Position(s) as Associate Professor in Accounting

excellence in research. The school has currently about 2000 students and 80 employees and offers study programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level. The Finance and Accounting group, one of the school’s five sections, is a vibrant and diverse group consisting of researchers that regularly publish in recognized international journals. Oslo Business School is located in downtown Oslo and is part of the Oslo Metropolitan University. The school is currently working on obtaining international accreditations and is strongly focusing on enhancing research output in high quality journals. Oslo Business School is expanding and invites applications for 1-2 faculty positions in accounting. The positions are within the Finance and Accounting group , and the person(s) appointed will contribute to Oslo Business School's research and teaching in accounting and auditing and related subjects. The formal recruitment will be at the associate professor level with tenure. Candidates who qualify may be promoted to full professor following their appointment. Your main duties and areas of responsibility will be teaching and supervision at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD level active contribution to the development of a high-quality education initiating and carrying out high quality academic research contributing to the continued development of the research group in accounting and auditing and the department’s study programmes academic-administrative tasks active contribution to the development of Oslo Business School, and OsloMet in general disseminating research outcomes to the academic community and to the broader society Qualification requirements The ranking of qualified applicants is based on scientific merits. Teaching experience, personal qualities and suitability for the position are also important factors. We mainly consider recent publications and the potential for future publications in high-quality journals. The candidates we hire should fit the profile of our bachelor and master programs and must be able to contribute to the school’s long-term academic development. We encourage women to apply. Applicants must: hold a PhD in accounting or related fields (or be close to completion) have published in international journals and/or document the potential for quality publications in accounting have good teaching skills written and oral proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish (minimum level B2), and English ( Language requirements for employees at OsloMet ) Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, will be offered Norwegian courses, and must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment. The applicant must document relevant educational competence in accordance with OsloMet’s Guidelines for the assessment of educational competence at OsloMet . Applicants who do not possess the required educational qualifications must obtain them within two years of employment. General criteria for appointments to academic positions are covered by the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts. It will be an advantage if you have high quality research in recognized international journals experience with research networks and externally funded projects teaching and supervision experience from different degree levels quantitative skills, related to empirical research or teaching proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language capability in communicating and cooperating with students and colleagues a relevant professional credential (such as statsautorisert revisor) ability to teach Norwegian accounting standards (GRS norsk regnskapslov) personal qualities that contribute positively to the working environment Personal qualities OsloMet evaluates teaching qualifications in conjunction with interviews. It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population in our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. If there are periods where you have not been in work, under education or in training, you are also welcome to apply. We offer engaging professional opportunities at Norway’s third largest university an exciting job opportunity at a new and fast-growing business school in the middle of downtown Oslo participation in a dynamic professional environment, research groups, and unique academic community a possibility to help map out the direction of a new and growing business school opportunities for academic development in a professional research environment interaction with a diverse student group loan and pension arrangements through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers free Norwegian language classes to employees working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers The salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for state employees and OsloMet’s pay policy for Associate Professor in code 1011, corresponding to 708 000 – 923 000 NOK per year. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. The salary depends on the qualifications of the applicant. From the salary, 2% will be deducted in pension contributions for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK). Application Process and Expert Committee If you wish to apply for the position, you must do so through our recruitment system. An expert committee will conduct the assessment of relevant applications. Before the application documents are sent to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty. Applications from unqualified candidates will not be forwarded to the expert committee for assessment. If the number of applications requires it, an internal screening committee at OsloMet will carry out an initial selection of candidates. The selected applicants will then be assessed by the expert committee. Please upload the following documents by the application deadline: application letter CV, letters of recommendations, and all pages of certificates/diplomas. Foreign education should be pre-approved, and a letter of approval must be attached. Information is available via the following link: Recognition of foreign education - to work in Norway | HK-dir a list of scientific publications/working papers up to 5 scientific publications (from the last five years), including your PhD thesis documentation of educational competence including a profiling document For applicants who cannot document the required competencies in teaching in higher education have to develop this within two years from accession. OsloMet offers courses in teaching and learning in higher education which covers this requirement. We only consider applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system, and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be considered. The documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Translations must be authorized, and you will be asked to present originals if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet verifies documents to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact stale.bie@oslomet.no About us OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan Universityis Norway's third-largest university, with 23,000 students and more than 2,600 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and the Romerike region. Our research and education address the needs of working life, the welfare state, and the wider metropolitan region. OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan Universityis Norway's third-largest university, with 23,000 students and more than 2,600 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and the Romerike region. Our research and education address the needs of working life, the welfare state, and the wider metropolitan region. For more than 200 years,OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan Universityhas contributed to building the knowledge and expertise that underpin the Norwegian welfare state. Today, OsloMet is a modern, urban university with strong academic environments in teacher education, health and social sciences, social research, design, and technology.