Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/University Lecturer VA and Civil Engineering

About the position At the Department of Building, Energy and Materials (IBEM), a permanent, 100% position is available as either Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, or University Lecturer within the field of water and wastewater technology (VA) and civil engineering. The position is affiliated with the research group BEaM (Building, Energy and Materials). The core activities of the department are education, research, and dissemination within building-related engineering disciplines. The department's overall objective is to contribute to the sustainable development of the region and the northern areas. The department provides engineering expertise to the building and construction industry at national and international levels, with a strong connection to the business community in the region. The department is located in Narvik, but currently offers decentralized engineering education in both Alta and Tromsø, as well as online education. The department has approximately 400 students distributed across bachelor's and master's programs.

The department offers, among other things:

• professional education at master's and bachelor's levels
• flexible qualification schemes for admission to engineering education
• Ph.D. education within building and energy disciplines
• research projects
• commercial laboratory services and contract research for the industry. Some examples include material testing and classification, thermography and airtightness testing of buildings, acoustic measurements, and indoor climate investigations
• continuing education courses
• facilitation and arrangement of professional courses, seminars, and conferences

The research group BEaM (Building, Energy and Materials) works with sustainable solutions within building and energy technology. The research group has a significant portfolio of ongoing research projects together with national and international partners.

You will report to the Head of Department at IBEM.

Academic freedom, scientific, and research ethics principles form the basis of all UiT's activities. We believe that good results are created through trust, cooperation, and room for development. With us, you will have the opportunity to influence both your own daily work and the development of your field of study.

Narvik is a region with faith in the future and developmental power. Here, industry, technology, railways, ports, research, and international business meet. The city is undergoing exciting development, with large investments and the Ski World Championships as an important milestone. With us, you will not only follow the development closely – you will have the opportunity to influence it and contribute to shaping the future of Northern Norway.

The place of work is UiT in Narvik. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving an offer.

Work and research area This position is academically linked to the studies: Bachelor Building, engineer and Master Building and environment, civil engineer (study direction VA-technology) and civil engineering.

The position shall mainly contribute to covering teaching and supervision, as well as participation in R&D activities within practical VA-technology.

If the position is not fully filled with teaching, supervision, and R&D activities, work towards external entities through UiT's BA-center north must be anticipated, with a focus on developing industry-oriented research in collaboration with the industry.

The Competence Center for the building and construction industry in the north shall contribute to ensuring that the study offerings at UiT The Arctic University of Norway are adapted to the needs of the industry. This includes both the ordinary study offerings and those that should be offered within continuing and further education.

The BA-center shall also contribute to ensuring necessary competence and capacity for research on both the center's side and in the industry.

The center's tasks are:

• Ensuring industry relevance in study offerings and R&D.
• Participating in the development of new subjects and continuing education (EVU) courses.
• Contact with business clusters, individual companies, and administration.
• Follow-up of external project portfolios.
• Collaboration with other professional environments.

The following sub-areas are of special interest:

• planning and construction of the technical components in VA-systems
• engineering and design of the technical elements in VA-systems
• operation and maintenance of VA-facilities
• overview of laws and regulations within VA-technology, including especially the Drinking Water Regulations and the Pollution Regulations

The person employed must also expect to undertake tasks related to the implementation of bachelor's and master's theses, as well as active participation in the department's other activities. The person employed will be responsible for ensuring that this is carried out in accordance with the university's current guidelines at all times.

IBEM has close cooperation with the building and construction industry locally and nationally. The cooperation shall be further developed and maintained so that the study is relevant and can meet the needs of the building industry. It is expected that the person employed contributes to this work.

The position includes the right and duty to conduct R&D work (depending on the position category) in accordance with what is common at universities in Norway. R&D work at the department is mainly organized into separate R&D groups. The person employed will be affiliated with a relevant research group, based on the field of study and interests as well as the department's R&D strategy.

Detailed information about the subjects currently being taught can be found on the department's website.

It is expected that the person employed participates in research group collaboration and professional networks nationally and internationally, as well as in the dissemination of research to a broader public. Application writing (NFR/EU) is expected from the position holder.

You must be willing to engage in development work within your own field and for the university as a whole.

Contact More information about the position can be obtained from: Head of Department Leif-Gunnar Hanssen, phone 76966207, e-mail: leif.gunnar-hanssen@uit.no Associate Professor Fasil Eregno, phone 76966202, e-mail: fasil.e.eregno@uit.no

Qualifications You must qualify for a position as Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, or University Lecturer within the field of water and wastewater technology in accordance with the requirements set out in the Regulations to the University and College Act (the University and College Regulations).

To meet the qualification requirements for this position, at least the following is required:

• For the position of Associate Professor: A PhD or equivalent in water and wastewater technology.
• For the position of Senior Lecturer or University Lecturer: A Master's degree or equivalent in water and wastewater technology.
• For the position of Senior Lecturer, contributions to professional development work at a high level are also required, in accordance with international or national standards within the field/profession.
• Relevant professional or teaching experience from a university/college.
• Work experience from a municipality, contractor, or consulting firm within the building and construction industry.
• Competence and experience within the field of water and wastewater technology. The following sub-areas are of special interest: Planning of VA-systems, Engineering of VA-systems, Operation and maintenance of VA-facilities.

Documented pedagogical competence can be acquired, see info in the section below.

