Institute Director for the Business School at OsloMet

About the position

OsloMet - the metropolitan university is the country's third largest university, with over 24,000 students and more than 2,400 employees. OsloMet has campuses in Pilestredet and at Kjeller. OsloMet is an attractive place of study and work and an active part of the metropolitan region's social, working, and cultural life.

The Faculty of Social Sciences offers education at all degree levels, as well as one-year studies, continuing education, and commissioned teaching. The faculty has active and strong research environments. There are approximately 316 employees and around 4,800 students associated with the faculty, which is located in Pilestredet in central Oslo. The faculty has four institutes, one of which is the Business School.

At the Business School at OsloMet, there is a vacancy for an Institute Director. The position is a fixed-term position for the period 01.03.27 – 28.02.31, with the possibility to apply for the same position for two additional four-year terms.

The Business School offers a wide range of programs aimed at both public and private sectors at bachelor's and master's levels. The Business School has bachelor's and master's programs in economics, administration, and management, and ph.d. education linked to the faculty's ph.d. program. The Business School's programs are highly sought after; the institute has been and is characterized by growth and good recruitment of both students and new employees.

The Business School holds a central place in the faculty's and the university's strategic development. International accreditation is a central strategic priority for the Business School, and work is being carried out purposefully to achieve AACSB accreditation.

The Business School has 88 employees and approx. 2,000 students and is centrally located in Oslo. The Business School is divided into five subject groups:

• Finance and accounting
• Public administration and governance
• Organization and management
• Economics and methods
• Strategy, innovation, and marketing

Each subject group is led by a subject group leader. The subject group leaders report to the Institute Director.

Read more about the Business School at OsloMet here .

Responsibilities

The Institute Director is the highest academic and administrative leader for the institute. This involves responsibility for results in education, research, development work, dissemination, financial management, and HR. The education sector is undergoing significant change, and it is required that you have the ability to implement academic renewal and strategic planning based on societal needs. You will be central to the dean's management group and contribute to the development of a faculty with great ambitions. We want someone who will be an academic driving force at the university and who is present in meetings with students and employees.

The institute has administrative support organized at the faculty level.

Qualifications and requirements

You must have Formal competence is required for appointment to a scientific position (preferably a doctorate or equivalent) at a university, and primary experience with teaching, research, and development work.

Furthermore, the following is required:

• leadership experience from teaching or research activities
• a good understanding of financial management and personnel management
• academic strength
• good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian or a Scandinavian language, as well as English

Broad competence from one or more subject areas within the institute is desirable.

We emphasize applicants who have

• ability for strategic leadership
• ability for change and transformation
• a motivating, inclusive, and result-oriented leadership style
• ability to be present in meetings with others
• ability to cooperate and build relationships internally and externally
• ability to be a visible and skilled communicator

We offer

• leading an institute in strong development
• an inspiring and strong academic environment
• participation in leadership development programs
• opportunities for professional development and activity
• good loan and pension terms in Statens pensjonskasse
• good welfare schemes

It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population in our region, and we welcome all qualified applicants. We work actively to develop ourselves further as an inclusive workplace and to facilitate the workplace if you have a need for it.

You must upload certificates and all pages of diplomas. The documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Translations must be authorized. You must present originals in the event of an interview. OsloMet conducts document verification so that you, as a candidate, receive a real evaluation and fair competition.

If you wish to apply for the position, you must apply electronically by using the button in the announcement, "apply for the position".

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, contact stale.bie@oslomet.no

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Other information

The position is paid according to State regulations, position code 1475 Institute Director. Salary NOK 974,000 – 1,243,000.

For further information about the position, contact: Dean Oddgeir Osland, phone +47 67 23 53 26/979 86 521 Faculty Director Trine Ellekjær, phone +47 67 23 80 74/934 26 831

Information to you as an applicant

Inclusion and diversity strengthen our ability to fulfill OsloMet's societal mission. Therefore, we welcome employees with different competencies, life experiences, and perspectives. We work continuously to be an inclusive workplace, and through dialogue, we facilitate accommodations for employees who have a need for it.

OsloMet is an EU certified HR Center of Excellence for Charter & Code for researchers that supports career opportunities, mobility, and employee rights for researchers.

OsloMet has joined the principles and committed the institution to follow the recommendations in the DORA declaration (sfdora.org) (The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment).

The appointment is carried out according to the principles in the State Employees Act and legislation regulating the export of knowledge, technology, and services. Applicants who are in conflict with these regulations will not be considered qualified for the position.

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