Senior Organist & Educator – Academic Leader

NMH; Oslo; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 825,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norwegian Academy of Music is seeking an Associate Professor of Organ for a permanent 50% position starting 1 August 2027. The role centers on organ performance, with potential teaching in related church music areas.

Responsibilities include teaching, supervising students, artistic development, and administrative duties, with collaboration across faculty and contribution to NMH's research and development goals.

Qualifications

• High international level artistic qualifications.
• Broad performance experience across concert and outreach formats.
• Versatile repertoire across styles.
• Competence in multiple church music disciplines, with emphasis on contemporary church expressions.
• In-depth knowledge of Norwegian church music traditions.
• Teaching and supervisory experience at a high level with documented results.

Responsibilities

• Teach organ performance, improvisation, and liturgical organ playing to church music students at all levels.
• Supervise doctoral-level students and lead seminars and courses within area of expertise.
• Engage in artistic development and contribute to research and development projects.
• Perform administrative duties and use digital tools to organize teaching and communication with students and colleagues.

Skills

Artistic excellence

Broad performance experience

Stylistic versatility

Church music competence

Norwegian church music knowledge

Teaching experience

Education

University-level pedagogical program

Job description

The Norwegian Academy of Music is seeking an Associate Professor of Organ for a permanent 50% position starting 1 August 2027. The role centers on organ performance, with potential teaching in related church music areas.

Responsibilities include teaching, supervising students, artistic development, and administrative duties, with collaboration across faculty and contribution to NMH's research and development goals.