University Lecturer or University College Lecturer, Water and Wastewater Technology (VA)

About the position

At Institutt for bygg, energi og materialteknologi (IBEM) there is a vacant permanent, 100% position as either a university lecturer or a university college lecturer within the field of water and wastewater technology (VA). The position is affiliated with the research group BEaM (Building, Energy and Material Technology). 
 
The core activities of the institute are education, research and dissemination within building-related engineering disciplines. The institute's overall objective is to contribute to the sustainable development of the region and the northern areas. The institute delivers engineering expertise to the construction industry at national and international levels, with a strong connection to the industry in the region. The institute is located in Narvik, but currently offers decentralized engineering education both in Alta and Tromsø, as well as online-based educations. The institute has approx. 400 students distributed across bachelor and master programmes.
 

The institute offers, among other things:

• professional education programmes at master and bachelor level
• flexible qualification schemes for admission to engineering education
• PhD education within building and energy subjects
• research projects
• commercial laboratory services and contract research for industry. Some examples of this are material testing and classification, thermography and airtightness testing of buildings, acoustic measurements and indoor climate surveys
• continuing education courses
• facilitation and organization of professional courses, seminars and conferences
   

The research group BEaM (Building, Energy and Material Technology) works on sustainable solutions within building and energy technology. The research group has a significant portfolio of ongoing research projects together with national and international partners. 

You will report to the head of the institute at IBEM. 

Academic freedom, scientific and research ethical principles form the basis of all UiT's activities. We believe that good results are created through trust, collaboration and room to develop. With us you get the opportunity to influence both your own workday and the development of your subject area. 

Narvik is a region with confidence in the future and development capacity. Here industry, technology, rail, port, research and international business meet. The city is undergoing an exciting development, with major investments and the Ski World Championships as an important milestone. With us you will not only follow the development up close – you will have the opportunity to influence it and help shape the future of Northern Norway.

The place of work is UiT in Narvik. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving an offer.

Work and research area

The position shall primarily contribute to covering teaching and supervision at the bachelor level.  Some participation in R&D activities within practical VA-technology can be expected. For the job category university college lecturer, employees shall as a main rule use 90% of the time for teaching and 10% of the time for professional updating.

This position is academically linked to the programme 

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering 

The following sub-areas are of special interest: 

• planning and construction of the technical components in VA systems 
• design and engineering of the technical elements in VA systems 
• operation and maintenance of VA facilities 
• overview of laws and regulations within VA-technology, including especially 
  • The Drinking Water Regulations 
  • The Pollution Regulations 

The person appointed must also expect to take care of tasks related to the implementation of bachelor theses, as well as active participation in the institute's other activities. The person appointed will be responsible for ensuring that this is carried out in accordance with the university's applicable guidelines at all times. 

IBEM has a close collaboration with the construction industry locally and nationally. The collaboration shall be further developed and maintained so that the programme is relevant and can meet the construction industry's needs. It is assumed that the person appointed will contribute to this work. 

The position includes the right and duty to conduct R&D work (depending on job category) in accordance with what is customary at universities in Norway. The R&D work at the institute is mainly organized in separate R&D groups. The person appointed will be affiliated with a relevant research group, based on subject area and interests as well as the institute's R&D strategy.

Detailed information about the subjects currently taught can be found on the institute's homepage. 

It is expected that the person appointed participates in research group collaboration and professional networks nationally and internationally, as well as in dissemination of research to a broader public. Application writing (NFR/EU) is expected of the position holder.

You must be willing to engage in development work within your own subject, and for the university as a whole. 

Contact

More information about the position can be obtained from: 

• head of institute Leif-Gunnar Hanssen, phone 76966207, e-mail: leif.gunnar-hanssen@uit.no
• Associate Professor Fasil Eregno, phone 76966202, e-mail: fasil.e.eregno@uit.no

Qualifications

You must qualify for a position as a university lecturer or university college lecturer within the field of water and wastewater technology in
accordance with the requirements stated in Regulations to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges (the university and university college regulations)

To meet the qualification requirements for this position at minimum the following is required:

• For the position as university lecturer: Master's degree or equivalent within water and wastewater technology
• For the position as university college lecturer: Bachelor's degree within a relevant field and relevant professional or teaching experience
• Relevant professional or teaching experience from university/college
• Competence and experience within the field of water and wastewater technology. The following sub-areas are of special interest: 
  • Planning of VA systems 
  • Design of VA systems 
  • Operation and maintenance of VA facilities 
• Documented educational professional competence, can be acquired, see information in the section below 
• The language of instruction is Norwegian, and the applicant must have a proficiency level in Norwegian equivalent to a native Norwegian speaker. You must document skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian language at a minimum level of C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Good knowledge of English, orally and in writing
• Personal suitability. We will emphasize the applicant's motivation for the position and personal suitability. We seek candidates who among other things
  have:
  • Good collaboration skills. You enjoy working in teams and have good communication skills. 
  • Ability for good communication and interaction with colleagues and students
  • Are proactive and flexible: You tackle challenges, are solution-oriented and adapt quickly. 
  • Quality conscious: You are concerned with quality and safety in everything you do. 
  • Enjoy a sometimes busy workday and are able to handle this constructively. 
  • Wish to contribute positively to the working environment and help create a good atmosphere at the workplace.

