 After retiring from her performing career, Bjoner served on the faculty of the Norwegian Academy of Music (1992–97) and visiting professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Music (1991).One of her notable pupils was operatic soprano Turid Karlsen.In 1964, she was awarded the St Olav's medal by King Olav V of Norway and in 1980 she was made a Commander in the Royal Order of St. Olav.