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The Department of Education and Special Education (IPS) conducts research, doctoral education, undergraduate education, and collaborative assignments within education and special education. Central areas of interest at the department include educational and societal relations, educational systems, school development and 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

Education

Subject Description

Education is a scientific subject focusing on education, teaching, upbringing, socialization, knowledge, and learning in various contexts, both within and outside the formal education system. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between the individual and society, as well as how the changing conditions of education are shaped by historical, cultural, political, and ethical processes and through pedagogical professional and knowledge traditions. Central themes include education, forms of knowledge, lifelong learning, values, democracy, and human rights.

At the Department of Education and Special Education, the subject is characterized by a clear societal perspective, where the relationships between pedagogical practices and the surrounding society are in focus, as well as how educational systems are created, transformed, and differentiated.

Job Responsibilities

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

The job responsibilities include contributing to the department's activities within research and teaching. The assistant professor is expected to independently conduct research and be active in one or more of the department's research environments, stay updated within their research area, and actively seek research funding.

The teaching responsibilities mainly consist of instruction, supervision, and examination at the undergraduate and advanced levels, as well as pedagogical development work. Work in external educational assignments may occur, as well as teaching and supervision within doctoral education. The assistant professor is expected to contribute to an ongoing discussion on how research and education can mutually develop and to ensure that relevant research perspectives are accommodated 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 by the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 and the University of Gothenburg's employment regulations.

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

• has obtained a doctoral degree in education 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, candidates who have obtained a doctoral degree or have equivalent scientific competence no more than five years before the application deadline for the position of 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 according to 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

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

Application

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Applications must be submitted by: 2025-12-21

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