About the position
At the University of Agder, a permanent 100% position is available as associate professor / professor in developmental psychology. The position is affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, psychology academic group. The position is located at Campus Kristiansand. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.
The faculty currently consists of four departments: the Department of health and nursing sciences, the Department of nutrition and public health, the Department of sport science and physical education, and the Department of psychosocial Health. The psychology academic group is established under the Department of psychosocial Health. The group is responsible for developing and establishing a new professional study program in psychology at the University of Agder and thereby strengthening research activity in psychology. The faculty hosts both research groups and research centers relevant to various areas of expertise within psychology.
With this position, the faculty aims to strengthen research and educational competence in developmental psychology. In this context, developmental psychology is defined as the scientific study of both typical and atypical changes over time in individuals’ behavior, emotions, cognition, and social relationships.
Responsibilities
Relevant tasks include academic and coordination responsibility for courses in developmental psychology, as well as teaching, skills training, clinical supervision, and guidance of students in the professional psychology program. Teaching may also be required in other study programs where developmental psychology is included, as well as in continuing and further education for psychologists.
It is further expected that the person appointed will engage in research and development work and contribute to strengthening the faculty’s research activity in developmental psychology.
Supervision of PhD candidates may also be relevant, depending on the applicant’s qualifications.
Required qualifications
For appointment as associate professor, a master’s degree or professional degree in psychology, and a PhD in a relevant field with a dissertation on a topic within developmental psychology are required. The applicant must also be an active researcher in the field, and their research and development work in developmental psychology must be described in the application.
The criteria of employment are pursuant to the Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.
Criteria for educational competence for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor at UiA.
The working language at the University of Agder is Norwegian. The person appointed must be proficient in Norwegian/another Scandinavian language, or English. Good written and oral proficiency in English is required. UiA will facilitate participation in Norwegian language courses. Permanent employees are expected to be proficient in Norwegian within three years.
Applicants must be able to document research results within developmental psychology.
Desired qualifications
- Specialist competence in psychology
- A national and international research network
- Teaching and supervision experience from higher education
Personal qualities
Personal suitability for the position will be emphasized. Attention will be given to academic engagement, collaborative experience, and teamwork skills.
We offer
- Professional development in a large, exciting, and socially influential organisation
- A positive, inclusive, and diverse working environment
- Modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
- Membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
More about working at UiA.
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.510, code 1013 Professor, NOK 900 000 - 990 000 gross salary per year, or code 1011 Associate Professor, NOK 800 000 - 900 000 gross salary per year. Higher salary grades may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
General information
UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability, or an incomplete CV.
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.
Application
The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link "Apply for this job".
The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:
• CV
• Diplomas and certificates
• Doctoral dissertation
• Documentation of educational competence
• List of publications
• If applicable, a profiling document justifying that the applicant meets the criteria for appointment as professor
• Up to 15 academic publications for evaluation
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English..
Application deadline: 1 August 2025.
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