University Lecturer in Archive and Information Science

The Department of Communication, Quality Technology and Information Systems operates at both Campus Östersund and Campus Sundsvall. The department conducts education and research in the fields of Communication, Quality Technology, and Information Systems.

Responsibilities

The position of university lecturer in archive and information science primarily involves teaching in our undergraduate courses.

The teaching in the subject is conducted remotely. We encourage university lecturers in the subject to participate in the development work and research of the subject. The position includes professional development and administration according to applicable working time agreements and local guidelines.

Eligibility

Those who are to be employed as university lecturers must meet the eligibility requirements described in this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447).

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria for the employment of a university lecturer are based on the degree of competence required for eligibility for the position. The evaluation of pedagogical skills should receive equal attention as the evaluation of other eligibility criteria.

Good knowledge of the Swedish language is required for the position. Experience in teaching at the university level is a requirement, especially teaching in archive and information science or archival science.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who collaborates well with others. Listens, communicates, and resolves conflicts constructively. You take responsibility for your tasks, structure your approach independently, and drive processes forward to complete your tasks.

Other Assessment Criteria

Experience in doctoral education related to societal digitalization, such as a licentiate degree, is advantageous. Our education is conducted entirely remotely, which requires a high level of digital maturity. Our education is in Swedish, so the applicant must have proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

Processing

The preparation of the employment follows the procedures outlined in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and continues in accordance with this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447).

Employment and Start Date

Permanent employment at 50% of full-time, starting on 2025-03-01 or by agreement.

Location

Sundsvall

Information

For further information, please contact Deputy Prefect Martina Granholm at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 010-1428627, and Subject Representative Professor Erik Borglund at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 072-5818933.

Application

Application documents should be in Swedish or English.

The application should include a CV, a description of documented scientific and pedagogical activities, including certificates of scientific and pedagogical qualifications, as well as a complete publication list. A maximum of 10 scientific publications may be cited.

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system by 2026-02-17.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located near the sea, forests, and mountains, which creates conditions for a fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created here through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to combine work with leisure and have a good balance in life. We offer flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplements during parental leave and illness, and generous vacation days.

Mid Sweden University actively works for equal opportunities and strives to harness the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the organization. Your personal data will be processed and stored according to the General Data Protection Regulation. We welcome inquiries from those interested in working with us but decline offers from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.