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<span lang="EN-US">We are seeking a candidate for an Associate Professor of Information Systems with a specialization in Financial Technologies (FinTech). <please see the below details and the link for applying. Please share this position in your network.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">Thank you!</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">Moutaz</span></p>
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<p style="margin-right:0cm; margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">The School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology delivers research and study programmes at bachelor and master
level and from 2022 at PhD level. The emphasis for both research and study programmes are on economics, innovation, digitalization and information technology. Information science, information systems and the interaction between technology and human beings
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The department is expanding its online offers and offers in further and continuing education in cooperation with working life. The department has well-established research groups and research labs at a high international level. The successful candidate will
strengthen our research, educational profile, and planned spezialitaten in FinTech Business Innovation for our Master of Science in Information Systems program. The position requires candidates with a passion for research and teaching, curiosity, and good
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">About the Position</span></strong> </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">The School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology at Kristiania University College is seeking candidates for a permanent full-time Associate Professor position, in the field of
Information Systems /FinTech. <br>
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The applicants should have strong research profiles, clear research visions, educational skills, as well as administrative skills related to research management. <br>
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The successful candidate is expected to strengthen our research and education profile and help establish the field internally both in the form of existing and future study program and as a research area at our campus in Oslo. The position requires a passion
for research and teaching, curiosity and good problem-solving skills. <br>
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The successful candidate is expected to teach and supervise students at Bachelor, Master and PhD level. <br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Primary assessment criteria:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">Candidates must hold a PhD in Finance, Financial Computing, Financial Technologies, Financial Economics, Accounting, Information Systems with focus on FinTech applications, Business
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Candidates should have pedagogical qualifications, supervision experience and demonstrated ability to deliver high quality teaching. Ability to teach data science and analytics applications in finance is a plus.<br>
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The successful candidate is expected to undertake research in the area of financial technology (FinTech). Candidates should have strong knowledge in quantitative techniques, good empirical research skills, and a deep interest in technology in general.<br>
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Applicants are expected to have a strong publication record in the general area of financial technology and distributed ledger technology, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in finance, and distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies
and initial coin offerings, blockchain, robo-advising, entrepreneurial FinTech, digital service innovation, insuretech, paytech, and regulation of FinTech, among others. including research publications at premier venues within the area.<br>
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Candidates must have a strong scientific record of scholarly publications and engagement in the international research community. They should be able to establish, lead, conduct and collaborate in research projects. Research is expected to be anchored within
the field of Information Systems relevant for our Master of Science in Information Systems with focus on FinTech Business Innovation. Experience with applying for research grants and external research funding is an advantage. <br>
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The candidate for this position will be selected based on excellence and fit with the advertised position. In addition, candidates with practical experience within the FinTech domain will be prefered. Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
is a prerequisite. Knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is desirable.<br>
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Women are encouraged to apply.<br>
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Workplace is in beautiful Oslo, Norway.<br>
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Start date is 1st of July 2022.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We offer:</span></strong></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A salary according to qualifications</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A vibrant research community.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An inspiring, friendly, and inclusive working environment.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fully equipped research labs and various research groups</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Attractive welfare arrangements.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A downtown campus in Norway’s capital, Oslo.</span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How to apply</span></strong></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">The application must include:</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Application letter describing how the applicant fits into the announced position, including ambitions for the nearest future</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Detailed CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other relevant qualifications).</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Complete list of scientific publications and merits.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Copies of educational certificates and diplomas. Diplomas issued in other languages than Scandinavian or English must be provided in the original language as well as in an English translation.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Full text of up to 10 selected publications the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A teaching portfolio demonstrating the applicant's qualifications and focus on students learning, and research attitude towards teaching and learning.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color:#474445; box-sizing:inherit">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and telephone number).<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li></ul>
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Each candidate will be evaluated according to the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts. (No: Forskrift om ansettelse og opprykk i undervisnings- og forskerstilling) pursuant to the Norwegian Universities and University
Colleges Act (No: Universitets- og høyskoleloven). <br>
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Qualified applicants will be assessed by an expert committee.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Do you have any questions about the position?</span></strong></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">Please don't hesitate to contact one of our contact</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">persons: <br>
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Asle Fagerstrøm, Professor<br>
Wanda Presthus, Vice Dean for People</span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">Moutaz Haddara, Professor</span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">Application deadline:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445"> </span></b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#474445">March 20th 2022</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="">Application portal: https://www.finn.no/job/fulltime/ad.html?finnkode=249336808</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt; color:black">Moutaz Haddara<br>
<b>Professor of Information Systems</b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black"></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt; color:black">Founding Director- IDEAS Lab (</span></b><a href="http://www.ideaslab.no"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt; color:#0563C1">www.ideaslab.no</span></b></a><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt; color:black">)</span></b></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt; color:black">Program Director- Master of IS in Digital Business Systems</span></b></p>
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Department of Technology<br>
Kristiania University College, Oslo, Norway<br>
</span><a href="mailto:moutaz.haddara@kristiania.no"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt; color:#954F72">moutaz.haddara@kristiania.no</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:7.0pt; color:black"></span></p>
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