Four year position as an Assistant professor in Economics - Department of Economics
A four year assistant professor position is vacant at the BI Norwegian Business School within the area of Economics at the Department of Economics.
The Department of Economics has a faculty whose interests cover major fields in economics, mathematics and statistics/econometrics. The department offers research-based and experienced-based high-quality teaching at all levels, providing their students with the best possible qualifications in applied and theoretical economics.
The faculty publish regularly in international academic journals and serve on editorial boards. They also act as advisors to the government and private organizations, and contribute to public debate on current economic issues. The department houses four research centres that provide a professional network between researchers and economists working in private and public institutions. The successful applicant must hold a doctoral degree when entering the period. We welcome applicants to submit a short project proposal which reflects their area of interest. In addition to the research tasks, the successful applicant is expected to teach 70 hours per year. Grading and tutoring comes in addition.
Salary is determined based on the Norwegian State Salary Scale and the position offers membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The evaluation of the project proposals will be organized by the Department Council. The evaluation will be based on the quality of previous research, potential for future research, and teaching qualities. Applicants may be called for an interview, trial lecture, or seminar presentation. The position will only be filled if qualified candidates are identified. BI will place emphasis on whether applicants have worked as teaching assistant or research assistant, including R&D work, research dissemination and research-based advisory services.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The following documents must be submitted electronically; a project proposal, an updated CV (including a complete list of publications and doctoral course work), formal documentation of highest obtained academic degree and other particularly relevant education. Any additional information and/or documentation of other activities that may be of significance for evaluating the applicant’s qualifications can also be submitted.
Please submit up to 10 academic publications, excluding the doctoral thesis, separately to the President of BI Norwegian Business School, HR-department, Nydalsveien 37, 0442 Oslo, Norway.
Job type:
Contract
Working hours:
Full-time
Application deadline:
7th of March 2012
Expected Start Date:
On agreement
Location:
Nydalen, Oslo
Contacts:
Head of Department, Espen Moen
Mobile: +47 46 41 07 86
Kari Mette Mørdre
Mobile: +47 46 41 00 58
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