Noroff Fagskole

Kristiansand S

Noroff University College is currently seeking an Assistant (lecturer) or Associate Professor (senior lecturer) in Applied Data Science for our Bachelor program.
Campus: Kristiansand, Norway (Physical presence required)
Application Deadline: As soon as possible. We review applications as received.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Assistant Professor (lecturer) or Associate Professor (senior lecturer) to strengthen our Bachelor in Applied Data Science program in Kristiansand, Norway**.** We welcome applications from individuals with strong academic or industry backgrounds. Both academic qualifications and professional experience will be considered during the selection process.
Key Responsibilities:
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Delivering and supporting core and advanced topics in applied data science at undergraduate level.
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Designing, managing, and evaluating technical courses across the programme.
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Supervising student projects and contributing to academic advising.
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Engaging in applied research, scholarly activity, or industry collaboration.
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Contributing to curriculum development and innovation in teaching practice.
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Participating in departmental meetings and wider academic community activities.
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For all applicants (Assistant or Associate professor):
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Fluent in English.
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A bachelor level undergraduate qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a directly related field.
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A master's level postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
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Solid understanding of foundational computer science concepts (Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Databases, Statistical analysis and inference, Machine learning and artificial intelligence, Data visualisation and data wrangling techniques).
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Comfortable in supporting and teaching technical applied data science courses (including Mathematics, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, Programming, Statistical Analysis).
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Familiarity with common data science tools and platforms (e.g. Jupyter, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Power BI, SQL/NoSQL systems).
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An evidenced ability to teach within a university context or experience in facilitating/developing industry training.
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Additional requirements for appointment as Associate Professor (Førsteamanienis):
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A PhD in an appropriately aligned discipline, or comparable industry experience
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Demonstrable experience in teaching and supervision at the higher education level.
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Formal pedagogical training (or a willingness to undertake this shortly after appointment).
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Documented academic research and publication activity.
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Additional requirements for appointment as Associate Professor (Førstelektor):
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Documented extensive teaching experience and pedagogical development.
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Formal pedagogical training.
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Demonstrated contribution to academic programme development or educational innovation.
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In some cases, equivalent professional experience and pedagogical competence may be considered in place of formal academic publication.
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Experience We Also Value:
While not essential for appointment as Assistant Professor (Høyskolelektor), the following will strengthen your application:
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Progress towards a PhD in an appropriately aligned discipline, or comparable industry experience.
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Proficient in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.
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Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and/or deploying data pipelines.
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Experience in applied research, data-driven product development, or collaborative data science projects.
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Familiarity with professional tools and practices such as version control (Git), Agile methods, and reproducible research.
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Formal pedagogical qualifications would be advantageous, although development is offered as part of the appointment.
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Personal Attributes:
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
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Enthusiasm about learning and education.
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Open to innovative models of learning and teaching.
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Self-motivated and capable of taking initiative.
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Willing to take direction from senior academic staff.
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We offer you the following:
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A dynamic and international work environment.
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Competent colleagues with a passion for technology and teaching.
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Students motivated to learn
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Work-life balance.
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Salary in accordance with agreement.
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Additional "squeeze days" between public holidays and weekends
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Application Process:
Please submit (in one document) a full academic CV and a cover lettersummarising your suitability for the role, including the post number KRDSAAP2505, as soon as possible.
To learn more about Noroff University College and our Bachelors programs, visit https://www.noroff.no/en/studies/university-college

Assistant / Associate Professor in Applied Data Science