University Lecturer in Digital Culture

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University Lecturer (temporary position) in Digital Culture

The Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies areseeking an engaged and academically strong candidate for a temporary 50% position as a University Lecturer. The position is temporary with a planned starting date 1 January 2027 and will last until 30 June 2027.

About the Department:

The Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE) has approximately 80 academic staff, 20 administrative staff, 35 PhD candidates, and 13 postdoctoral research fellows. The Department includes the disciplines of Comparative Literature, Digital Culture, Classical Studies, Art History, Nordic Literature, Nordic Linguistics, Nordic Subject Didactics, Old Norse Philology, Norwegian as a Second Language, Linguistics and Theatre Studies. The Department is responsible for editing Bokmålsordboka, Nynorskordboka, and Norsk Ordbok, and hosts the Centre for Digital Narratives, the Centre for Norwegian Professional Language (Fagspråksenteret), and the national language infrastructure Clarino.

Of the permanent staff at LLE, 8 currently work within the field of Digital Culture. In addition, the discipline includes 8 PhD candidates and 8 postdoctoral research fellows.

Work tasks:

In this position, you will be responsible for, among other things:

• Teaching and other teaching-related duties within the subject area of digital culture.
• Teaching, examinationand student follow-up.
• Teaching, supervision and examination in other subjects at the Faculty/Department may also be relevant.
• Administrative tasks at the Department.

Digital culture is taught in English and Norwegian.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The applicant must have:

• A Norwegian master’s degree or equivalent in digital culture or another relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional or teaching experience.

It is an advantage to have:

• Experience with digital tools in teaching.
• Completed an introductory course in university pedagogy.
• Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at level B2 or higher.

The ability to combine independent work and collaboration, and to engage students, will be emphasized. Personal qualities and eligibility will be considered in the evaluation.

The appointed candidate is required to have their daily workplace at the University of Bergen and must comply with the applicable guidelines and regulations.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally stimulating work environment.
• Opportunities to build strong professional networks.
• A secure and flexible working environment with good welfare benefits.
• A workplace in the heart of Bergen – close to both urban life and nature.
• Salary as a University Lecturer (position code 1009), currently corresponding to a gross annual salary of NOK 653,000 – 693,000 for a full-time position. A higher salary may be considered for particularly qualified applicants. Further salary increases will be based on seniority in the position.
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides a secure occupational pension scheme, disability and survivor benefits, as well as access to favourable housing loans.

How to apply for the job:

Applications must be submitted electronically through the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. Follow the steps in the application process and include the following:

• Under “Application text”: Write a brief statement outlining your motivation for applying for the position.
• Under “CV”, please include:
• Personal details.
• Professional experience and qualifications (fill in the sections applicable to you). A list of publications/scientific works may be uploaded as a separate document if preferred (publication list).
• Language skills.
• At least two referees. Individuals who can assess your teaching experience and pedagogical qualifications will be particularly relevant.
• Under “Attachments”,upload the following as separate documents:
• Documentation of pedagogical qualifications (education, teaching experience, or other relevant pedagogical experience)
• Diplomas verifying completed degrees (scanned versions of originals or certified copies of all diplomas from higher education) and relevant certificates
• Any evaluation reports or other feedback on your teaching
• A list of relevant scientific publications
• Up to five academic works

The application and attachments must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language, or English. Documentation in other languages must be accompanied by a certified translation. Attachments must be in Word or PDF format and uploaded to Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

For further information about the appointment process, click here.