About the Ph.D. fellowship
The Ph.D. project must be within the field of English methodology. The project should proceed from current international research in the field and critically engage with the methodology of English as a school subject, for the purpose of developing and strengthening (both pupils’ and teachers’) learning processes. A strong application would also indicate how the project accords with existing research and teaching in English methodology at the Faculty of Professional Studies, and the applicant is as such asked to reflect over how the proposed project can contribute towards development at both the department- and faculty levels. (Cf. for instance English instruction in the Master of Education-program, the potential role of English as a subject in the faculty’s formal research training, etc.) The Ph.D. in Professional Praxis comprises a course component of 45 ECTS as well as the production of an independent piece of scientific research.
The duration of the position is 3 years without additional work assignments at the Faculty, or 4 years with 25% allocated annually to other work assignments. These can include teaching, supervision of students at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, etc. It is expected that the successful candidate contribute towards the development of the research milieu at the School of Professional Studies. The appointee will be expected to maintain a working presence on campus.
The Ph.D. project must be within the field of English methodology. The project should proceed from current international research in the field and critically engage with the methodology of English as a school subject, for the purpose of developing and strengthening (both pupils’ and teachers’) learning processes. A strong application would also indicate how the project accords with existing research and teaching in English methodology at the Faculty of Professional Studies, and the applicant is as such asked to reflect over how the proposed project can contribute towards development at both the department- and faculty levels. (Cf. for instance English instruction in the Master of Education-program, the potential role of English as a subject in the faculty’s formal research training, etc.) The Ph.D. in Professional Praxis comprises a course component of 45 ECTS as well as the production of an independent piece of scientific research.
The duration of the position is 3 years without additional work assignments at the Faculty, or 4 years with 25% allocated annually to other work assignments. These can include teaching, supervision of students at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, etc. It is expected that the successful candidate contribute towards the development of the research milieu at the School of Professional Studies. The appointee will be expected to maintain a working presence on campus.
Desired skills and experience
Qualifications and Personal Skills:
In addition to the above, the successful candidate must have:
The theme and research perspective of the candidate’s Master’s thesis will be given consideration in the evaluation of the candidates.
Evaluation of candidates will be based on a project overview and plan for the execution of the project. Relevant previous research experience will count in the candidate’s favor. The project plan must receive final approval from the Faculty’s PhD. commission, not later than 3 months after appointment to the position, at which time a supervisor will be officially appointed.
Failure to procure this approval will be grounds for termination of employment.
Employment can be terminated as a consequence of failure to gain admittance to the doctoral program, failure to provide progress reports, insufficient progress of the research project, and/or failure to carry out work assignments associated with the position.
Potential candidates for the position will be invited to an interview and a trial lecture.
Mastery of English is a requirement for the position. The Ph.D. dissertation must be written in English.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be resident in Bodø.
Salary and Working Conditions:
The salary for PhD candidates is set at wage level 50 in the Norwegian State Salary Scale.
As an employee at the University of Nordland you become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and you will also get access to other social benefits. A statutory amount to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will automatically be deducted from the salary.
The successful candidate must abide by the laws, agreements and directives that apply to the position at any time.
According to the employment policy of the institution, our staff should reflect the population in general. We encourage candidates of minority background to apply for the position.
The University practices moderate allocation according to gender quotas in accordance with the Basic Agreement for the Civil Service.
Application:
The application should comprise:
All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form.
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit complete documentation within the application deadline
After the expiry of the application deadline a publicly available applicant list will be announced. Applicants can request that their candidacy be withheld from the public list but are required to explain the reasons for this in their application. The applicants will in this case be given advance notice of the announcement.
Contact Information Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Dean of the Faculty Wenche Rønning (wenche.ronning@uin.no), Leader of the Centre for Practical Knowledge, Professor James McGuirk (james.mcguirk@uin.no), or the Chair of the Department of English, Associate Professor Ken R. Hanssen (ken.runar.hanssen@uin.no).
Pos.nr. 30060229
In addition to the above, the successful candidate must have:
- Completed a Master’s degree in a relevant field of study with an average grade of B or better;
- At least two years of relevant work experience;
- Documented that all conditions for admission to the doctoral program are met.
The theme and research perspective of the candidate’s Master’s thesis will be given consideration in the evaluation of the candidates.
Evaluation of candidates will be based on a project overview and plan for the execution of the project. Relevant previous research experience will count in the candidate’s favor. The project plan must receive final approval from the Faculty’s PhD. commission, not later than 3 months after appointment to the position, at which time a supervisor will be officially appointed.
Failure to procure this approval will be grounds for termination of employment.
Employment can be terminated as a consequence of failure to gain admittance to the doctoral program, failure to provide progress reports, insufficient progress of the research project, and/or failure to carry out work assignments associated with the position.
Potential candidates for the position will be invited to an interview and a trial lecture.
Mastery of English is a requirement for the position. The Ph.D. dissertation must be written in English.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be resident in Bodø.
