University of Oslo Associate Professor Recruitment: Media and Communication

The Department of Media and Communication at the University of Oslo is inviting applications for a permanent position as Associate Professor in Media and Communication.

The university is seeking an accomplished scholar with a strong international research profile, substantial teaching and supervision experience, and the ability to contribute to the long-term development of the department’s academic and research environment.

Recruitment Overview

Institution: University of Oslo
Department: Department of Media and Communication
Position: Associate Professor in Media and Communication
Position Code: SKO 1011
Appointment Type: Permanent
Location: Oslo, Norway

About the Position

The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, supervision and academic administration within media and communication studies.

The position provides substantial freedom to pursue independent research interests and collaborate with colleagues across the department’s research groups. Approximately half of an Associate Professor’s workload is reserved for research activities.

The appointed candidate may also apply for promotion to Full Professor based on personal academic merit and university procedures.

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach broadly within media and communication at both bachelor’s and master’s levels.

Teaching responsibilities may include introductory and specialised courses in areas such as:

• Media industries

• Media policy

• Media history

• Media audiences

• Children, youth and media

• Media use

• Related areas of communication and media studies

The candidate will also be expected to:

• Supervise students at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels

• Initiate and lead research projects

• Participate in examination, assessment and curriculum activities

• Contribute to departmental administration

• Collaborate with colleagues in teaching and research

• Support the development of the department’s academic environment

Candidates with knowledge of media use, media policy or media industries in a Nordic context are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ability to teach in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language will be considered desirable.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A PhD or equivalent academic qualification in Media and Communication or a relevant discipline

• An established record of international peer-reviewed publications

• A strong record of research in media and communication

• Demonstrated teaching and supervision experience at different academic levels

• Ability to take responsibility for undergraduate and graduate courses

• Fluent written and oral communication skills in English

• Personal suitability and clear motivation for the position

Applicants should also demonstrate either:

• A track record of securing national or international external research funding, or

• Strong potential to attract competitive external funding

Assessment Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following:

• Academic qualifications and research production in media and communication

• Quality and originality of recent scholarly work

• International peer-reviewed publications

• Teaching experience in relevant fields

• Pedagogical qualifications and documented teaching outcomes

• Ability to inspire and support students

• Experience in research projects

• Experience preparing funding proposals and obtaining external research support

• Potential to contribute to the long-term development of the department

• Leadership and administrative abilities

• Capacity to build a positive and collaborative academic environment

• Experience developing international research networks

• Skills in public outreach, research dissemination and innovation

• Knowledge of Nordic media use, media policy or media industries

Particular emphasis will be placed on the quality and innovative contribution of academic work published during the last five years rather than publication quantity alone.

Research Expectations

The appointed Associate Professor will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain an internationally recognised research profile

• Initiate and lead high-quality research

• Publish in respected international journals

• Participate actively in departmental research groups

• Supervise PhD candidates

• Seek external research funding

• Establish national and international collaborations

• Contribute to public engagement and research dissemination

Language Requirements

Applicants must have excellent written and spoken English skills.

Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is advantageous, especially for teaching and administrative responsibilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official University of Oslo recruitment portal.

The application package may include:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Complete publication list

• Selected academic publications

• Research statement

• Teaching portfolio

• Documentation of pedagogical competence

• Evidence of research funding or project-development experience

• Academic certificates and transcripts

• Contact details of referees

• Other documents requested in the official vacancy announcement

Important Note

The application deadline, salary, expected start date and detailed document requirements are not visible in the provided announcement. Candidates should review the complete official vacancy notice before applying.

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