Position as Associate Professor in Finance

Oslo Business School is expanding and looking for a person holding a doctoral degree in finance. The position is in the Finance and Accounting group and the person appointed will contribute to Oslo Business School's research and teaching in the main areas of finance. The finance and accounting group is one of the school’s five sections and is a vibrant and diverse group consisting of researchers that regularly publish in recognized international journals.The position is open to all levels (assistant, associate or full professor), but formally recruited as an associate professor with tenure. Promotion to full professor will be possible for those qualified after being hired.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• teaching and supervision at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD level
• active contribution to the development of a high-quality education
• initiate and carry out high quality academic research
• contributing to the continued development of the research group in finance and the department’s study programmes
• academic-administrative tasks
• active contribution to the development of Oslo Business School, and OsloMet in general
• disseminating research results to the academic community and to the society in general

Qualification requirements:

The ranking of qualified applicants is based on scientific merits. Teaching experience, personal qualities and suitability for the position are also important factors.  We only consider recent publications (last five years) and the potential for future publications in high-quality journals. The person we hire should fit the profile of our bachelor and master programs and must be able to contribute to the school’s long-term academic development. We encourage women to apply.

Applicants must:

• hold a PhD in finance (or be near completion)
• have published in recognized international journals and/or document the potential for high quality publications
• have excellent teaching skills
• document relevant educational theory and practice for higher education. The applicant must document relevant educational competence in accordance with OsloMet’s Guidelines for the assessment of educational competence at OsloMet.
• written and oral proficiency in English and Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.

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

Applicants in the last six months of their PhD can apply. Admission requires that the thesis has been approved and defended. Confirmation from supervisor or head of department must be attached to the application. 

General criteria for appointments to academic positions are covered by the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.

Emphasis will be placed on

• academic research relevant to the position
• experience with research networks and externally funded projects
• teaching and supervision experience from different degree levels
• quantitative skills, related to empirical research or teaching
• proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language
• capability in communicating and cooperating with students and colleagues
• personal qualities that contribute positively to the working environment

Personal qualities necessary for the position

OsloMet evaluates teaching qualifications in conjunction with interviews.

It is important for 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 adapt the workplace if required. If there are periods where you have not been in work, under education or in training, you are also welcome to apply.

We offer:

• an exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university (and business school)
• tenured position
• participation in a dynamic professional environment, research groups, and unique academic community
• opportunities for academic development in a professional research environment
• interaction with a diverse student group
• loan and pension arrangements through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
• free Norwegian language classes to employees
• working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers

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, corresponding to 615 700 – 745 000 NOK per year. The salary depends on the qualifications of the applicant. From the salary, 2% will be deducted in pension contributions for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK). A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants.

Application Process

If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically through our recruitment system.

You will be assessed by an expert committee. Please upload the following documents together with your application by the application deadline:

• CV, references and all pages of your certificates/diplomas
• a list of scientific publications/working papers
• up to 5 scientific publications (from the last five years), can include your PhD thesis
• documentation of educational competence including a profiling document

For applicants who cannot document the required competencies in teaching in higher education have to develop this within two years from accession. OsloMet offers courses in teaching and learning in higher education which covers this requirement.

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 English or a Scandinavian language. 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. If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact stale.bie@oslomet.no

Before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty. Applications from applicants who do not meet the formal qualification requirements will not be forwarded for assessment.

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

Other information 

For more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Professor of Finance, Sturla Fjesme, sturla.fjesme@oslomet.no
• Head of Section, Siri Valseth, siri.valseth@oslomet.no

If you wish to apply for the position, please do so via our application portal.