Associate Professor in Strategy

The Norwegian Military Academy (Krigsskolen), Department of Land Power (Seksjon for Landmakt) is seeking an associate professor with a background in military studies, history, or political science, who wishes to contribute to the education of future military leaders through teaching and research in the field of strategy.

The Norwegian Military Academy is part of the Norwegian Defence University College (FHS) and educates leaders for the Army, offering accredited bachelor’s degrees in military studies and leadership with a specialization in land power. As part of the Defence University College, the Academy belongs to Norway’s foremost academic environment in military power, security, and defence policy, and also contributes to the college’s master’s programmes.

Research and teaching are the core responsibilities of this position. We seek an academic who enjoys teaching and who can develop new knowledge and engage cadets through a variety of  teaching methods. You are expected to conduct independent research at a high international level while collaborating closely with colleagues and external partners. The position offers opportunities to initiate, lead, and participate in interdisciplinary projects. Your research should strengthen the Armed Forces’ understanding of modern warfare and give students insight into new perspectives and methods. Particular emphasis is placed on competence that connects strategy, operations, and tactics, and on the ability to demonstrate how these levels influence each other. Insight into low-intensity conflicts- especially their asymmetry, political complexity, and civil-military interaction - is also valued. The position requires analytical precision, academic integrity, and the ability to communicate findings in a way that benefits both the Armed Forces and society.

You will be responsible for teaching that combines theory with practical challenges, enabling students to understand land power in both operational and strategic contexts. Your teaching will support critical reflection, analytical skills, and decision-making. It should also prepare cadets for their first operational roles as platoon leaders, deputy company commanders, and battalion staff assistants. You are also expected to supervise bachelor’s and master’s students. The position requires readiness to teach across a broad range within land power.

We are looking for someone who, in addition to solid academic competence, has strong teaching skills and communicates effectively. You must be self-directed and systematic, capable of taking initiative, and committed to developing your field over time. Collaboration skills and the ability to contribute constructively in interdisciplinary teams are essential. You must thrive in a dynamic teaching environment and engage with other disciplines in a professional study programme. An understanding of how your academic expertise contributes to officer formation is required. Teaching involves close academic and personal follow-up of cadets who will become the Army’s future officers. The education is demanding and goal-oriented, and therefore sets particularly high standards for content, delivery, and instructor involvement. All staff contribute to cadets’ academic and personal development. For employees at the Academy, strong moral character and clear anchoring in the values of the Armed Forces are essential

The Norwegian Defence University College aims to be an attractive and inclusive workplace that attracts the best candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or ethnicity.

Work Tasks

• Conduct research and development (R&D), teach, supervise, and disseminate knowledge within land power, particularly its strategic role and the political and security-policy conditions for its use in both high- and low-intensity operations
• Responsible for delivering courses
• Supervise cadets and students
• Contribute to teaching in other sections and institutions
• Lead, initiate, and participate in research activities
• Examination-related work
• Administrative duties in accordance with regulations

Required Qualifications

• PhD in military studies, war studies, strategic studies, security studies, history, political science, or another discipline relevant to strategy and land power
• Must be able to obtain a Norwegian SECRET/NATO SECRET security clearance prior to assuming the position. For more information, see www.nsm.no 
• Excellent oral and written English skills
  

In evaluating applicants, emphasis will be placed on:

• Scientific production in the relevant field, with particular emphasis on the last five years. Quality, originality, and relevance will be prioritised over volume
• Publication in national and international peer-reviewed outlets
• Experience with research leadership and project development
• Potential to strengthen the academic environment, initiate collaboration, and contribute to long-term development
• Pedagogical qualifications, documented teaching and supervision in higher education, and ability to inspire students. Experience with practical and experience-based learning methods, such as simulations, wargaming, or scenario exercises, will be valued
• Military experience
• Strong oral and written skills in a Nordic language and in English
• Interest in and ability for leadership and administration
• Ability to build international networks
• Ability to create a positive and collegial work environment

In ranking qualified applicants, quality, development, and breadth will be assessed in that order.

We Offer

• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development in a positive work environment
• Motivated students who contribute to a strong learning community
• Good welfare schemes, including up to two hours of physical training during working hours per week when duties allow
• Pre-tax salary according to the Norwegian Government’s regulations as 1011 Associate Professor, in the range NOK 720,100–821,100 per year, depending on qualifications. A statutory 2% deduction to the Norwegian Government Pension Fund applies

• Cover letter (motivation for the position and brief description of academic work)
• Curriculum Vitae (education, work experience, teaching experience, administrative and leadership experience, and other relevant qualifications)
• Complete list of publications, including published and accepted works
• Description of one or more relevant research projects
• A reflective essay (2–5 pages) describing your teaching practice and educational philosophy, anchored in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) criteria
• A teaching portfolio documenting formal pedagogical competence

• A screening committee will invite the most relevant candidates to submit certificates, transcripts, and academic works (up to 10, but not exceeding 500 pages in total) for expert review. Academic works should not be uploaded with the initial application
• Candidates selected to submit academic works must choose three publications from the last five years that are especially relevant. These will be given particular weight. For larger monographs, candidates should indicate the most relevant sections
• The hiring process will include interviews and trial lecture

• Applicants without formal training in higher education pedagogy must complete such training soon after appointment
• Applicants without military experience must complete a three-week basic soldier course after appointment
• Applicants who do not speak a Nordic language must complete Norwegian language training up to level B2 within three years of appointment

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