Salary and Working Conditions:
The salary for PhD candidates is set at wage level 50 in the Norwegian State Salary Scale.
As an employee at the University of Nordland you become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and you will also get access to other social benefits. A statutory amount to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will automatically be deducted from the salary.
The successful candidate must abide by the laws, agreements and directives that apply to the position at any time.
According to the employment policy of the institution, our staff should reflect the population in general. We encourage candidates of minority background to apply for the position.
The University practices moderate allocation according to gender quotas in accordance with the Basic Agreement for the Civil Service.
Application:
The application should comprise:
- A complete CV
- A list of academic works, if relevant
- Official copies of academic transcripts
- A project plan. The plan should be about 10 pages in length and should present the central project idea with reference to the praxis field. The relevance of the project to the doctoral program should, in addition, be grounded through the choice of methods and scientific outlook. The project plan should include a plan for the execution of the project in the allotted timeframe.
- A plan for the employment period
All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form.
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit complete documentation within the application deadline
After the expiry of the application deadline a publicly available applicant list will be announced. Applicants can request that their candidacy be withheld from the public list but are required to explain the reasons for this in their application. The applicants will in this case be given advance notice of the announcement.
Contact Information Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Dean of the Faculty Wenche Rønning (wenche.ronning@uin.no), Leader of the Centre for Practical Knowledge, Professor James McGuirk (james.mcguirk@uin.no), or the Chair of the Department of English, Associate Professor Ken R. Hanssen (ken.runar.hanssen@uin.no).
Pos.nr. 30060229
About the employer
University of Nordland
The University of Nordland (UiN), located in Bodø, Norway, offers studies at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level. Each year, students are admitted to more than 100 study programmes within professional studies and theoretical disciplinary studies. UiN offers PhD programmes in Business, Sociology, Aquatic Biosciences, and Professional Studies.
Today we have more than 6000 students and 600 staff members on campus Bodø, Helgeland and Vesterålen.
Faculty of Professional Studies
The Faculty of Professional Studies (PHS) is one of four faculties at the University of Nordland. PHS offers Master’s degrees in Practical Knowledge, Adapted Education, Clinical Nursing, and Sports Science. The Faculty also offers degrees in Nursing, Education (Grade school and preschool) as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Sports Science and English. The faculty also offers a Ph.D. degree in the Study of Professional Praxis.
The Centre for Practical Knowledge (CPK) is a research center at the Faculty of Professional Studies that offers degrees at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels, along with pursuing research that seeks to develop and articulate the notion of practical knowledge as it relates to professional practice. CPK is a cross-disciplinary, humanities-inspired initiative whose teaching and research staff comprises philosophers, sociologists, psychologists, anthropologists, as well as researchers in pedagogy and caring science.
The Department of English at the Faculty of Professional Studies offers methodological and disciplinary courses for the four-year teacher-training program (GLU) and the five-year Master of Education program, a disciplinary Bachelor of English degree, as well as a variety of courses for other faculties at the university, such as Business English and English Language Support. The department is committed to developing attractive, relevant, and intellectually stimulating courses within the fields of literature, cultural studies, linguistics, and methodology, that help meet regional and national demands for English language skills at all levels, while at the same time serving a formative function for the individual student. Instruction is research-based and of high quality.
The University of Nordland (UiN), located in Bodø, Norway, offers studies at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level. Each year, students are admitted to more than 100 study programmes within professional studies and theoretical disciplinary studies. UiN offers PhD programmes in Business, Sociology, Aquatic Biosciences, and Professional Studies.
Today we have more than 6000 students and 600 staff members on campus Bodø, Helgeland and Vesterålen.
Faculty of Professional Studies
The Faculty of Professional Studies (PHS) is one of four faculties at the University of Nordland. PHS offers Master’s degrees in Practical Knowledge, Adapted Education, Clinical Nursing, and Sports Science. The Faculty also offers degrees in Nursing, Education (Grade school and preschool) as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Sports Science and English. The faculty also offers a Ph.D. degree in the Study of Professional Praxis.
The Centre for Practical Knowledge (CPK) is a research center at the Faculty of Professional Studies that offers degrees at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels, along with pursuing research that seeks to develop and articulate the notion of practical knowledge as it relates to professional practice. CPK is a cross-disciplinary, humanities-inspired initiative whose teaching and research staff comprises philosophers, sociologists, psychologists, anthropologists, as well as researchers in pedagogy and caring science.
The Department of English at the Faculty of Professional Studies offers methodological and disciplinary courses for the four-year teacher-training program (GLU) and the five-year Master of Education program, a disciplinary Bachelor of English degree, as well as a variety of courses for other faculties at the university, such as Business English and English Language Support. The department is committed to developing attractive, relevant, and intellectually stimulating courses within the fields of literature, cultural studies, linguistics, and methodology, that help meet regional and national demands for English language skills at all levels, while at the same time serving a formative function for the individual student. Instruction is research-based and of high quality.
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