Associate professor (50 %) in illustration at the Department of Design

Associate professor (50 %) in illustration at the Department of Design
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Associate professor (50 %) in illustration at the Department of Design

At the Department of Design, there is a vacancy for a permanent position as associate professor (50 %) in the field of illustration.

Work tasks/research field:

We are looking for an associate professor for teaching and artistic research in the field of illustration. Applicants must have the ambition to explore and challenge the boundaries of illustration through varied expressions and media platforms.  

We are looking for a skilled illustrator who has a strong profile from practice in illustration as well as broad experience in visual storytelling. The applicant must be proficient in both analogue and digital tools and be able to see the professional possibilities in the face of new technology and media. Emphasis will be put on experience from working with time-based media as well as relevant practice in character development and editorial illustration. High visual, conceptual, and contextual competence will also be prioritized.

Applicants must be able to put illustration into a wider historical and social context and be able to contribute to developing/strengthening the relevance and position of the field of illustration. 

The successful applicant must demonstrate the abilities to critically reflect upon professional processes and the ethical challenges of the field of illustration as well as the importance of illustration for visual culture and interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Work tasks:

• Teaching and supervision
• Shared responsibility for learning resources in the specialist field
• Artistic research, project development, external funding and project leadership.
• Main supervisor for BA, MA and PhD. students
• Recruitment of BA, MA and Ph.D. students
• Presentation/Dissemination of results
• Organisation and facilitation of these work tasks
• Administrative and other management duties

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The position as associate professor requires completion of an approved artistic research doctoral program in the relevant field or documented evidence of high international-level artistic activities or artistic research, with specialization which is relevant to the academic field or discipline.

Basic teaching training and experience with the supervision of students at university level is a requirement for the position as associate professor. This implies completed formal pedagogical training, as well as basic skills in planning, implementation, evaluation and development of teaching and supervision. Relevant courses in combination with actual teaching experience could replace a university pedagogy program. Should the successful applicant not have such competence at the time of appointment, he/she will be required to document such training within two years of the date of appointment.

Pedagogical training must be documented in a pedagogical portfolio which should include a documented overview of practical experience and competence as well as a brief reflection statement. The statement should primarily describe the applicant’s own teaching philosophy and an evaluation of own teaching in relation to his/her knowledge of students’ learning at a higher education level. You will find more detailed information about the documentation of pedagogical competence here .

University of Bergen emphasizes educational qualifications for appointment to scientific positions.

The applicants’ academic competence will be assessed by an expert committee. The most highly qualified applicants will be called in for interview and trial lecture by an internal interview team.

Emphasis will also be placed on the following:

• A develop practice within the subject area
• University level teaching experience
• Good team-working skills, with the emphasis on dialogue and inclusive professional communication
• Organizational skills and experience
• Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. Ambitions and potential will also be considered when assessing candidates.

The teaching language is Scandinavian or English. The successful applicant must be able to teach in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language within two years of being appointed.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary at pay grade 64 - 72 (code 1011/ Pay range 24, minimum alternative 8) in the state salary scale. This currently amounts to an annual salary of NOK 593 500 – 689 100 before taxes. Further increase in salary will depend on seniority. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well qualified applicant.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• CV
• Diplomas, references
• Documentation of educational experience and qualifications: Please fill out this form .
• Material documenting artistic research and artistic practice.

The applicant must clearly show how his or her qualifications relate to the position’s requirements and priorities, e.g. by describing his/her intentions and goals for the period of employment. It is important that the applicant clarifies his/her thoughts and explains his/her views about this academic field’s position and opportunities.

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Head of department Mona Larsen, tlf.: 905 00 972, e-post: [email protected] 

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

About The University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are three departments at Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design. Read more about the faculty  and departments.  

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Deadline

15th August 2022

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fixed percentage (1 jobs) Fixed percentage (50%)

Duration

Permanent

Place of service

Bergen

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