University Lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading institutions. There are approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our pursuit to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of humanity.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

At CTR, teaching and research are conducted in virtually all disciplines of religious studies and theology.

As part of a larger whole, CTR is encompassed by Lund University's vision to be a role model for how future knowledge is created and communicated. Like the university as a whole, CTR's mission is to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of humanity through education, research, and collaboration. This means that CTR aims to develop and convey knowledge and analytical skills about religious phenomena in history and contemporary society that are useful in the pursuit of a good and well-functioning society.

We Offer

Lund University is a state authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension.

We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about working with us (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Responsibilities and Duties

The position of university lecturer includes responsibilities in teaching, research, and administration.

The teaching involves courses in theology and religious studies at both undergraduate and advanced levels. A significant part of the position will also be dedicated to supervising and examining theses and reading courses at both levels. The ability to teach in both Swedish and English is a requirement.

Research is conducted individually and in collaboration with colleagues and doctoral students at the department. The employee is expected to actively contribute to the activities of the research seminar in theology and religious studies.

Administration includes education-related tasks such as course planning and course evaluation. The employee is expected to participate in the department's joint development work and work together with colleagues to develop the activities within theology and religious studies.

Qualifications

Requirements for employment are:

• PhD in systematic theology, philosophy of religion with ethics, or equivalent
• Documented teaching experience in theology and religious studies
• Five weeks of higher education pedagogical training
• Experience in supervising and examining theses

Meritorious for the position are:

• Excellent ability to teach both systematic theology and philosophy of religion and ethics
• Familiarity with CTR's activities in general and the education in the specialization of theology and religious studies in particular
• Documented scientific competence, expressed in the form of international publications

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Other

The position is a temporary appointment at 20% during the period 2026-02-01 to 2027-01-17.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.)

About the Faculty of Humanities and Theology

The Faculty of Humanities and Theology has eight departments and conducts a large and varied operation in research and education. We have about 700 employees and approximately 4,000 full-time students.

About the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CTR)

The Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CTR) has existed under various names in Lund since the university began its operations in 1668. At CTR, teaching is conducted in the specializations of religious history and behavioral science, biblical studies, church and mission studies, as well as theology and religious studies. Research is conducted in virtually all disciplines of religious studies and theology.

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