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                Professor in social studies of science and technology, focus on energy and
<br>society
<br>
<br>https://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/155158/professor-in-socia
<br>l-studies-of-science-and-technology
<br>We hereby advertise a permanent position as Professor (100 % position) in
<br>social studies of science and technology (STS) at Department of
<br>Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture (KULT), Norwegian University of Science
<br>and Technology (NTNU).
<br>About the department
<br>Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture is part of Faculty of
<br>Humanities at NTNU and localised at Dragvoll in Trondheim. The department has
<br>21 permanent scientific positions and presently, 29 research fellows,
<br>postdocs, and temporary researchers. We are engaged in research and teaching
<br>within two fields: Gender studies and social studies of science and
<br>technology. We offer courses at all levels, including PhD. The department has
<br>a high level of research activity with a high proportion of external funding.
<br>More information about the department may be found at http://www.ntnu.no/kult
<br>Faculty employed within social studies of science and technology are engaged
<br>in teaching, research and outreach, focusing on a broad spectrum of social
<br>challenges. We are in particular engaged with sustainable energy,
<br>climate-related transitions, transport, research policy, digitalization,
<br>knowledge utilisation, and feminist technoscience. This implies a focus on
<br>studies of sustainability transitions, research and innovation, political
<br>processes, governance and public administration, and public engagement and
<br>democratic participation.
<br>Relevant tasks for the successful applicant
<br>*Teaching at bachelor, master and PhD levels.
<br>*Supervising master and PhD students.
<br>*Participating in implementing the teaching plan of the department according
<br>to existing curriculum.
<br>*Research and research management, including tasks related to the department's
<br>participation in Centre for Sustainable Energy Studies (CenSES) and possible
<br>new similar initiatives related to energy and climate change issues.
<br>*Acquisition and management of externally funded research projects.
<br>*Participating in and further develop relevant national and international
<br>networks.
<br>*Participating in administrative duties at the department.
<br>The work obligation will be split about equally between research and teaching
<br>after necessary administrative work is subtracted.
<br>Applicants must have:
<br>*PhD in social studies of science and technology (STS) and a good overview of
<br>main theoretical approaches within social studies of science and technology.
<br>*Broad and excellent experience from research, teaching and outreach related
<br>to social studies of science and technology. This includes in-depth knowledge
<br>of and comprehensive experience from employing qualitative research methods.
<br>In particular, documented first-rate research competence from social studies
<br>of energy and climate change issues.
<br>*A passion for teaching and the ability to inspire and communicate well with
<br>students.
<br>*Documented, strong pedagogical competence and didactic skills in university
<br>education. This evaluation will be based on documented pedagogical education,
<br>experience from supervising PhD and/or master's candidates, and other teaching
<br>and pedagogical experience. Any person employed without formal university
<br>pedagogical qualifications or other documented equivalent qualifications will
<br>be required to attend and complete a course in university pedagogics within
<br>two years. NTNU offers such courses. For further information, see:
<br>http://www.ntnu.edu/vacancies/pedagogical-qualifications
<br>*Very good collaboration skills and interest in and experience from teamwork
<br>and interdisciplinary research.
<br>*Documented, comprehensive experience from grant application efforts towards
<br>research councils and the EU.
<br>*Documented successful experience from research leadership, including project
<br>management.
<br>The following aspects will be particularly emphasised in the evaluation:
<br>*The quality and relevance of the scholarly publications.
<br>*Publications in international journals and with presses with peer review.
<br>*The level of publication activity during the last five years.
<br>*High level skills and strong motivation with respect to teaching and
<br>supervision.
<br>*Ability to and interest in initiating new research projects and similar, more
<br>comprehensive activities, like participation in research centres and
<br>researcher networks.
<br>*Motivation for and ambitions with respect to academic work in social studies
<br>of science and technology.
<br>*Sufficient high quality scholarly competence with respect to studies of
<br>energy and climate change issues and documented experience from research
<br>leadership to exercise research leadership within the department's prioritised
<br>activities, including participation in existing and future centres linked to
<br>national and international research priorities.
<br>*Excellent interpersonal skills and personal suitability.
<br>*Working knowledge of (good ability to speak and read) Norwegian, Danish
<br>and/or Swedish is considered an important advantage because this is
<br>significant to be able to fulfil the tasks of the advertised position, like
<br>teaching, supervision and academic service work.
