Election of Department Head and Deputy Head

The election of the Department head and Deputy Head is conducted as a single election, unless the department board decides that the Deputy Head is to be appointed by the Department Head. Both the Department Head and Deputy Head shall be elected in accordance with the rules adopted by the university board.

The election is conducted electronically, with the weighting of voting groups as determined by the university. Permanent academic staff in at least a 50% position are eligible for the roles of Department Head and Deputy Head.

If a majority of the department board so wishes, the Department Head can be hired in accordance with the rules that have been approved by the university board. 

Who can become the Department Head and Deputy Head?

The formal qualification requirements for the Department Head at PSI for the period 2024-2027 are as follows:

• Primary requirement is professor competence, but there is also a possibility to deviate from this

• A PhD in psychology or equivalent is required

• Proficiency in Norwegian/Scandinavian language at a C1 level, and English as a working language

Non-formal qualifications for the department head

• Relevant management experience

• Good knowledge of psychology as a practice field, teaching, and research area in Norway

• Understanding of the operations of knowledge/research organizations

• Personal suitability

Who can nominate candidates?

Candidates eligible for election must be formally nominated by the nomination deadline.

• Anyone with voting rights has the right to nominate candidates
• Nominations must be signed by at least five individuals with voting rights
• Nominated candidates should be consulted beforehand and must agree to take on the position if elected
• Each individual can only sign one nomination for the same position

Who has the right to vote?

Students and permanent staff employed with at least a 50% position at the institute, as well as Professor II, have the right to vote. Additionally, temporary staff have the right to vote if, on the election days, they have a continuous employment relationship of at least 50%. Those who are on leave to hold positions outside the university do not have voting rights.

Election board

The election board ensures that the election is carried out in accordance with the University of Oslo's election regulations, oversees the election process, and makes all decisions that are not assigned to another body in connection with the election.

• Elections at UiO
• Election regulations at UiO (only in Norwegian)
• Management and Administration Regulations for the Department of Psychology