Cleng A. Eikje is an outdoor educator and historian who teaches at the Department of Sports, Physical Education and Outdoor Studies. From autumn 2021 he is engaged as a PhD Candidate in Cultural History with the project "The sustainability paradox in outdoor recreation".
Responsibilities
- Teaches on the Bachelor's programme in Outdoor Studies.
- Teaches on the Exchange programme Outdoor Leadership, Culture and Ecophilosophy.
- Teaches on the Exchange programme Nordic Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Leadership.
- Teaches on the Master's programme FRIOUT Outdoor Life Studies.
- Teaches on the Master's programme in Sports and Outdoor Studies.
- Ph.d candidate in Culture Studies.
- Member of the Research group in Culture- and Sport policy.
- Member of the Research group in Outdoor life, Society and Sustainability.
CV
Work experience
- Associate Professor in Outdoor Studies, University of South-Eastern Norway, from 2016.
- Part time Lecturer in Outdoor Studies, Telemark University College, 2010-2015.
- Freelance Mountainguide, Diving instructor, etc. 2009-2015.
Education
- Master's degree in History, University of Bergen, 2013-2015.
- Bachelor's degree in History and Geography, University of Bergen, 2011-2013.
- Bachelor's degree in Outdoor Studies, Telemark University College, 2007-2010.