Arabic-L:PEDA:Oslo University Job

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1) Subject:Oslo University Job

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Date:  08 Feb 2002
From:Gunvor Mejdell <gunvor.mejdell at east.uio.no>
Subject:Oslo University Job

Senior Lectureship in Arabic, University of Oslo

The lectureship is attached to the Department of East European and 
Oriental Studies, Oslo University.  The Department has a total of 32 
permanent academic positions (of which 5 are vacant), 9 research 
scholars and 4 administrative positions.  In addition to this vacancy, 
the following positions are attached to Arabic and Semitic studies: 2 
lectureships (language and literature) and 1 professorship (Semitic 
languages).

The appointee must document his/her qualifications in Arabic language, 
and will be required to teach Arabic language classes at all levels.

The appointee will be required to supervise and initiate 
research-projects, supervise research students and participate in 
teaching and examination at all levels, in addition to administrative 
work according to existing regulations.  As part of his/her normal work 
requirements and academic competence, the appointee may also be obliged 
to undertake duties outside the Department.

Knowledge of Norwegian language and culture will be regarded as an 
advantage.  On the appointment of a candidate who is not fluent in 
Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, the appointee will be expected to learn 
enough Norwegian in the course of two years to be able to participate 
actively in all functions the position may involve.

The minimum requirement for appointment to a permanent academic position 
is a completed doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications.  Applicants 
must document scholarly qualifications within the field of Arabic 
literature and/or  historical and cultural texts.  The appointee must 
document his/her qualifications to teach Arabic at all levels.

Besides the applicant's scholarly publications, weight will be placed on 
pedagogical experience, popularisation of his/her research and 
administrative experience.

In accordance with current rules, main emphasis will be on the 
applicant's publications.   Account will also be taken of research 
management and participation in research projects if sufficient 
documentary evidence of this activity is provided.

Basic pedagogical competence will be required from al applicants.  If an 
applicant has extraordinary pedagogical experience, this may be an extra 
asset, however, and may be taken into consideration when the applicants 
are being ranked.  If the applicant chosen for the position does not 
possess the necessary pedagogical qualifications, he/she must obtain 
these within 2 years.

Oslo University wishes to employ more women in academic positions.  
Women are therefore encouraged to apply.
As a rule, qualified applicants may be called for an interview and a 
trial lecture.


Practical information:

The application must include information about education, previous work 
experience, research- and pedagogical experience and administrative 
experience.  Applicants  who do not fulfil the requirements concerning 
pedagogical education/experience, must obtain this within a period of 2 
years after employment.
Pedagogical experience should be documented, see the Rules that will be 
sent upon request.*)

The applicant must state which publications/works she/he wishes to be 
considered as the most important.  The number of publications should not 
exceed 10.

5 sets of   the application, CV, testimonials and publication-list and 3 
sets of the chosen publications must be sent to:

Det historisk-filosofiske fakultet, postboks 1079 Blindern, 0326 Oslo.  
The application should be marked with the following reference: "Ref. 
arabisk - IØO". Deadline April 16, 2002.

*) Contact edle.stang @ east.uio.no - also for salary specifications and 
work regulations
Additional information about the position: 

Professor Michael Carter : m.g.carter.east.uio.no
or
Senior Lecturer Gunvor Mejdell : gunvor.mejdell at east.uio.no

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