NTNU Tenure-track Associate Professor in computer vision

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About the position

We have a vacancy for a Tenure-track Associate Professor in Computer Vision at the Department of Computer Science, Gjøvik.

The candidate is expected to play a major role in be teaching and supervision in computer science. The candidate for the position will primarily support the Bachelor in Engineering - Computer Science. The associate professor will play a role in developing the educational profile in the computer science programs and ensuring an excellent learning environment, in collaboration with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders. The faculty’s study programs should have a strong international profile, and the associate professor is expected to be able to contribute to the development of international alliances and collaboration.

During the tenure track period of six years, the successful applicant will be given professional guidance, training, and advice by mentors appointed by the department to build a successful academic career. The applicant will be subject to a mid-career assessment after three years, and a final tenure assessment after no more than six years. It is expected that the applicant will qualify for a full professorship at the end of the tenure-track period.

The position reports to Head of department

Qualification requirements

Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis):

The position of Associate Professor requires university education in Computer vision, Computer science or equivalent, at least at doctoral level.

The ability to initiate and lead research and development work will be emphasized. Strong emphasis will be placed on publication of research results in recognized international journals within his or her subject area. The greatest emphasis is placed on academic work during the past five years (depending on the disciplinary tradition).

The candidate must:

hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in computer vision, computer science or a closely related area. The Ph.D. should have been awarded in the last five years have a strong background in computer vision, and have a specific focus on color in computer vision. Knowledge of one or more of the following areas is beneficial: color imaging, machine learning, computer graphics or GPU programming be able to teach courses in our Bachelor in computer engineering (“programming” and “computer vision”) have experience and potential in teaching, research and scientific output be able to lead, conduct, consult and collaborate in research projects within applied computer science

Advantage if the candidate has knowledge of java programming.

Documented external funding and experience with research leadership will be rated positively. Experience in collaboration with industry or relevant public-sector institutions is an advantage. The candidate must be able to document significant research experience and contributions in the international frontline within the field of the position.

Experience with development of courses and educational activities, and supervision of students will be regarded as positive for applicants to the associate professorship. The applicants should also demonstrate the communication skills required for excellent teaching, supervision and dissemination.

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Other requirements:

Basic qualifications in the discipline of education are required. Anyone who is appointed without having formal basic qualifications in the discipline of education (formerly referred to as practical qualifications in teaching at university level) and who is unable to document equivalent qualifications is required to complete an approved course within two years of appointment. Uniped at NTNU offers qualifying courses.

Pedagogical skills and qualifications will be emphasized. The evaluation will be based on documented material related to teaching, forms of presentation for the academic works, experience in teaching, supervision of doctoral and master’s degree subjects as well as other types of pedagogical background. Applicants with teaching experience at university level will be preferred. Quality and breadth will be evaluated.

Employees who do not have formal qualifications in teaching at university level and who cannot provide documentation of equivalent qualifications must complete an approved pedagogical development programmewithin two years of appointment.

The person appointed must comply with the decisions about changes due to developments in the subject area, and the organizational changes that may result from decisions regarding the university's activities.

It is a prerequisite that within three years of appointment new employees who do not speak a Scandinavian language can demonstrate skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level three in the course in Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.

Please see the Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts for general criteria for the position.

In the assessment of the best qualified applicant, education, experience and personal suitability will be emphasized, as well as motivation for the position.

We offer 

exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment

an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues

favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

employee benefits

About the application

The application and description of the academic works to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

The application must include (decide what must be included):

Application letter describing the applicant’s experience, competence and motivation for applying the position, as well as main research interests and scientific ambitions for the nearest future

research proposal for the first three to four years of the tenure-track period (maximum 10 pages)

CV including information pertaining to the given qualifications and a full list of publications with bibliographical references

Testimonials and certificates

The most important publications that are relevant for the evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications (maximum 10 publications)

A brief description of the scientific/technological relevance of the candidate's research

Information about educational experience, including development of study programs, curricula, teaching experience, and development of teaching methods and the learning environment. (Documentation of an applicant’s pedagogical qualifications: http://www.ntnu.edu/vacancies/pedagogical-qualifications)

Information about dissemination activities

Other documents which the applicant would find relevant

Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to applicant, e-mail and telephone number)

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

General information

Working at NTNU

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. NTNU wishes to increase the proportion of women in its academic positions, and women are therefore encouraged to apply.

Under the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have their name entered on the list of applicants.

NTNU expressively invites applications from qualified female scientists.

After the application deadline, a shortlist of applicants will be drawn up, and all applicants will be informed as to whether or not they have made the list. An international expert committee will evaluate all shortlisted applicants. The top applicants from this evaluation will be invited for interviews and trial lectures.

The successful applicant should start before 1st of May 2019.

Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Marius Pedersen, phone +47 61 13 5246, email: marius.pedersen@ntnu.no or Department Head Professor John Krogstie. Phone: +47 934 17 551, email: john.krogstie@ntnu.no

For information about processing of applications, please contact Senior Executive Officer Anne Kristin Bratseth, Phone (+47) 73 59 67 15, e-mail: anne.kristin.bratseth@ntnu.no

Submit your application with your CV, diplomas and certificates via jobbnorge.no. Applicants invited for interview must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas. Mark the application with reference number: 2018/42344

Deadline for applications: 2018-12-10

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