In addition, the following is desirable: 

• knowledge within the building area, such as construction administration and project management beyond the mentioned field. 
• work experience from municipality, contractor or consulting business within the construction industry. 
• knowledge of/experience with relevant software tools within the relevant subject areas. 

At UiT emphasis is placed on the quality, relevance and significance of the research works and not on where the works are published, in accordance with the principles in The San Fransisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). 

UiT wishes gender balance in teaching and research positions. Given equal qualifications, the underrepresented gender will be prioritized.

Requirements for educational professional competence

All applicants for teaching and research positions must document their educational professional competence in the application.

Those who do not meet the requirements for educational professional competence at the time of appointment will be required to fulfil them within two years. UiT offers courses in educational professional competence to employees. 

You must have acquired basic competence for teaching and supervision at university and college level. This entails basic skills in planning, implementation, evaluation and development of teaching and supervision. 

See how to document educational professional competence: About the pedagogical portfolio - Result

The application

If the position is advertised in more job categories, specify which position you are applying for.

The application shall include: 

• Cover letter with a short description of interest and motivation for the position. 
• We ask the applicant to account/reflect on their competence in relation to the requirements and wishes stated in the advertisement. 
• Diplomas and transcripts for all degrees
• Certificates
• Contact information for 2-3 references
• Documentation of Norwegian language, can be documented by the following
  • Diploma from upper secondary school
  • Certificate from the Norwegian language test, level C1 on all tests
• CV with overview of education, practice and professional work 
• Short description of teaching philosophy/documentation of educational professional competence either in the form of a pedagogical portfolio or certificate of completed university pedagogical basic competence such as UNIPED 100 at UiT or equivalent from other universities
• Complete list of scientific works 
• Description of the applicant's scientific production/artistic production and which works are most significant in relation to the advertised position, and therefore should be central in the assessment. Furthermore, the other works are briefly described to show the breadth of the production. The descriptions shall be attached to the application. 
• Key scientific works, up to 10. The doctoral dissertation counts as one work
• Documentation of English language skills, can be documented by the following: 
  • Diploma from Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours), written and oral
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • IELTS (International English Testing Service)
  • Completed university degree in English language and literature (60 ECTS)
  • has completed one year in upper secondary school or one year of university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the USA and the language of instruction has been English
  • has completed an English-language master's degree

Documents attached to the application must be in a Scandinavian language or English. The application with attachments is submitted electronically via www.jobbnorge.no.  

We offer, working and salary terms 

With us you will get: 

• a strong professional environment that values academic curiosity, knowledge sharing and continuous development 
• a high degree of academic freedom, co-determination and trust 
• a flexible workday and the possibility of exercise during working hours 
• engaged colleagues who collaborate across disciplines and the organization
• varied tasks with great societal significance 
• an workplace close to industry, municipalities and regional development processes 
• good pension and insurance schemes and opportunities for housing loans through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• good opportunities for competence enhancement, courses and professional development 
• good welfare arrangements

University lecturers are paid according to the state salary scale code 1009  with a gross annual salary in a 100% position between NOK 560000- 890000,-. University college lecturers are paid according to the state salary scale code 1009  with a gross annual salary in a 100% position between NOK 540000-830000,-. In special cases, higher salary may be considered. From the gross salary a 2% mandatory contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted.  

At UiT the distribution of working time is flexible and allocated on an individual basis. As a norm university lecturers will use up to 20% of the time for R&D work and 80% for teaching, when time for other tasks is deducted. As a norm 5% is allocated to administrative tasks. For university college lecturers the main principle applies that each employee in this job category uses 90% of the time for teaching and 10% of the time for professional updating. 

Assessment of applicants

The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to assess the applicants' qualifications on the basis of the application documents and the announcement text.  

Applicants who are considered to be best qualified will be invited to an interview. The interview shall among other things clarify personal suitability and motivation for the position. A trial lecture may also be held.  

General

The appointment is made in accordance with the rules and conditions that apply at any time to state employees, and the guidelines at UiT. On our website you will find more information for applicants to positions at UiT.

Inquiries about how the working environment is facilitated, health services, possibilities for flexitime, part-time o.l. can be directed to the contact person.

Personal data provided are processed in accordance with the Act on the Processing of Personal Data. Applicants can request not to be listed on the public applicants list, but the university may nevertheless decide that the applicant's name shall be published. The applicant will then be notified in advance of publication.

The appointment will be carried out according to legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services. 

After appointment you must expect that changes may occur in the area of work.