About School of Communication, Leadership, and Marketing

School of Communication, Leadership, and Marketing has its academic focus in the areas of communication, leadership and marketing. These are also the names of the school's three departments; Department of Communication, Department of Leadership and Organization and Department of Marketing.

The programmes are closely related to practice and provide students with a good insight into the working life that they will encounter after completing their studies. The school is characterized by good educators and a high level of satisfaction in student surveys. The school has active researchers and research groups and offers an interdisciplinary PhD programme in communication and management.

Department of Leadership and Organization

Department of Leadership and Organization consists of about 45 employees, and offers bachelor's degree programmes in HR, organizational psychology, technology and digitalization management, and master's programmes in leadership, strategic HR and organizational psychology for approximately 2000 students. We also offer several online studies and some executive courses.

The department is part of School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing. The Department has an active research environment within leadership, organization, HR and working life. The school is an attractive workplace with a generous environment which encourages and is performance-enhancing. The studies we offer are closely tied to the labor market and gives our students a good insight to the work life they meet after graduation. Starting in the autumn of 2025, the department will offer a Master’s program in Organizational Psychology and Leadership in Bergen.

About the position

We are seeking a new permanent staff member for a 100% position as Associate Professor in leadership and organization with specialization in organizational psychology at the Department of Leadership and Organization in Bergen.

The position includes travel activities between Oslo and Bergen.

Desired start in winter 2026 (or by agreement).

Functions:

Actively carry out research and produce academic publications
Initiate, lead and participate in research projects, including contributions to external funding
Plan and deliver lectures at the bachelor, master and PhD level
Function as academic advisor and exam work at all levels
Involvement in educational development work and the development of study programmes Participate in the academic environment and research group(s) in the department
Lecturing at Kristiania University College requires the candidate to speak a Scandinavian language and to be able to lecture in English. An exception can be made if the candidate is motivated to develop the skills to conduct lectures in a Scandinavian language within three years.
The candidate must be prepared for organizational and work-related changes.

Applicants must be able to document the following

A doctoral degree in the subject area concerned; organizational psychology. Alternatively, a corresponding level documented by academic work of the same scope and quality
Documented competence in educational theory and practice relevant to higher education and the development of teaching and supervision
Educational competence in accordance with § 3-8
Norwegian language skills at level B2

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

https://www.kristiania.no/forskning/forskningsstotte/kompetanseutvikling-og-opprykk/

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

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.

A commission assessment will be carried out by an expert committee on relevant candidates.

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

Research experience within the field of leadership and organization. Quality in academic work will be emphasized over quantity
Recent publications (from last five years) that document continuity in the research work
Experience in obtaining externally funded research projects
Experience from participation in research projects and experience with participation in national and international research network Desire to participate in building an active research environment
Willingness to participate in and collaborate on research projects and study programmes at the department
Work experience from one or more institutions for higher education
Ambitions and plans for promotion
Good written and oral communication skills. The working and teaching languages are Norwegian and English.

Personal qualities:

Ability to initiate and actively carry out and complete independent research projects Good educational skills
Engaged in the field of work
Independent and reliable
Good cooperation skills that contributes 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. Therefore, 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 that clearly states 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 must contain a full overview of scientific activity or other activity of significance for the position. Send in a maximum of 10 scientific works/publications. A plan for the candidate’s own research the next two years
Diplomas, certifications, references and testimonials, preferably by a link to the Norwegian diploma registry Vitnemålsportalen (www.vitnemalsportalen.no/english/) or a similar international portal
Qualified applicants must be prepared to hold a trial teaching session/lecture.

We offer:

To be part of an active research community combined for Oslo and Bergen
An exciting job in a dynamic professional environment in an organization with ambitions
A pleasant and stimulating working environment with good colleagues
Good opportunities for professional development
Good insurance and pension schemes
Modern premises in Oslo/Bergen city center
Salary in accordance with agreement

**Application date:**16th of June 2025

**Do you wonder what it’s like to work at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, or do you have any questions about the position?**Please contact Kari Spjeldnæs, Head of Department.

We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.

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.

Only applications received through our application portal within the deadline will be considered.

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