The fixed-term position of rector for the period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2029, was announced on August 1 with an application deadline of September 12. The rector is appointed by the university board.
The selection committee consists of:
- Chair Berit Johanne Kjeldstad (leader)
- External board member Björn Brorström
- Internal board member Hilde Sofie Fjeld
- Chief union representative Ragnar Knudsen
- Employer representative Elin Corneliussen
- Student representative Patrick Gabrielsen
The appointment will be made at the university board meeting on October 24, 2024, based on the recommendation from the selection committee.
| Søkernr | Navn | Tittel | Alder | Kjønn | Sted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soumen Roy | Associate Technical Specialist | 41 | Male | Mexico City |
| 2 | Lars-Petter Jelsness-Jørgensen | Rector at Østfold University College | 49 | Male | Kråkerøy |
| 3 | Dimitrios Polychronopoulos | PhD Candidate - Researcher | 55 | Male | Drammen |
| 4 | Harald Holone | Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, Engineering, and Economics, Østfold University College | 51 | Male | Halden |