Associate Professor in Urban Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Digitalization

Offer Description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus on professional education. It operates in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. Over 9,000 employees and 44,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

About the job

Associate Professor in Urban Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Digitalization. The role strengthens the department’s capabilities in GIS, technology, and digitalization for urban planning and analysis. The position is anchored in the IAP urban planning program and will interface urban research with technology-based methods.

Duties

• Manage courses and develop didactical approaches to advance the field and strengthen master programmes.
• Develop and organize GIS‑applied courses.
• Tutor and lecture at all levels of the master’s programme and other departments when required.
• Conduct research on spatial planning, GIS, and digital tools in urban planning and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research projects and proposal writing.
• Supervise PhD candidates in GIS and technology-oriented urban research.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

We Offer

Exciting and challenging tasks in a strong international academic environment.

Salary and Conditions

Associate Professor (code 1011) salary from gross 725 000 – 1 000 000 NOK per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. The position is full‑time and permanent in Trondheim, with 37.5 hours per week.

About the application

Submit application and supporting documentation in English. Documents may be in English or Norwegian / Scandinavian language. Attach a description of your scientific work, a research plan, and references for three relevant referees. Applications are evaluated by electronic submission via Jobbnorge.no until the deadline 25 Nov 2025 23 : 59 (Europe / Oslo). Candidates will be invited to interview and deliver a trial teaching session.

Contact : Astrid Steine Lyngby, e‑mail

Equal Opportunity

NTNU is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, functional ability, or cultural background.

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