Jobbnorge ID: 114668
The Academy of Opera has a vacant 50% four-year position for a conductor with opera expertise from March 1st 2016. The four-year term may be renewed within an overall timeframe of 12 years after public announcement.
The Academy of Opera has the following courses:
- A two-year bachelor's course in collaboration with the Norwegian Academy of Music (2nd part of bachelor's course)
- A one-year course, with a two-year bachelor's course as a minimum entrance requirement
- A two-year master's course
The professorship covers the field of opera as a whole, with particular emphasis on musical aspects of the design of musical theatre repertoire.
Academic FieldThe professor will give students every encouragement in their efforts to achieve musical understanding by inspiring and challenging them in their artistic development.
The professor will also contribute to the development of opera education at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts by cultivating national and international academic networks. The professor will be expected to participate in the artistic debate both at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and in public, and play a part in promoting the academic activities of the Academy in Norway and abroad.
Work tasksWithin his field, the professor will be responsible for
- Teaching
- Guidance and supervision
- Musical direction of productions (including directing an orchestra/ensemble once or twice a year)
- Artistic research and development
- Knowledge dissemination
20% of the working hours will be devoted to artistic development. This implies activities in opera that lead to new insights, understanding or knowledge, or have an impact on the field. Such activities will be grounded in artistic practices, methods and critical reflection, and will be shared with other specialists and the general public.
Close cooperation with the academic staff of the Academy of Opera is necessary. This particularly applies to the development, planning and implementation of the courses. The professor is expected to participate actively in the strategic development of the Academy of Opera and contribute to the flexible use of the Academie's overall resources.
QualificationsApplicants must be able to document artistic activity of an international standard and appropriate breadth and depth in the field, as well as extensive experience as an opera conductor.
Applicants must document any practical pedagogical skills on the basis of education or teaching and mentoring. Otherwise, reference is made to the general qualification requirements stipulated in the "Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts", especially section 1-2 and section 1-4.
If the applicant has no teacher training or experience, the person appointed may be obliged to complete a course that provides a basic qualification in university college teaching.
Applicants should master one Scandinavian language as well as English written and oral.
In assessing applicants for the position, emphasis will be placed on:
- Ability to collaborate
- Organizational experience
- Experience from project work
- National and international networks relevant to KHIO's activities, particularly activities at the Academy of opera
- Written and oral presentation skills
Among the requirements for the position, emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
If no adequately qualified candidates apply for the position, the Oslo National Academy of the Arts will consider a temporary appointment of an associate professor, see the Civil Service Act, § 5. This position will be for a maximum of three years, which may not be extended. At the end of the period, the employee is entitled to be considered for appointment to an ordinary fixed-term position as professor. If the employee is not deemed qualified, the position of professor will be re-advertised.
We offer:- A pleasant and stimulating work environment
- Attractive new premises in central Oslo
- The salary of a professor, SKO 1013, Salary Grade 71-81 (NOK 628 200-802 400), depending on qualifications. For particularly well-qualified candidates, a higher salary may be considered. There is a compulsory deduction of2% for theState Pension Fund.
- State pension scheme
ApplicationApplication and CV should be submitted via our online recruiting tool, Jobbnorge. Applicants must submit a documented and comprehensive overview of their professional activities within the field of opera and other activities relevant to the position (documentation of productions, i.e flyers, reviews, critiques, video, audio recordings etc). It is also possible to refer to websites showing documentation of performances. It is important that it is evident what is desired assessed and it must follow a list of all documentation submitted.
With the application it shall be enclosed certificates and diplomas, confirmations etc. It is not possible to submit works after the application deadline.
The documentation can be uploaded as an attachment to the application or sent by mail. Submitted documentation by mail shall be in four copies. Any documentation must be submitted within the application deadline.
The applicant may be asked to give a trial lecture, trial mentoring or other form of sample lessons independently or in connection with the interview
General requirementsThe successful candidate must comply with the rules and regulations that apply to state agencies in general and universities and university colleges especially, and must be prepared for organizational and work-related changes.
State employees as a group should, to the greatest extent possible, reflect the diversity of the Norwegian population. People with a minority background are encouraged to apply.
Please note that an applicants' name may be included on a public list of applicants, even if s/he has asked for non-disclosure (pursuant to the Freedom of information Act § 25). In such cases, the applicant will be notified and given an opportunity to withdraw the application.
Fixed-term appointments are designed in accordance with the Ministry's stipulations for such appointments.
For any questions about the position please contact the functioning dean at the Academy of Opera, Jon Petersen, phone: +47 94523349 or Director at Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Gyrid Garshol, phone: +47 97171944
Application deadline: September 1st 2015
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