Temporary University Lecturer in Journalism

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The Department of Journalism, Media and Communication is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Gothenburg. Teaching in journalism is conducted at both undergraduate and advanced levels. The majority of these students are found in the Bachelor's program in journalism, which comprises 180 higher education credits. The department conducts research in journalism within the framework of several profile areas.

The Department of Journalism, Media and Communication is now seeking a temporary University Lecturer in journalism with a focus on journalistic writing and editorial work.

Employment Type

Temporary employment, lasting until 2026-01-31 at the latest

Scope

80-100%

Location

Department of Journalism, Media and Communication, Gothenburg

Start Date

2025-08-01 or by agreement

Diary Number

PAR 2025/223

Subject

Journalism

Subject Description

Journalistic writing and editorial work

Job Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include teaching, supervision, and examination in journalism at both undergraduate and advanced levels. Teaching in other programs offered by the department may occur. Responsibilities include teaching journalistic writing, editorial work, and journalistic methods. This requires professional experience and good knowledge of reporting work, digital channels, legal and journalistic issues.

The position includes course responsibility, lectures, exercises, seminars, examination components with preparation and follow-up, as well as supervision. You are expected to contribute to the department's internal work and collaborate with the surrounding community.

For further information, qualifications, and eligibility requirements, as well as to apply for the position, see the full advertisement at https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar (https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar).

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