Jon Reitan

Jon Reitan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on Holocaust history, Norwegian-Jewish migration, historical memory, and education policy. He holds a PhD from NTNU (2016) and has published extensively on topics including Nazi camps in Norway, the legacy of assimilation policies, and the role of historical education in fostering democratic citizenship.

Education:

• PhD in History, NTNU (2016)
• Master's Theses in Education and History (2022)

Research Interests:

• Memory culture of the Holocaust in Norway
• Historical didactics and teacher perspectives
• Transnational migration histories
• Legacy of Nazi camps and post-war reconciliation

Outreach & Collaboration:

• Curator of the exhibition Hjemme. Borte. Holocaust i Trondheim (2019)
• Collaboration with institutions like Falstadsenteret, Jødisk Museum Trondheim, and international universities
• Public lectures on topics ranging from Sámi assimilation to Holocaust commemoration

Teaching:

• Courses: LBAS2003 (Archives, museums and citizenship), LBAS1003 (Ethics and politics for archives and museums), MGLU3111 (Specialization in social studies)