About this role
About the position At the Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, there is a vacancy for a 100% permanent position as Associate Professor in Sustainable Crop Production, with a focus on grain and seed crops. We are seeking a dedicated researcher and educator who will help shape the next generation of Norwegian agronomists and strengthen our research portfolio in modern, technology-driven crop production. The position includes responsibilities in teaching as well as basic and applied research. Familiarity with Nordic grain and seed production systems is essential. Expertise in precision agriculture and digital tools for crop management will be considered an advantage. We expect you to take a central role in renewing and expanding our teaching in central crop production courses and to actively contribute to the further development of our plant science study program. A strong interest in integrating agronomy with technology — including precision agriculture, sensor-based field management, and data-driven decision support — is highly valued. You will help position NMBU as a national leader in agricultural technology and precision agriculture in both teaching and research. You are expected to develop and lead an internationally visible research program on sustainable production of grain and seed crops, and to demonstrate the ability to attract competitive external funding from national and international sources. The position requires strong collaborative skills and the capacity to build partnerships with the Norwegian agricultural industry, the institutional research sector, public authorities, and farmer organizations. Interdisciplinary engagement across IPV, BIOVIT, and other faculties at NMBU is a natural part of the role, and we particularly welcome ideas for joint course and project development with the Department of Animal Sciences and others working at the interface of plant production, technology, and data science. You will supervise PhD, master's, and bachelor's students, and contribute to teaching at all levels. Demonstrated teaching expertise and the ability to integrate research into teaching are essential. We are proud to have Norway's most satisfied university students, and we are looking for candidates who share our commitment to innovative teaching methods, student-active learning, and lifelong learning. The position also includes administrative tasks and contributions to shared responsibilities at the faculty. Take the opportunity to help modernize crop science teaching and research at NMBU, and to shape sustainable grain and seed production for Norwegian agriculture. We look forward to welcoming you to our team. Main tasks Conduct science of high, international standard Attract national and international funding for basic and applied research Lead and participate in research projects Network and collaborate within and outside NMBU Publish regularly in peer-reviewed international journals Contribute to profiling the research group as a prominent actor within sustainable crop production Teach courses in our study portfolio, both general and more specialized subjects Development of new courses and study programs, including online courses for the continuing education market Supervision of PhD, master and bachelor students Contribute to the strategic development of the research group, department, and faculty Administrative tasks and other joint tasks at the faculty in collaboration with colleagues and students Competence All qualifications below are required for the position, unless it is specified that they are considered an advantage. 1) Academic qualifications: • Ph.D. in Crop Science, Plant Science, Agronomy, or fields related to the described position • Ability to develop and lead internationally recognized research within the subject area • Competence and experience within grain and/or seed crop production systems • Experience in planning and conducting field experiments and/or applied research with grain and seed crops • Documented research output / publication record such as international peer-reviewed publications in relevant scientific journals, books, and research reports within the research area • Experience with research processes, including international research collaboration and externally funded research • Research leadership experience is considered an advantage • Competence and experience in precision agriculture, digital tools, or data-driven approaches to crop management is considered an advantage • Experience with research relevant to Nordic agricultural conditions is considered an advantage • Excellent communication skills, both to the scientific community and to a broader community 2) Educational qualifications (documented) • Pedagogical education, completed separate program at minimum 200 hours* • Teaching experience from higher education • Breadth or variety of educational experience, such as teaching at different academic levels • Supervision experience • Basic teaching skills in planning, implementing, evaluating and developing teaching and supervision • Experience with educational leadership is considered an advantage *Those who do not meet the pedagogical requirements at the time of employment shall be required to meet them within two years of employment. 3) Applied knowledge, among others • Experience with dissemination is considered an advantage • Experience with industry collaboration is considered an advantage 4) Management, committees and boards and administration, among others • Experience with management, committees and boards and administration is considered an advantage 5) Special qualifications, among others • Good written and oral communication skills in Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) and English is a prerequisite for performing the duties of the position. Personal qualities, among others • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Outstanding collaborative and communicative skills. • Strong, professi