Temporary University Lecturer in Art and Visual Studies

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We offer

The University of Gothenburg is a government authority, which means good employment benefits such as wellness during working hours, compensation for medical visits, a basic vacation of 28 days, and occupational pension. You can read more about our employment benefits here.

At the Department of Cultural Sciences, we conduct research and teaching in various aesthetic sciences such as film, art, visual studies, musicology, gender studies, cultural studies, children and youth culture, and ethnology. The Department of Cultural Sciences has about 55 employees and approximately 900 students per year. Our premises are centrally located in Gothenburg, at Humanisten, Renströmsgatan 6.

We are now seeking a temporary university lecturer in art and visual studies who can start on August 1. Part-time employment at 50% for 12 months.

Subject

Art and Visual Studies

Subject Description

Art history constitutes an interdisciplinary research field that examines the significance of art, image, and environment in both historical and contemporary contexts. Through studies of different epochs, such as antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance, students apply fundamental theories and methodological tools to analyze visual and creative expressions in a globalized context.

The subject offers a broad humanistic education and trains the critical eye, making art historical competence sought after in a range of professional fields, from the cultural and museum sector to media, tourism, and the creative industry.

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels within art and visual studies. You will also be involved in course development and administrative tasks, such as being responsible for all or parts of courses and working with the university's learning platform. Additionally, teaching within the department's bachelor's program with elements of art and visual studies may occur.

The courses included in the teaching cover art from the 20th century to contemporary art, as well as art historical theories and methods.

Professional development (10%) is included in the employment.

Eligibility

Eligibility for employment as a teacher is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 (link here) as well as the University of Gothenburg's employment regulations found here: Governing Documents | University of Gothenburg (gu.se) under Personnel-Handling Regulations. Eligible for employment as a university lecturer is one who has obtained a doctoral degree in art and visual studies or another relevant subject area, and has demonstrated pedagogical skills or has equivalent scientific competence or other skills that are significant in relation to the subject matter of the employment and the tasks that will be included in the employment.

Applicants should have a specialization in art, architecture, and design from the 20th century to the present, good knowledge of the art market, and the ability to teach art historical theories and methods.

Previous experience in teaching and supervision within art and visual studies is meritorious.

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria for employment as a teacher are specified in Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance (see link above) and the University of Gothenburg's own employment regulations. In the appointment process, great emphasis will be placed on pedagogical skills.

The applicant's ability to collaborate and administrative skills will be highly valued. In the selection process, particularly documented merits in the following areas will be considered:

• Pedagogical skills within the subject area, for example through planning and implementation of education, including supervision and examination, at various types of courses and levels.
• Very good ability to teach in both Swedish and English.
• Ability to lead and administer teaching, such as course responsibility.

Employment

Type of employment: Temporary employment, 12-month substitute
Scope: 50%
Location: Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg
Start date: August by agreement

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position, please contact Alexandra Fried, head of the Department of Aesthetics, [email protected]
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Gunilla Zachau, HR officer, [email protected]

Trade Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.

The following documents should be attached to the application:

• Cover letter, max 500 characters (approximately one page)
• List of degrees and employments
• Description of scientific and pedagogical work
• Doctoral degree certificate
• Doctoral thesis
• Scientific writings (maximum 10 writings) in full text that the applicant particularly wishes to invoke, as well as a separate list of the writings
• Other documents and attachments (optional)

The application must be received by: May 19, 2025

The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

The university applies individual salary setting.

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