Associate Professor in algorithms and data structures

at  OsloMet storbyuniversitetet

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Are you passionate about the core competences in computer science educations? The Department of Computer Science has a permanent 100% position as Associate Professor in Algorithms and Data Structures.
Algorithms and data structures concerns the efficient storage and manipulation of data using computers, and is central to all software development.
Read more about our research groups: https://www.oslomet.no/om/tkd/it/fou

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• doctoral degree (PhD). in a subject area relevant to computer science, computer technology, systems development, or similar
• documented research experience and scientific publications related to algorithms and data structures, systems development, programming languages, or a closely related field.
• good competence in Java programming as well as one or more of the following areas: Algorithms and data structures, C/C++ programming, Python, DevOPS, and software testing
• good collaboration and communication skills
• good written and oral presentation skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language and English
  Persons who at the time of employment do not have sufficient skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language will be offered training in Norwegian, and must be able to demonstrate Norwegian skills at least equivalent to level B2 within three years from the time of employment.
  The applicant must document relevant educational competence in accordance with OsloMet’s Guidelines for the assessment of educational competence at OsloMet.
  General criteria for appointments to academic positions are covered by the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO

• teach and supervise at the bachelor’s and master’s level, in fields related to algorithms and data structures, programming in Java and other languages, and other topics within programming and software development.
• actively contribute to the development of high-quality education
• actively contribute to the development of the study programs at the department
• perform academic-administrative tasks

You will be assessed by an expert committee. Please upload the following documents together with your application by the application deadline:

• application letter
• CV, certificates, and all sides of diplomas
• complete list of publications
• up to 10 scientific full-text works, submitted together with a table of contents and a short introduction that highlights the relevance of each article for the position and a detailed description of the applicant’s contribution to the article.
• contact information for 2 references (one leader, one colleague)
• a text (up to 2 pages) outlining the candidate’s relevant pedagogical experience and plans for pedagogical activity and development in the position
• a text (up to 2 pages) describing the candidate’s relevant research and plans for research activity in the position. This overview should include a list of existing projects and research collaborations
• documentation of educational competence including profiling documen