At least one senior lecturer in political science, spec. European studies Lunds universitet, Statsvetenskapliga institutionen Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 7 600 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the leading education and research institutions in Sweden and operates both in Lund and Helsingborg. The Department of Political Science fuses traditional roots with cutting-edge research and education. In recent years, it has very successfully competed for external research funds. Among the central research areas of the Department are democratization, diplomacy, peace and conflict studies, environmental politics and welfare studies. The strong research profile of the Department is reflected in the teaching, the educational environment also being firmly set in a global context. Specialization European studies Work duties The work duties associated with the position mainly consist of research, teaching, course development, supervision and examination in the first and second cycles of study in political science with a specialization in European studies. Teaching takes place in both Swedish and English, among other things within the master’s programme European Affairs. The position also includes administration linked to the work duties mentioned above. We welcome applicants whose research specialisation would contribute to one of the department’s research environments. Qualifications A person is qualified for employment as a senior lecturer if they hold a doctoral degree in political science or another relevant subject, have demonstrated teaching expertise and undergone at least five weeks’ training in teaching and learning in higher education or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way. Other requirements or additional qualifications The applicant shall be an active researcher with very good knowledge of political science research into European affairs. A documented teaching portfolio and proven teaching qualifications are a requirement. The successful applicant is to be able to teach in both Swedish and English, in the long term. Non Swedish-speaking applicants are therefore expected to acquire a knowledge of Swedish at the level required to fulfil ordinary work duties within education and administration within the first two years of employment. There are opportunities for Swedish language training within Lund University. Grounds for assessment The grounds for assessment are the general degree of research, teaching, administrative and other expertise of significance to the subject content and work duties of the advertised position, and the applicant’s general abilities that are significant satisfactorily to carry out the work duties associated with the position. Equal emphasis is placed on research and teaching expertise. The applicant’s ability to independently plan, develop and implement research and education of high quality within the subject area is considered very important. The department has a collegial approach to work and sees the teaching staff group as a work team that is collectively responsible for the quality of education and for educational development. A good ability to cooperate and a willingness to work together in a group is highly valued. Application The application is to be submitted electronically to the Lund University e-recruitment portal. The application can be written in Swedish or English, and should be designed accordingto "Instructions for applications for academic posts and promotion" at the Faculty of Social Sciences (see https://www.sam.lu.se/en/sites/sam.lu.se.en/files/ instructions_for_applications_for_academic_posts_and_promotion_20131017.pdf). Applicants shall indicate in their list of publication the maximum 10 publications to which they principally wish to refer. These publications shall be attached to the application. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. To apply, please click the button "Login and apply" Type of employment Permanent position Contract type Full time First day of employment 2020-09-01 or by agreement Salary monthly salary Number of positions 1 Working hours 100% City Lund County Skåne län Country Sweden Reference number PA2019/3376 Contact Björn Badersten, Head of Department, bjorn.badersten@svet.lu.se Jakob Gustavsson, Director of studies , jakob.gustavsson@svet.lu.se Union representative SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, +46 46 222 93 64 OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, +46 46 222 93 62 Published 08.Jan.2020 Last application date 16.Feb.2020 11:59 PM CET If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

At least one senior lecturer in political science, spec. European studies

Lunds universitet, Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 40 000 students and 7 600 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the leading education and research institutions in Sweden and operates both in Lund and Helsingborg.

The Department of Political Science fuses traditional roots with cutting-edge research and education. In recent years, it has very successfully competed for external research funds. Among the central research areas of the Department are democratization, diplomacy, peace and conflict studies, environmental politics and welfare studies. The strong research profile of the Department is reflected in the teaching, the educational environment also being firmly set in a global context.

Specialization
European studies

Work duties
The work duties associated with the position mainly consist of research, teaching, course development, supervision and examination in the first and second cycles of study in political science with a specialization in European studies. Teaching takes place in both Swedish and English, among other things within the master’s programme European Affairs. The position also includes administration linked to the work duties mentioned above. We welcome applicants whose research specialisation would contribute to one of the department’s research environments.

Qualifications
A person is qualified for employment as a senior lecturer if they hold a doctoral degree in political science or another relevant subject, have demonstrated teaching expertise and undergone at least five weeks’ training in teaching and learning in higher education or acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way.

Other requirements or additional qualifications
The applicant shall be an active researcher with very good knowledge of political science research into European affairs. A documented teaching portfolio and proven teaching qualifications are a requirement. The successful applicant is to be able to teach in both Swedish and English, in the long term. Non Swedish-speaking applicants are therefore expected to acquire a knowledge of Swedish at the level required to fulfil ordinary work duties within education and administration within the first two years of employment. There are opportunities for Swedish language training within Lund University.

Grounds for assessment
The grounds for assessment are the general degree of research, teaching, administrative and other expertise of significance to the subject content and work duties of the advertised position, and the applicant’s general abilities that are significant satisfactorily to carry out the work duties associated with the position. Equal emphasis is placed on research and teaching expertise. The applicant’s ability to independently plan, develop and implement research and education of high quality within the subject area is considered very important. The department has a collegial approach to work and sees the teaching staff group as a work team that is collectively responsible for the quality of education and for educational development. A good ability to cooperate and a willingness to work together in a group is highly valued.

Application
The application is to be submitted electronically to the Lund University e-recruitment portal. The application can be written in Swedish or English, and should be designed accordingto "Instructions for applications for academic posts and promotion" at the Faculty of Social Sciences (see https://www.sam.lu.se/en/sites/sam.lu.se.en/files/ instructions_for_applications_for_academic_posts_and_promotion_20131017.pdf).

Applicants shall indicate in their list of publication the maximum 10 publications to which they principally wish to refer. These publications shall be attached to the application.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

To apply, please click the button "Login and apply"

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-09-01 or by agreement
Salary monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Working hours 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2019/3376
Contact
Björn Badersten, Head of Department, bjorn.badersten@svet.lu.se
Jakob Gustavsson, Director of studies , jakob.gustavsson@svet.lu.se
Union representative
SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, +46 46 222 93 64
OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, +46 46 222 93 62
Published 08.Jan.2020
Last application date 16.Feb.2020 11:59 PM CET