Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Positions: Other Positions

Application Deadline: 10 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)

Country: Norway

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About the position

The NMBU School of Economics and Business invites applications for a permanent position as Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

We are looking for a candidate with strong academic competence in entrepreneurship and innovation, and an interest in applying research-based knowledge to new venture creation, innovation processes and organisational development. Particularly relevant areas of expertise include entrepreneurship, innovation management, business development and innovation for sustainable transitions.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute actively to research, teaching and supervision at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD level. The position includes responsibility for developing and teaching courses within entrepreneurship, innovation and related fields; supervising student theses; publishing in high-quality academic journals; and contributing to externally funded research projects.

The candidate will also be expected to take part in the academic development of the School’s study programmes, online education, and research environment.

As an AACSB-accredited business school, we offer a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic environment with research and education in economics, business administration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and bioeconomy. We are seeking a colleague who can help strengthen our profile in entrepreneurship and innovation and contribute to research-based education that prepares students to understand, develop and lead innovation processes in private, public and third-sector organisations.

Main tasks

The main tasks of the position are to:

• Conduct high-quality research in entrepreneurship, innovation or related fields, and publish regularly in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Teach and develop courses in entrepreneurship, innovation and related subjects, particularly linked to the master’s programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Supervise bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students, including thesis supervision in topics related to entrepreneurship, innovation processes and business development.
• Contribute to the continued development of the School’s study programmes, research environment and profile in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Apply for and contribute to externally funded research projects, including interdisciplinary projects relevant to NMBU’s profile.
• Collaborate with start-ups, established businesses, public organisations and other external stakeholders.
• Contribute to administrative tasks and other shared activities at the School together with colleagues and students.

Competence

All qualifications below are required for the position, unless it is specified that they are considered an advantage.

Required qualifications

The applicant must have:

• A PhD in entrepreneurship, innovation, business administration, economics or a closely related field relevant to entrepreneurship and innovation, or equivalent competence documented through academic work of the same scope and quality.
• Documented research competence and publication record within entrepreneurship, innovation or other related fields relevant to the position.
• Educational competence in accordance with NMBU’s requirements for associate professors. Any missing educational competence must be acquired within two years of appointment.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, as well as in English.

Qualifications considered an advantage

• Experience with empirical, practice-oriented, and interdisciplinary research, as well as in externally funded research projects or research collaboration.
• Experience with course and programme development, student-active learning, case-based teaching, or collaboration with external partners in education.
• Experience with dissemination, collaboration with businesses, public organisations, innovation support bodies, or other external stakeholders.
• Experience with academic administration or institutional development.
• Experience from startup companies.

Terms and further information

The position is placed in position code 1011 Associate Professor (NOK 720.000-920.000) depending on qualifications. For particularly well-qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered. Seniority promotion in the position. Exceptionally qualified candidates may apply for promotion to Professor after three months.

NMBU wants more women in permanent academic positions. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

Interested in learning more about the position? We are happy to tell you more about life on campus. Contact Vice Dean Mette Wik, tel: +47 95919287, e-mail: mette.wik@nmbu.no.

General information for applicants

How to apply

Send application electronically via the link "Apply for this job" at the top of this page.

Application Deadline: October 10, 2026

Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge's CV form and not just included as an attachment. This is in order to be able to comply with the regulations in the Public Administration Act §15.

Documents that cannot be sent electronically are sent in triplicate by ordinary mail marked Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 26/08441 to NMBU, School of Economics and Business, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within October, 10.2026.

Please note that the report from the expert committee will be sent to all applicants.

The following must be included in the application:

• Short application text about your motivation
• Reflective statement (3–6 pages) addressing your reflections on the requirements of the position (see the job advertisement).
• Academic CV, diplomas and certificates
• Completed template for documentation of competence, link to template here.
• List of publications. Attach up to 15 scientific works that, according to assessment, are central to the production. If it is difficult to identify personal efforts in joint work, a brief account of your part of the work must be attached.

See this page for more information on how to document your qualifications and write a reflection note.

About the School of Economics and Business

The School of Economics and Business is one of seven faculties at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). The School is AACSB-accredited and offers bachelor’s, master’s and PhD education in economics and business administration, with study programmes covering business administration, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, bioeconomy, environmental governance, and global economy and politics.

The School has approximately 800 students enrolled in degree programmes, 2,000 online course students, 30 PhD candidates, and 55 faculty and administrative staff members. For more information, see www.nmbu.no/en/faculties/economics-business

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

NMBU will contribute to securing the future of life through outstanding research, education, communication and innovation. We have the country's most satisfied university students, who receive research-based education in a unique student environment. Our graduates gain a high level of competence in interdisciplinary collaboration and are popular in the labor market.

NMBU has internationally leading research environments in several subjects. Together with our partners in society and business, we contribute to solving some of the biggest societal challenges of our time.

We focus on innovation, communication and entrepreneurship because we believe these challenges are best solved with joint efforts. We believe that a good working environment is characterized by diversity. If necessary, workplace adaptations will be made for persons with disabilities.

More information about NMBU is available at www.nmbu.no/en

Questions about the position

Mette Wik

Prodekan

+47 959 19 287

mette.wik@nmbu.no

Requirements

Research Field: Economics

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Country: Norway

City: Ås