The language of instruction is Norwegian, and the applicant must master/have a proficiency level in Norwegian equivalent to a native speaker. You must document skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian language at a minimum level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Good knowledge of English, both oral and written. Personal suitability. We will emphasize the applicant's motivation for the position and personal suitability. We are looking for candidates who, among other things, have: Good collaborative skills. You enjoy working in a team and have good communication skills. Ability for good communication and interaction with colleagues and students. Proactive and flexible: You take on challenges, are solution-oriented, and adapt quickly. Quality-conscious: You are concerned with quality and safety in everything you do. Thrive in a sometimes hectic workday and are able to handle this in a constructive manner. Desire to contribute positively to the working environment and be part of creating a good atmosphere in the workplace.

In addition, the following is desirable:

• knowledge within the building area, such as building administration and project management beyond the mentioned fields.
• experience in applying for project funding
• knowledge of/experience with relevant data tools within the relevant subject areas.

At UiT, emphasis is placed on the quality, relevance, and significance of research work rather than where the work is published, in accordance with the principles in The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

UiT desires gender balance in teaching and research positions. In the case of equal qualifications, the underrepresented gender will be prioritized.

Requirements for pedagogical competence All applicants for teaching and research positions must document their pedagogical competence in the application. Those who do not meet the requirements for pedagogical competence at the time of employment will be required to fulfill them within two years. UiT offers courses in pedagogical competence to employees. You must have acquired basic competence for teaching and supervision at the university and college level. This involves basic skills in planning, implementation, evaluation, and development of teaching and supervision. See how you document pedagogical competence: Om pedagogisk mappe - Result

The Application If the position is advertised in multiple position categories, please specify which position you are applying for. The application shall include:

• A cover letter with a short description of interest and motivation for the position.
• We ask the applicant to explain/reflect on their competence in relation to the requirements and wishes set forth in the announcement.
• Diplomas and transcripts for all degrees.
• Certificates/References.
• Contact information for 2-3 references.
• Documentation of Norwegian language proficiency, which can be documented by the following: Diplomas from upper secondary school, or Course certificate for Norwegian language test, level C1 on all parts.
• CV with an overview of education, practice, and professional work.
• A short description of teaching philosophy/documentation of pedagogical competence, either in the form of a pedagogical portfolio or a course certificate for completed university pedagogical basic competence such as UNIPED 100 at UiT or equivalent from other universities.
• A complete list of scientific works.
• A description of the applicant's scientific production/artistic production and which works are most significant in relation to the advertised position, and therefore should be central to the assessment. Furthermore, other works are described briefly to show the breadth of the production. The descriptions shall be attached to the application.
• Key scientific works, up to 10. The doctoral thesis counts as one work.
• Documentation of English skills, which can be documented by the following: Diploma in Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours), written and oral; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); IELTS (International English Testing Service); Completed university degree in English language and literature (60 ECTS); has completed one year of upper secondary or one year of university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, or USA and the language of instruction has been English; has completed an English-language master's degree.

Documents attached to the application must be in a Scandinavian language or English. The application with attachments is delivered electronically via www.jobbnorge.no.

We offer working and salary conditions With us, you get:

• a strong professional environment that values professional curiosity, knowledge sharing, and continuous development
• a high degree of professional freedom, co-determination, and trust
• a flexible workday and opportunity for exercise during working hours
• engaged colleagues who collaborate across disciplines and the organization
• varied tasks with great social significance
• a workplace close to industry, municipalities, and regional development processes
• good pension and insurance schemes and opportunities for home loans through Statens pensjonskasse
• good opportunities for competence enhancement, courses, and professional development
• good welfare schemes

Associate Professors are paid according to the state regulation code 1011 with a gross annual salary in a 100% position between NOK 645,000 - 915,000. Senior Lecturers are paid according to the state regulation code 1198 with a gross annual salary in a 100% position between NOK 645,000 - 915,000. University Lecturers are paid according to the state regulation code 1009 with a gross annual salary in a 100% position between NOK 560,000 - 890,000. In special cases, higher salary may be considered. From the gross salary, a 2% mandatory contribution to Statens pensjonskasse is deducted.

At UiT, the distribution of working time is flexible and assigned on an individual basis. As a norm, Associate Professors will use up to 50% of their time for R&D work and 50% for teaching, Senior Lecturers up to 30% of their working time for R&D work and 70% for teaching, and University Lecturers up to 20% of their time for R&D work and 80% for teaching, after time for other tasks has been deducted. As a norm, 5% is allocated to administrative tasks.

Assessment of applicants Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to conduct an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the application documents and the announcement text. Applicants deemed to be best qualified will be called for an interview. The interview shall, among other things, clarify personal suitability and motivation for the position. A trial lecture may also be held.

General Employment takes place in accordance with the rules and conditions that at any time apply to state employees, and guidelines at UiT. On our websites, you will find more information for applicants to positions at UiT. Inquiries regarding how the working environment is arranged, health services, opportunities for flexible hours, part-time, etc., can be directed to the contact person. Personal data provided is processed in accordance with the Act on the Processing of Personal Data. Applicants can request not to be listed on the public applicant list, but the university may nonetheless decide that the applicant's name shall be made public. The applicant will then be notified prior to publication. Employment is carried out in accordance with legislation regulating the export of knowledge, technology, and services. After employment, you must expect that changes in the work area may occur.