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The Department of Education and Special Education, IPS, conducts research, doctoral education, undergraduate education, and collaborative assignments in education and special education. Central areas of interest at the department include education and societal relations, education systems, school development and school leadership, adult education, inclusion, learning, language and assessment, as well as grading issues. A large part of the department's undergraduate education takes place within various teacher programs, but we also offer independent programs, courses, and commissioned education in the above subjects.

For further information about the Department of Education and Special Education: http://www.ips.gu.se (http://www.ips.gu.se)

Subject

Educational Work

Subject Description

Educational work is a subject at the doctoral level that addresses various perspectives and aspects of work within educational institutions in society. Research in educational work addresses questions relevant to educational practices, professions, and activities. This includes the conditions for teachers' and students' work with teaching and learning, both in practice and in relation to policy and educational reforms.

Job Responsibilities

The position is a qualification appointment and includes 50% research, as well as teaching, collaboration, and some administration.

The job responsibilities include contributing to the department's activities in both research and teaching by independently conducting research and being active in one or more of the department's research environments. The employee is expected to stay updated in their research area and actively seek research funding.

The teaching responsibilities mainly consist of teaching, supervision, and examination at undergraduate and advanced levels, as well as pedagogical development work. Work in external educational assignments may occur, as well as teaching and supervision in doctoral education.

The assistant professor is expected to contribute to an ongoing discussion about how research and education can mutually develop and to ensure that relevant research perspectives are given space within the framework of the department's teaching assignments.

The purpose of the appointment as an assistant professor is to develop the employee's pedagogical skills and research for further opportunities for qualification.

Eligibility

Eligibility for appointment as a teacher is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 and the University of Gothenburg's employment regulations.

Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor in educational work is someone who:

• has obtained a doctoral degree in educational work or has equivalent scientific competence in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (HF Chapter 4 Section 12 a) and the Employment Regulations for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg (GU 2024/3252).
• has demonstrated pedagogical skill.

Primarily, those who have obtained a doctoral degree or have equivalent scientific competence within five years before the application deadline for the appointment as assistant professor should be considered. However, those who have obtained a doctoral degree or achieved equivalent competence earlier than five years before the application deadline may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons may include leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances.

Employment

Fixed-term employment for four years with the possibility of promotion to university lecturer and a permanent position. The employment is 100% with a permanent placement at the Department of Education and Special Education. Start date by agreement.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position or the hiring process, please contact HR at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Trade Unions

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Application

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The application must be received by: 2025-12-21

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