Nord University

Nord University is committed to delivering relevant educational programmes and research, with a focus on bioeconomics, innovation and entrepreneurship, and welfare, health and education. Nord University was founded and accredited on January 1 2016 and is state-owned higher education institution.

Nord University has a focus on developing regional networks with communities, business and industry, which is strengthened by a decentralized model. Cooperation between the university and community and working life stimulates development, through the education of professionals and leaders and through research that contributes to economic growth.

Nord University has established collaborations with international partners in the High North and around the globe. Established joint degree programmes and research projects with, among others, Russia, the Ukraine and Slovakia, build on strong educational networks. Nord University admits exchange students from partner institutions from around the world and supports a lively and diverse student community.

The administration is responsible for implementation of, and reporting related to, strategies adopted by the Board and Rector. The administration has a central role in supporting the university's teaching, research, dissemination and strategic activities.

The Nord University has a strong position within education in the field of Media Technology, with bachelor degrees within Film and TV, 3D art, animation and VFX and Games and entertainment technology(see http://mediastudent.no/media/ for more detailed info).The Media Technology studies are located in Steinkjer and as the lectures are all given in English, the position requires good English skills (both oral and written).

The Faculty of Education and Arts, Nord University, Norway, invites applications for a 100 % permanent position as associate professor in English subject pedagogy.If there are no qualified applicants for the position of associate professor, the faculty may decide to hire at the assistant professor level. In this case, the incumbent will be expected to qualify as associate professor within a period agreed with the dean.The position is located in Bodø. Nord University faculties.