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Job posted by The University of Agder (18/02/2009 09:24)
Job Description
Job
PROFESSOR IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Research Framework Programme/
Marie Curie Actions
No
Job Reference Number
127/08
Main Research Field
Religious Sciences
Sub Research Field
Non-Christian religions
Job Summary
Permanent position as Professor in Religious Studies at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History
Job Description
The University of Agder is Norway’s youngest university with activities in Kristiansand, Grimstad and Arendal. The academic activity is organized at 5 faculties. The University of Agder has more than 8500 students and 940 employees.
The University of Agder invites applications for a permanent position as Professor in Religious Studies at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History, Faculty of Humanities and Education. The department has ca. 30 academic positions.
The department offers one-year courses, Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in religion and history, and is responsible for instruction in religion, life stance and ethics in the university’s teacher education programmes (Pre-School Teacher Education, General Teacher Education and Postgraduate Certificate in Education). The department is also responsible for the PhD programme in Religion, Ethics and Society. The position is currently located in Kristiansand, Norway.
The department’s academic milieu is characterized at all levels by the study of the nuanced relation between the Christian faith and other religions in modern society, exploring religion and ethics from theological, philosophical and social scientific viewpoints. The emphasis of the department’s current competence is on the Christian faith. The department is therefore seeking a Professor with expertise in religions other than Christianity and in comparative religion.
Applicants must have extensive research experience in religion in contemporary societies, and experience in empirical studies of “lived religion” is preferred.
The Professor will contribute to teaching and research supervision at all levels within the subject area, with particular responsibility for the Master’s degree and PhD levels. The Professor will be expected to be an active researcher and provide leadership in planning and developing new research activities at the department. The applicant must have experience in international collaboration in the field.
Title
Professor
Type of Contract
Permanent
Status
Full-time
Country
NORWAY
City
Kristiansand
Company/Institute
Department of Religion, Philosophy and History
Benefits
The position is renumerated within the State salary scale, salary plan 17.510, code 1013, salary grades 66-83 (NOK 514,700-765,000). A compulsory pension contribution will be deducted and paid to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund according to current statutory provisions.
Comment/web site for additional job details
The full announcement text is available on www.uia.no/vacancies
Organisation/Institute Contact Data
Organisation
University of Agder
Division/Faculty/Department
Faculty of Humanities and Education, Department of Religion, Philosophy and History
Street
Gimlemoen
City
Kristiansand
Postal Code
4604
Country
NORWAY
Phone
(+47) 38141558
(+47) 38141554
(+47) 38141665 / 90012289
E-Mail
Arstein.Justnes@uia.no
Pal.Repstad@uia.no
Berit.Eide.Johnsen@uia.no
Website
www.uia.no/en
Application Details
Application Deadline
30/03/2009
How To Apply
website
Personal Data treatment
(according to local legislation)
yes
Required Education Level
Degree
PhD
Degree Field
Religious Sciences
Required Languages
Language
ENGLISH
Prority
High
Reading level
Good
Writing level
Good
Comprehension level
Good
Speaking level
Good
Required Research Experiences
Main Research Field
Religious Sciences
Research Sub Field
Non-Christian religions
Years of Research Experience
5
Required Skills
Skill
Teaching
Research
