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Faculty of Theology Associate Professor in Religion and Society/Interreligious Studies The Faculty of Theology has a vacancy for a full-time Associate Professor with a particular obligation to engage in research, teach and supervise in the field of religion and society/interreligious studies. Thematically, methodologically and theoretically, this field is still under development. It involves broad interdisciplinary collaboration between the faculty's own teaching staff and colleagues from other relevant areas at the university. Several PhD candidates work in the field. In addition to forming the basis for the Religion and Society study programme and for the continuing education programme in interreligious studies, the field also has an important role in the university's inter-faculty research network, PluRel (Religion in Pluralistic Societies). Work on theoretical and methodological issues has an important place in this field. Key research topics are: comparative religion studies in a social science perspective, religious processes of change in pluralistic societies, conflict and dialogue between religious traditions and texts, the relationship between religion and gender, the relationship between religion and normativity, and the relationship between religion and secularity. The faculty will emphasise qualifications and experience that can help to develop the field as it is described here. The successful applicant must be capable of teaching the Religion and Society study programme, and should also be capable of contributing to other study programmes, as well as to the research training that forms part of the PhD programme. Active participation in international academic forums and the ability to cooperate with others will be emphasised. The appointee is also expected to contribute to building up the faculty's research groups. Requirements/qualifications: Applicants for the position must have higher education in theology, or equivalent relevant education in the field of religion or social science. When assessing applicants, the faculty will, in accordance with the relevant regulations for the University of Oslo, primarily emphasise the submitted scholarly works. When ranking applicants, emphasis will also be placed on documented activities in research dissemination, teaching qualifications, experience of supervision and other activities relevant to the position. Interviews will be used in the appointment process, and applicants may also be required to give a trial lecture. The appointment procedure is also governed by the 'Rules for appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships'. We offer: A salary in pay grade 57-66, depending on qualifications. A positive and challenging working environment. Membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. Applications must include: A letter of application Curriculum Vitae A complete list of publications (including where they have been published) The application with attachments must be submitted via the University of Oslo's recruitment system, Easycruit. A search committee will select a short-list of applicants, and the short-listed applicants will be invited to submit a complete application including a selection of up to 10 publications. The University of Oslo has a contract for all employees regarding the acquisition of intellectual property rights. There is a gender imbalance among teaching staff at the faculty, and the faculty considers it both professionally relevant and important from a gender perspective to improve this balance. Women are therefore encouraged to apply. Region: Oslo Job type: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Application deadline: 5 September 2011 Location: Faculty of Theology Reference number: 2011/6369 Home page: http://www.tf.uio.no/ Contacts: Dekan Trygve Wyller Telephone: +47 22850359 Forskningsrådgiver Ingunn Gjørva Telephone: +47 22850347