Department of Sociology and Political Science has a vacancy for a tenure-track position as part of the Onsager Fellowship Programme as Associate Professor in Political Behaviour – Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway.
Qualification Details
Required qualifications
The Onsager Fellows programme is designed to attract talented early-career scholars, with documented excellent supervised work, with ambitious research plans to work independently and with the potential for scientific breakthrough. The successful candidate must have a strong academic record, an active research programme, an academic standing that demonstrates an internationally competitive research profile, and internationally recognized potential to make a future impact. Moreover, the ideal applicant should have an exceptional publication record with significant first/senior authorships. Applicants must also have spent significant time in research institutions outside Norway.- Applicants must hold a PhD and will primarily be evaluated on the basis of their documented international scholarly achievements.
- Applicants must document scientific excellence in research and through peer-reviewed publications during and after completed PhD.
- Relevance of research area in relation to the Department of Sociology and Political Science’s research strategy. We emphasize the importance of the applicant’s future research potential, and whether this is in accordance with the strategic goals of the Department. Importance is attached to originality and quality in scientific publication during the last five years (excluding law entitled leave)
- You must have the qualifications required for the position of associate professor in the field of Political Science, as outlined in the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts
- Your Ph.D., or comparable academic work, must be within the field of Political Science (or a comparable relevant field, such as Economics and Sociology). The PhD should normally have been awarded no more than 5 years prior to the application deadline, excluding law entitled leave.
- You must be able to teach in Departments' study programmes in Political Science and contribute to other teaching tasks, where relevant.
- You must document progression in research and publication, and present future research and publication plans. You should also show ability and willingness to contribute to the long-term development of research at the Department. Furthermore, we emphasize your ability to tie your plans and interests to the research areas where the Department has ongoing activity and development potential.
- Excellent skills in written and spoken English are required.
- Pedagogical qualifications will be emphasized.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with teaching and supervision is an advantage.
- Experience with project applications is an advantage.
Personal qualities
Personal and interpersonal skills such as independence, a solution-orientated, cooperative, creative approach, and motivation in contributing to a good working and social environment, will be emphasized.Responsibilities/Job Description
About the position
The Department of Sociology and Political Science is seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate for an associate professor position in political behaviour. The position is part of NTNU's strategic focus on young, ambitious and excellent researchers (the “Onsager fellowships”). After six years, it is expected that the candidate will obtain full professor qualifications and offered permanent employment. The position is central in the Department’s strategy for an increased emphasis on international high-quality studies in political behaviour. Applicants with an interest in research on the politics of immigration are encouraged to apply. We are interested in candidates that can demonstrate strong skills in quantitative methods, in particular methods for causal inference. Experience in analyses of different types of data is an advantage. The candidate must have experience in team-work and is expected to be working with broad research topics and methods within the field of political behaviour. The successful applicants are expected to build up their own independent groups and interact with other groups in their department as well as internationally. We expect that the candidate will be able to secure substantial additional funding (such as ERC starting grants or similar). The position will include a start-up package, mentorship and support for applying for additional funds. For the tenure-track position we can offer:- A position with duties primarily related to research (approximately 70%) as well as some teaching/administration obligations (approximately 30%)
- A start-up package, including a yearly research fund of NOK 200,000 for the first four years.
- Two PhD positions to build up a research group (one PhD when starting the position and one PhD after approximately 3-4 years).
- Help with immigration and home finding, if relevant.
- Develops and submits one or more competitive project applications to the European Research Council.
- Develops and submits project applications to the Research Council of Norway and similar funding sources.
- Develops an active research group at the department that contributes to relevant leading international networks.
- Teaches at the Department of Sociology and Political Science.
- Participates in public outreach activities.
Duties of the position
- Specific responsibility for research and teaching in Political Science, and the field of political behaviour.
- Participation in teaching activities in accordance with the Department's study portfolio.
- Contributing to further development of research in political science, the study programs and teaching practice in political science.
- Contributing to the Departments work on Continuing Education and Professional Development.
- Carry out research within his/her professional field and special research interests.
- Examination work.
- Responsibility for administrative tasks.
- Shared responsibility with other academic staff in the Department for academic matters.
- Supervision of bachelor, master and doctoral candidates within his/her discipline.
- Responsibility for dissemination of research findings.
- Representing his/her own field of study and the Department’s discipline at the local, national, and international level.
- Contributing to development of the Department’s discipline-strategic work.
How to Apply?
Application Method: online_applicationRef. No. -Application Procedure
Your application and supporting documentation must be in English. Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above. If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. Your application must include:
- CV, diplomas, and certificates
- A teaching portfolio, in which your teaching competence is compiled and presented systematically, (See guidelines for applicants: Documentation of teaching qualifications in applications and appointments to academic positions at NTNU)
- Academic works – published or unpublished – that you wish to be considered during assessment of your application (up to 5 items)
- A list of your previous works, with details on where they have been published
- A future research plan, especially with a focus on developing a profile as an internationally recognized researcher (max 3 pages)
- Details of projects for which you have served as project manager, including information on financing, duration, and scope
- Names and contact information for three relevant referees
About the Dept. of Sociology and Political Science
We conduct research, teaching and dissemination in sociology, political science, media, communication and information technology, and sport sciences. The Department offers five-year master’s programmes in teacher education (lektorutdanning) in social sciences as well as in physical education and sports. As a social science department we have a special obligation to contribute to the public debate on important social issues. The Department of Sociology and Political Science is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences.The Onsager Fellowship Programme
The NTNU Onsager fellowship programme – 16 tenure-track positions The Onsager Fellowship programme at NTNU is designed to attract talented early-career scholars with documented excellent supervised work, ready to work independently and with the potential to become a research leader. The tenure-track associate professor’s duties will primarily include research, but also include supervision, teaching and other duties necessary to qualify for a permanent professor position within 6-7 years. In the NTNU tenure-track programme, associate professors are subject to two types of review during the tenure-track period:- a mid-career assessment after 3-4 years
- a final tenure assessment at the end of the tenure track period.
Other details
Benefits
- a start-up package, including a yearly research fund of NOK 200,000 for the first four years.
- two PhD positions to build up a research group (one PhD when starting the position and one PhD after approximately 3-4 years).
- exciting and challenging tasks in a strong international academic environment
- an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
- favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- employee benefits
Salary and conditions
As an Associate Professor (code 1011) you are normally paid from gross 636 700,- NOK per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of this salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.Contact Details
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact professor Henning Finseraas, e-mail henning.finseraas@ntnu.no. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Renate Lillian Johansen, e-mail renate.johansen@ntnu.no