University Lecturer in Public Health Science

The Department of Health Sciences operates at Campus Sundsvall and Campus Östersund. The activities focus on education and research in a range of subjects, with an emphasis on humans, health, and well-being.

The department offers courses, undergraduate programs, and advanced level education. Our undergraduate programs include the Public Health Science program, the Sports Science program, the Mental Health program, the Health and Rehabilitation in Working Life program, and the Nursing program. Research is multidisciplinary and conducted in the fields of public health science, sports science, medical science, nursing, and rehabilitation science, as well as at the National Winter Sports Center (NVC).

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include course management, teaching, supervision, and examination of students primarily within the subject's courses at the undergraduate and advanced levels.

The work also involves participation in program and subject development, as well as the development of online courses. Furthermore, the work entails active participation in the department's development work, administration, and the research environment of the subject. The courses are primarily offered as distance education without physical meetings, which means web-based communication on Mid Sweden University's learning platform.

Qualifications

To be employed as a university lecturer, the candidate must meet the qualifications described in this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447) and according to the requirements described in this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/universitetet/huv/Namnd-och-rad/Anstallningsrad/handlaggningsordningar/).

Eligibility for employment as a university lecturer requires a PhD in Public Health Science or equivalent scientific competence, completion of higher education pedagogical training or equivalent knowledge, and demonstrated pedagogical skills (MIUN's employment regulations).

The successful candidate must be able to perform administrative and pedagogical tasks that require an understanding of, and ability to use, the Swedish language since all courses and programs are in Swedish.

Other Requirements

Possess good communication and collaboration skills, flexibility, and the ability to express oneself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria for the employment of a lecturer will be based on the level of skill required for eligibility for the position. Equal attention will be given to the assessment of pedagogical skills as to scientific skills.

Applicants will be assessed based on pedagogical skills and the other aforementioned eligibility requirements. Experience with course management, various pedagogical methods, and distance education at the university level, as well as teaching experience in public health science, is particularly meritorious. Experience in supervising student theses and knowledge and experience in teaching social epidemiology, health economics, and quantitative and qualitative research methodology are also advantageous.

As the subject is highly research-active, it is also meritorious if the applicant conducts research in the subject's three prioritized areas: 1. Health of children and adolescents, 2. Work life and health, and 3. Global health.

Processing

The preparation of the employment follows the procedures outlined in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and proceeds in accordance with this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447).

Employment and Start Date

The position is a full-time temporary appointment starting from 2025-08-18 or by agreement, but no later than 2027-01-31.

Work location: Sundsvall or Östersund

Information

For further information, please contact Deputy Head Marko Laaksonen at marko.laaksonen@miun.se (mailto:marko.laaksonen@miun.se) or phone 010 – 142 83 84 or Subject Representative Katja Gillander Gådin at katja.gillandergadin@miun.se (mailto:katja.gillandergadin@miun.se) or phone 010 – 142 85 41.

Application

Application documents should be in Swedish or English. The application should include a CV, a description of documented scientific and pedagogical activities, including certificates of scientific and pedagogical qualifications, and a complete publication list.

See other instructions for applicants at this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/universitetet/huv/Namnd-och-rad/Anstallningsrad/handlaggningsordningar/).

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system by 2025-04-25.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located near the sea, forests, and mountains, creating conditions for a fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to balance work and leisure and have a good life balance. We offer flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplementation during parental leave and illness, and generous vacation days.

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