University Lecturer in Social Work

The Department of Social Work (ISA) is responsible for the social work program, master's program, doctoral education, and research in social work at Uppsala University.

The department conducts several research projects closely linked to the practice of social work, addressing social problems, their causes, and consequences at the individual, group, and societal levels. The research projects cover topics such as vulnerability among children, youth, and families, various forms of violence, mental health issues, elderly care, communication within social work, social services' work and working conditions, disabilities, and legal studies.

Job Responsibilities

The position includes teaching, research/professional development, and administration. The position may involve teaching in several core areas of the social work program such as domestic violence, migration, addiction, and social work with the elderly, among others. Some teaching in other courses at the department may also occur. Teaching responsibilities include course management, course administration, supervision, and examination.

This position is based in Uppsala but may involve travel to Campus Gotland in Visby.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for employment as a university lecturer, candidates must have a PhD in social work, sociology, psychology, or equivalent scientific competence, demonstrated pedagogical skills, and the personal qualities required to perform the job well. Such personal qualities include the ability to work independently and the ability to collaborate in teams. A very good documented ability to teach and express oneself in writing in Swedish is required for eligibility.

Desirable/Meritorious

Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• domestic violence
• professional development in social work
• migration and social work
• addiction and dependency
• social work with the elderly

Experience in supervision at the undergraduate level and experience in methodological teaching are meritorious. Knowledge of quantitative methods is particularly meritorious. Work and experience in teaching within the Social Work Program, as well as other professional skills relevant to the subject matter and job responsibilities, are also meritorious.

Assessment Criteria

In the selection among eligible applicants, equal weight will be given to pedagogical and scientific skills. Significant emphasis will also be placed on the ability to teach the subject matter of the intended courses.

Application Procedure

The application should include a copy of the doctoral degree certificate with date, names and contact information for two referees, documented teaching experience, and a CV with a publication list. Documentation of pedagogical merits should include certificates and qualitative assessments from the program director or equivalent.

In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you will answer as part of your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

About the Position

The position is temporary, approximately 8 months. The extent is 100%. Start date is June 1, 2025, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Travel to Campus Gotland in Visby may occur as part of the employment.

Inquiries about the position can be directed to: Head Cecilia Wåhlstedt, cecilia.wahlstedt@psyk.uu.se (mailto:cecilia.wahlstedt@psyk.uu.se)

Welcome with your application by April 3, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/813

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