Associate Professor in Journalism and Digital Plattforms

NordMedia Network; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 740,000 - 920,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary according to State Salary Scale

Guidance programme during first year

Gym membership

Inclusive Workplace

Health service and pensions

Job summary

The University of Stavanger invites applications for an Associate Professor in Journalism and Digital Platforms. The successful candidate will primarily teach bachelor level courses, supervise students, and contribute to master’s and PhD teaching, research, and dissemination.

Strong emphasis on journalism studies, media studies, and the use of digital platforms and AI in the media industry. The role includes collaboration with society, industry, and aims to advance forward-looking journalism and

Qualifications

• PhD in Journalism and Digital Platforms required.
• Journalistic experience and recent editorial work emphasized.
• Knowledge of digital platforms and AI in the media industry emphasized.
• Ability to document active and ongoing research with potential for future high‑level research.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise bachelor’s level courses; some teaching/supervision at master’s/PhD levels.
• Conduct research and disseminate results; participate in examination work.
• Play a key role in developing forward-looking journalism and media studies, and collaborate with society, culture, and industry.
• Develop varied and digital teaching methods and contribute to academic development.

Skills

Journalism studies background

Higher education teaching

Education

PhD in Journalism and Digital Platforms

Job description

Associate Professor in Journalism and Digital Plattforms

Norway University of Stavanger

The University of Stavanger has a vacancy for a position as Associate Professor in Journalism and Digital Platforms at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Media and Social Sciences.

The field for this position is journalism and digital platforms. We are seeking candidates with perspectives on journalism rooted in journalism studies, media studies, social sciences, as well as the humanities.

The successful candidate will primarily teach and supervise students at the bachelor’s level, but will also have some teaching and supervision responsibilities at the master’s and PhD levels within the subject area. Furthermore, the position includes research and dissemination of research results within relevant fields at the department, as well as examination work.

The successful candidate is expected to play a key role in the development of forward‑looking journalism and media studies, and research at UiS, and will have the opportunity to contribute to developing collaboration with society, the cultural sector, and industry.

Development of varied and digital teaching methods, as well as innovation and value creation based on research results and academic development work, are also part of the position.

The workplace is in Stavanger. It is expected that the successful candidate contributes to the academic environment and is available for collaboration at the workplace during normal working hours.

We are seeking an Associate Professor with a PhD in Journalism and Digitale Plattforms, or equivalent competence documented through scientific work of similar scope and quality.

Journalistic experience and recent editorial work will be emphasized. Knowledge of digital platforms and technological changes in newsrooms, as well as the use of AI in the media industry, will also be given weight.

You must be able to document active and ongoing research and demonstrate potential for future high‑level research within the field. Extensive research in journalism studies or digital media will be emphasized.

We emphasize the quality, relevance, and impact of research work rather than where it is published.

You are expected to have a reflective and conscious approach to your teaching and supervision.

You must be able to document active, ongoing research at a high academic level and have the potential for future high‑level research in the subject area. We emphasize the quality, relevance and significance of the research work rather than the where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

It is expected that you have a reflective and conscious approach to your teaching andsupervision.You must have basic competence for teaching and supervision in higher education, normally documented by 200 hours of courses in university-/college teaching combined with teaching practice. If you do not meet this requirement you mustcomplete university pedagogy courses within two years from accession.

Norwegian is the main language at UiS. The working and teaching languages are Norwegian and English.You must be able to teach and supervise in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at a minimum level B2. If you do not meet the requirement, you must complete Norwegian language courses to achieve this level within three years of appointment.

Courses in university pedagogy and Norwegian are offered by the university.

The following attributes are also desirable

• experience with teaching and supervision at the bachelor’s level in journalism, and with academic administrative tasks
• the ability to engage and involve students in teaching where learning objectives, content, and assessment are closely aligned
• experience with and/or interest in developing and using varied teaching methods and digital tools
• dissemination of research results in Norwegian and international publication channels that meet requirements for scientific quality
• development and progression in research and publication, and motivation to promote open research and the intrinsic value of research
• the ability to initiate, secure external funding for, and carry out research and development projects
• experience of collaboration with working life/industry
• contributed to the application of research-based knowledge in society, including results in innovation, value creation, and commercialization of research
• the ability to build and maintain academic networks — regionally, nationally, and internationally
• high work capacity, curiosity, and motivation to contribute to the development of academic and interdisciplinary collaboration at the university
• strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to contribute to a constructive working environment

We offer

• varied duties in a large, exciting and socially important organisation
• an ambitious work community which is developing rapidly. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure.
• colleague-based guidance programme during your first year of teaching at UiS, NyTi .
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.510, code 1011, NOK 740.000-920.000gross per year. A higher salary may be considered in special cases.From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• favourable membership terms at a gym and at the company sports club, SiS sportssenter
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally activeseniors
• as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave,and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and reasonably priced

Diversity is a resource in the working and learning environment at UiS. When we have different backgrounds and experiences, we can approach challenges from multiple perspectives and find better solutions. At UiS, we are committed to showing respect for each other’s differences and accommodating employees with disabilities. We take into consideration your needs and your situation in various life phases.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV, or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these groups for an interview.If you fall into any of these categories, feel free to indicate it when applying for the position. Learn more about the criteria for being considered an applicant in these specific groups here .

Information about the appointment procedure can be obtained from HR-advisor Elin Rødland, e‑mail: elin.rodland @uis.no

UiS

General information

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the actsrelating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology.

Your qualificationsfor the position, based on documentation registered in Jobbnorge, will be assessed by an expert committee. You will receive the committee’s statement as soon as it is available.

If you do not satisfy key parts of the qualification requirements, you may have your application rejected before applications are submitted to the expert committee for assessment.

Based on the expert committee’s statement, relevant applicants will be invited to an interview and teaching demonstration before any recommendations are made. References will also be obtained for relevant candidates. More about the hiring process on our website.

It is a prerequisite that you havea residence which enables you to be present at/available to the academic community duringordinary working hours.

The position has been announced in both Norwegian and English. In the case of differences of opinion between the texts, the Norwegian text shall be decisive.