The applicant will be assessed in accordance with the qualification requirements in Chapter 3 of the Regulations relating to Universities and University Colleges.

https://lovdata.no/pro/#document/SF/forskrift/2024-06-28-1392/KAPITTEL_3

Qualified applicants will be assessed by an expert committee.

If no applicant satisfies the qualification requirements for appointment to this position and it is absolutely necessary to employ someone due to the teaching situation, Kristiania University College may employ an applicant temporarily for up to one year in a lower position; cf. Section 7-3 of the Universities and University Colleges Act. The applicant must meet the eligibility requirements for the lower position.

In addition, candidates will be evaluated based on whether they have

• Good written and oral communication skills. The working and teaching languages are Norwegian and English.
• Relevant work experience from the industry
• Experience in obtaining externally funded research projects
• International/Scandinavian academic network
• Competence in teaching relevant for Cyber Security courses at bachelor and master level

Personal qualities:

• Engaged in the field of work
• Independent and reliable
• Good cooperation skills that contribute to a constructive and stimulating working environment, as well as an inclusive social climate

Emphasis is placed on personal suitability for the position.

We aim for our staff to reflect diversity in the population, to the greatest extent possible. Kristiania University College encourages all those who are qualified to apply.

We encourage applicants to send their application and necessary documentation regarding their education and practical work experience electronically, along with

• Application text clearly setting out the motivation for the position and the applicant's educational platform
• CV with full details of education, practice, and other professional activities
• List of scientific works and/or development projects. The documentation shall contain a full overview of scientific activity or other activity of significance for the position. Applicants can deliver up to 10 scientific works/publications
• Research- and teaching statement
• Diplomas, certifications, references and testimonials, preferably by a link to the Norwegian diploma registry Vitnemålsportalen (www.vitnemalsportalen.no/english/) or a similar international portal
• List of references

Qualified applicants must be prepared to give a trial teaching session/lecture.

We offer:

• An exciting job in a dynamic professional environment in an organization with ambitions
• A pleasant and stimulating working environment with good colleges
• Good opportunities for professional development
• Good insurance and pension schemes
• Modern premises in Oslo city center
• Salary in accordance with agreement

Application date:
15.03.2025

Do you wonder what it’s like to work at Kristiania University College, or do you have any questions about the position?

Please contact Andrii Shalaginov

We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.

Only applications received through our application portal will be considered.

The employment is to be made in accordance with the regulation to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to Kristiania.