A permanent position of Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Rhythm Research is available at the Department of Musicology, University of Oslo.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the continued development of the Department’s world-class research into rhythm, timing, and groove at the crossroads of popular music, ethnomusicology, and music perception and cognition. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the department’s teaching and supervision responsibilities in rhythm, groove, and related music traditions at all levels. Additional teaching activities may include music production topics and/or rhythm and well-being. The candidate’s research activities should be focused on rhythm and timing in groove-related music.
The successful candidate is expected to initiate and lead research, supervise PhD candidates, participate in teaching and in exam setting and assessment at all levels, and to carry out administrative duties in accordance with the needs of the department.
Requirements:
> PhD or equivalent academic qualifications within musicology, ethnomusicology, popular music studies, or another degree that corresponds to the profile of the post
> Excellent track record from interdisciplinary research into rhythm and timing in groove-related music
> Experience with one or more of the following: music analysis, music production, music performance
> Documented pedagogical skills (either a teaching course certificate or based on teaching experience), see how to document your pedagogical skills (uio.no)
> Documented potential for project acquisition (uio.no)
> Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
> Personal suitability and motivation for the position
The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants:
> Academic qualifications and academic production, with emphasis on works published within the last 5 years. Originality and innovative thinking will be weighted more heavily than quantity
> Interest in and ability to combine textual and contextual perspectives is an advantage
International peer-reviewed publications
> Experience with research projects
> Potential to contribute to the long-term development of the academic and research environment at the Department
> Pedagogical qualifications, documented results from teaching and supervision, and disposition to inspire students
> Interest and ability in leadership and administration
> Ability to create and contribute to a positive environment for collaboration
> Experience with and ability to build international networks
> Skills within popular dissemination, public outreach and innovation
In the evaluation of the qualified candidates the full range of these criteria will be explicitly addressed and assessed.
Academic quality, development potential and breadth will be prioritised in this order. The selected candidates are expected to contribute to the objective in the University of Oslo’s strategic plan to “strengthen its international position as a leading research-intensive university through a close interaction across research, education, communication and innovation”.
The successful candidate should demonstrate mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as working languages. If an appointee is not fluent in a Scandinavian language, s/he is expected to reach proficiency equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) within two years. Within three years the appointee is expected to, in Norwegian, be able to actively participate in all functions the position may involve, including teaching. The Faculty of Humanities will aid and facilitate the appointee in reaching said proficiency.
See original job posting and apply online at: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/244884/associate-professor-in-interdisciplinary-rhythm-research
The application must include:
> Application letter (statement of motivation, summarising scientific work and research interest)
> Curriculum Vitae (list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other relevant qualifications)
> Complete list of published works
> List of reference persons: at least 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
Note that Letters of recommendation should not be submitted
Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language), either in the original or in translation.
Applicants are required to describe and document the entire range of qualifications and criteria described in the announcement of the post with concrete examples.
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, Jobbnorge.no.
Selection procedure:
As the first step in the evaluation process, a Selection Committee will assess all applications and invite the most qualified applicants to submit a portfolio of educational certificates and academic works (up to 10 publications, which should not exceed 500 pages in total) for expert assessment. Academic texts shall therefore not be enclosed with the application.
Applicants who are invited to submit academic works are asked to select three works, published within the last 5 years, to be considered as most relevant for the position. In longer publications (monographs), applicants should specify the relevant pages. Applicants are further asked to submit a description of one or more research projects considered relevant for the Department and possibly proposed topics for MA theses (areas in which you feel qualified to supervise). Applicants are also asked to submit a Educational portfolio of 3-6 pages documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which your own practice and learning vision is anchored in the SoTL criteria (focus on student learning, development over time, a research approach and a collegial attitude and practice)
Finally, the most highly ranked candidates will be invited for an interview and a trial lecture.
For questions about the position:
Head of Department Zafer Özgen (https://www.hf.uio.no/imv/english/people/adm/zafero/)
Professor Alexander Refsum Jensenius (https://www.hf.uio.no/english/people/admin/fac/hr/juliebt/)
We offer:
> A professionally stimulating working environment
> Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (https://www.spk.no/en/)
> Attractive welfare benefits (https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/welfare/index.html)
> The opportunity to apply for promotion to full professorship at a later stage
The Department of Musicology is one of the largest music research institutions in Europe. Its staff conducts research in a wide range of areas, including music history, analysis, cognition, and technology, jazz and popular music, the cultural study of music, and music and media. It is home to RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time, and Motion (https://www.uio.no/ritmo/english/) and has excellent research infrastructure, including the world leading fourMs Lab (https://fourms.uio.no/). We are looking for a candidate to strengthen the Department’s research profile and contribute to research-led teaching and supervision.