University Lecturer (temporary position) in Digital Culture

University of Bergen; Norway; On-site; NOK 653,000 - 693,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Pension Fund

Professional networks

Bergen city center workplace

Job summary

The Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen invites applications for a temporary 50% University Lecturer position in Digital Culture. The appointment runs from 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027, with 18.75 weekly hours.

The role covers teaching in digital culture, examinations, student follow-up, and possible cross-subject duties. Applicants should hold a Norwegian master’s degree in digital culture or related field, plus relevant teaching experience;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in digital culture or related field.
• Relevant professional or teaching experience.
• Experience with digital tools in teaching (advantage).
• Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at level B2 or higher (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Teach and perform teaching-related duties in digital culture.
• Conduct teaching, examinations and student follow-up.
• Engage in supervision and examination in related subjects as needed.
• Handle departmental administrative tasks.

Skills

Teaching

Digital Culture

Course development

Student supervision

Education

Master's degree in digital culture or related discipline

Introductory course in university pedagogy

Tools

Digital teaching tools

Job description

Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies

Organisation/Company University of Bergen Department Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies Research Field Cultural studies Oriental studies Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 18,75 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

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.

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 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.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Acting Head of Department Anders Gullestad at [e-mail] , phone: [phone] or Associate Professor David Wright at [e-mail] ,phone: [phone].

Questions or inquiries about the electronic application process can be directed to the Faculty of Humanities at [e-mail] .

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

We encourage men to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.

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