Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sciences (University of Gothenburg)

Institution: University of Gothenburg, HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design Reference Number: PAR 2025/794 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Employment Type: Permanent, part-time (50%) Application Deadline: 17 March 2026 Start Date: August 2026 or as agreed Overview The position is within Child Culture Design at the Design Unit of HDK-Valand. The program emphasizes children’s perspectives in design, integrating artistic practice, interdisciplinary knowledge (psychology, sociology, education), and research. Teaching and research focus on play, development, culture, health, and design artefacts for children. Duties Teaching at undergraduate (Swedish) and second-cycle/master’s (English) levels Planning, leading lectures, seminars, discussions, and practical projects Supervising students and supporting assignments and practical work Participating in cross-program modules like “Design Studies” and “Design Research” Conducting research in Child Culture Design and related areas Administrative work within the department and faculty as required Professional development per University of Gothenburg guidelines Qualification Requirements Education: PhD in a relevant subject Teaching: Experience at higher-education level, clear communication skills Language: Proficiency in English; Swedish recommended for collaboration (language support offered) Other: Experience with practice relevant to Child Culture Design, play, and children’s development Assessment Criteria Scientific Expertise: Publications relevant to the subject Experience in research project development Project leadership in child culture, preferably with external collaboration Recognition in professional contexts Practice-based experience in design for children Teaching Expertise: Experience in teaching at higher-education level Ability to communicate subject knowledge clearly and engagingly Other: English proficiency (spoken and written) Completion of university teaching courses within two years if not already done Personal suitability and ability to contribute positively to the department Employment Type: Permanent, part-time (50%) Placement: Design Unit, HDK-Valand, Gothenburg Start Date: August 2026 or as agreed Contacts Position Contact: Klara Björk, Head of Department – klara.bjork@gu.se Recruitment Questions: Maria Krång, HR – hr@hdk-valand.gu.se Union Representatives: Gothenburg University union info Application: Submit via University of Gothenburg recruitment portal If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Institution: University of Gothenburg, HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design
Reference Number: PAR 2025/794
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Employment Type: Permanent, part-time (50%)
Application Deadline: 17 March 2026
Start Date: August 2026 or as agreed

Overview

The position is within Child Culture Design at the Design Unit of HDK-Valand. The program emphasizes children’s perspectives in design, integrating artistic practice, interdisciplinary knowledge (psychology, sociology, education), and research. Teaching and research focus on play, development, culture, health, and design artefacts for children.

Duties

Teaching at undergraduate (Swedish) and second-cycle/master’s (English) levels
Planning, leading lectures, seminars, discussions, and practical projects
Supervising students and supporting assignments and practical work
Participating in cross-program modules like “Design Studies” and “Design Research”
Conducting research in Child Culture Design and related areas
Administrative work within the department and faculty as required
Professional development per University of Gothenburg guidelines

Qualification Requirements

Education: PhD in a relevant subject
Teaching: Experience at higher-education level, clear communication skills
Language: Proficiency in English; Swedish recommended for collaboration (language support offered)
Other: Experience with practice relevant to Child Culture Design, play, and children’s development