Associate Professor in Prosthetics and Orthotics, full permanent position

Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with 23,000 students and over 2,600 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.

The Faculty of Health Sciences consists of four departments and offers study programmes on all levels, including PhD. The faculty has about 6000 students and nearly 600 members of staff.

Are you passionate about advancing education, innovation, and research in health technology? 

The Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology (https://www.oslomet.no/en/about/hv/rht) is seeking a clinically experienced, pedagogically engaged and research-oriented professional to strengthen our Division of Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O). There is vacancy for a 100% permanent position at the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology for an Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis or førstelektor) in Prosthetics and Orthotics with appointment as soon as possible.

The Bachelor Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics at OsloMet is a national program that has been offered since 1970. Combining health sciences and engineering with innovation, emerging health technologies, and academic expertise, this unique program educates students in all facets of a complex and evolving profession. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in bridging theory and clinical practice, supporting students in developing the skills and ethical awareness required to deliver high quality, evidence based and person-centred care. 

The field of P&O continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and it is essential that educational and research activities remain responsive to this development. The Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology has a high level of research activity through seven active research groups (https://www.oslomet.no/en/about/hv/rht/research). As a new member of our faculty, you will be invited to join the research group Clinical interventions and assistive technology (https://www.oslomet.no/en/research/research-groups/clinical-interventions). The group has produced high level research within the P&O field for more than fifteen years. We are looking forward to welcoming a dedicated scholar with a strong interest in advancing and shaping future research directions in the P&O domain. 

Your main areas of responsibility will be to

• Teach and supervise students in theoretical, clinical and practical skills at bachelor and master level
• Develop, carry out, and evaluate program specific topics 
• Collaborate with the professional field, including follow-up of student placements
• Supervise student at bachelor and master level, and when relevant Ph.D. level
• Conduct your own research and development work
• Actively contribute to the development of the department and OsloMet as an institution
• Communicate research results, both within in the academic community and society as a whole
• Take the initiative to and further develop research collaborations with national and international partners
• Perform academic administrative tasks

Qualification requirements

•  A bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Educational competence in accordance with OsloMet’s guidelines (https://ansatt.oslomet.no/en/utdanningsfaglig-kompetanse) 
• Written and oral proficiency in English (https://ansatt.oslomet.no/en/language-policy-guidelines-oslomet)

For positions as Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis), the following is also required:

A PhD in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics

For positions as Associated Professor (førstelektor), the following is also required:

• A higher degree or equivalent in health and/or rehabilitation sciences, preferably a Master in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Relevant professional or teaching experience
• Contributions to academic development work at a high level, in accordance with national or international standards within the discipline/professional field

Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, shall be offered Norwegian courses, and must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment. 

General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations relating to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges. 

It will be an advantage if you have

• Relevant clinical experience
• Relevant knowledge of prosthetics, orthotics and orthopaedic footwear
• Motivation for applying for authorization as a certified prosthetist orthotist in Norway
• Research and development work with relevance to the field of prosthetics and orthotics
• Potential for project acquisition
• Experience with teaching and supervision at bachelors and master level
• Good digital competency, including experience with student active teaching approaches, and utilization of digital teaching and assessment tools

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who has:

• A strong ability to follow through on tasks and projects
• A motivation for the academic and research field
• A good communication and collaboration skills with students and colleagues
• An ability to think innovatively and contribute to development

Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. 

OsloMet will test the candidates’ educational qualifications in connection with interviews.

It is important to OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to make adaptations to the workplace where required. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have had periods where you have not been in employment, education or training.

We offer

• Exciting job tasks at Norway’s third largest university
• Close collaboration with the P&O companies in Norway
• An inclusive and supportive work environment
• Participation in research groups and a creative and inspiring academic community 
• Opportunities for academic development 
• Time for profession-oriented research and development work
• good welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
• Loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• A workplace in the centre of Oslo 

Some financial support may be offered to accomedate costs with moving to Oslo, however this will be evaluated on an individual basis. 

The salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for state employees and OsloMets pay policy for Associate Professor in code 1011 (førsteamanuensis) and 1198 (førstelektor), corresponding to 667 700-821 100 NOK per year. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. From the salary, 2% will be deducted in pension contributions for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK). 

Oslo offers the perfect blend of urban life and nature. As Norway’s capitol it is a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene, excellent public serviced and a strong focus on sustainability. Surrounded by forests and the Oslo fjord the city provides easy access to outdoor activities all year round with a high quality of life, safe neighbourhoods, and welcoming international communities.

Application Process and Expert Committee

If you wish to apply for the position, you must do so through our recruitment system.
As an applicant, you will be assessed by an expert committee. Before the application documents are sent to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty. Applications from unqualified candidates will not be forwarded to the expert committee for assessment. If the number of applications requires it, a screening committee at OsloMet will carry out an initial selection of candidates. The selected applicants will then be assessed by the expert committee. 

Please upload the following documents by the application deadline: 

• application letter, specifying which of the two categories you are applying for (førsteamanuensis or førstelektor)
• CV, reference letters, and all pages of certificates/diplomas. Foreign education should be pre-approved, and a letter of approval must be attached. Information is available via the following link: https://hkdir.no/en/foreign-education/education-from-outside-of-norway
• a complete list of publications 
• up to 10 scholarly works and with an overview, including Ph.D.-dissertation if relevant 
• teaching portfolio documenting educational competence (see guidelines here)
• preferably two references with contact information

We only consider applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system, and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be considered. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be authorized, and you will be asked to present originals if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet verifies documents to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Background checks may be conducted to verify information provided in the CV and other available documents. Such checks will not be carried out without the applicant’s consent, and relevant candidates will receive further information about this process.

Other information

If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Head of Division Linda Rennie: (+47) 92848853/e-mail: lindaren@oslomet.no
• For administrative inquiries, please contact Sofie Rabo Carlsen by email, soca@oslomet.no

Deadline for application: 18th of January 2026

Ref: 25/21548

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