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Department of Social Work

The Department of Social Work offers a social science education with social work as the main field of study.

The education focuses on understanding social processes and the ability to develop analyses of social problems. We conduct teaching at both undergraduate and advanced levels. Our programs lead to a bachelor's degree in social work, a social worker degree, and a master's degree in social work. We have about 110 employees and approximately 1200 students per academic year. More information about us can be found at: Department of Social Work (https://www.su.se/enheter/institutionen-for-socialt-arbete)

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities mainly consist of teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels within the social work program and related tasks.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible for employment is someone who has obtained a doctoral degree in social work or related social science fields.

For this particular announcement, documented good knowledge in subject content and organization relevant to the practice of social work is especially meritorious. You should also have experience teaching in the field of social work.

As a general eligibility requirement, you must have demonstrated pedagogical skill and the ability to collaborate and contribute to inclusive communication. The degree of administrative ability, experience with managing learning platforms in an academic environment, and proficiency in Swedish and English in both speech and writing are also emphasized.

Assessment Criteria

Emphasis is placed on academic merits and pedagogical skill. Administrative ability, experience working in LADOK, and Stockholm University's examination tool Inspera are also considered. Since teaching at the department is conducted in teams, the ability to collaborate and personal suitability are also given importance.

Meritorious is higher education pedagogical training of at least 15 higher education credits or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways.

About the Employment

The position is full-time and is limited to 12 months. Start date is 2026-03-01 or by agreement.

We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research, making Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Inquiries about the position can be made to the program director Hugo Stranz, phone 08-674 76 46, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or administrative program director Annika Jemteborn, phone 08-674 73 78, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to the HR officer Anna Szyinska, phone 08-674 73 74, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the university's instructions and that it is submitted to the university by the application deadline.

The university's employment regulations, general instructions, and application template in English can be found on the website: How to apply for a position (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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