<br>*Strong knowledge of English, oral as well as written.
<br>Application
<br>The application must be sent electronically through the website Jobbnorge
<br>(http://jobbnorge.no), and be marked with the file number for the position (HF
<br>18-038).
<br>The application must include:
<br>*An application letter outlining your motivation for the position, including
<br>the name and contact information of 3 reference persons.
<br>*CV and authorized documentation of certificates and study records
<br>*A brief (3-5 pages) description of the applicant's intellectual profile with
<br>a commented overview of the scholarly work that s/he considers most
<br>significant and wants to submit for the evaluation. The description should
<br>include, but does not need to be limited to, the up to 10 scholarly
<br>publications that may be submitted for the evaluation (see below). Co-authored
<br>work will be part of the evaluation. However, applicants must enclose a short
<br>description of her/his contribution.
<br>*A list of all publications with bibliographical reference.
<br>*Documentation and account of the applicant's pedagogical qualifications
<br>according to "Dokumentasjon av skers pedagogiske kvalifikasjoner ved
<br>tilsetting i vitenskapelig stilling ved NTNU", downloadable from
<br>http://www.ntnu.no/ledige-stillinger/pedagogiske-kvalifikasjoner
<br>*A teaching philosophy statement (one-page).
<br>Please note: Applications that are not sent through Jobbnorge and/or are sent
<br>after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration
<br>Process
<br>Scholarly publications shall NOT be attached to the application. After the
<br>application deadline, selected applicants will be nominated for further
<br>evaluation. All applicants will be notified if they are nominated or not.
<br>Nominated applicants will be invited to submit a selection of their scholarly
<br>work, which they consider important for the expert evaluation committee's
<br>assessment of academic qualifications. It will be possible to submit 5 copies
<br>of up to 7 - 10 publications, of which no more than one can be a monograph. It
<br>will be possible to submit extracts from larger scholarly publications as well
<br>as unpublished work as part of the 7-10 publications.
<br>The publications submitted for the assessment should be sent by email to case
<br>handler Hege Tver Nilsson, e-mail: hege.tvera.nilsson@ntnu.no
<br>The best candidates will be invited to deliver a trial lecture and attend an
<br>interview at the department.
<br>
<br>Regulations and salary
<br>The position of Professor is remunerated based on the national salary scheme,
<br>with a minimum gross salary of NOK 517.700,-. The successful applicant will
<br>normally be remunerated by NOK 673.800 - NOK 792.700,-. Two percent of gross
<br>salary is deducted and paid into the State Pension Scheme.
<br>Primary residence in Trondheim is a prerequisite. The place of work will be
<br>Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture. We aim at an appointment
<br>date of January, 2019.
<br>Newly employed staff in academic positions who are not already fluent in a
<br>Scandinavian language, must within three years obtain knowledge of Norwegian
<br>or another Scandinavian language at an equivalent standard to level three in
<br>the "Norwegian for Foreigners" courses provided by the Department of Language
<br>and Literature. The University will make it possible for the person appointed
<br>to attend such a course.
<br>The appointment will be made in accordance with the regulations in force
<br>concerning Government Employees and Civil Servants.
<br>It is policy within the state sector that employees should come from
<br>backgrounds that reflect as fully as possible the diversity of the population
<br>at large. The state has accordingly set the goal of a workforce whose
<br>composition reflects that of the population at large with regard to age and
<br>gender.
<br>You may request to have your name withheld from public access. If you wish to
<br>do so, you are required to explain why your application should be treated as
<br>confidential. If you request that your name be withheld from public access,
<br>your request will be considered in relation to the Open File Act  25. If your
<br>request is denied, you will be so informed and you will be given the
<br>opportunity to withdraw your application.
<br>
<br>Further information
<br>Further information about the position may be obtained from Head of
<br>department, Professor Margrethe Aune, phone +47 73 59 18 98, e-mail:
<br>margrethe.aune@ntnu.no.
<br>
<br>Questions regarding the application process should be directed at the case
<br>handler at the Faculty of Humanities Hege Tver Nilsson, e-mail:
<br>hege.tvera.nilsson@ntnu.no
<br>Application deadline: August 15, 2018
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