University Lecturer in Psychology

The department operates at Campus Sundsvall and Campus Östersund. The activities include education and research in pedagogy, psychology, and social work.

Responsibilities

The position as a university lecturer in psychology primarily involves teaching in our courses focused on clinical psychology and psychological treatment within the psychology program.

Courses in other programs may also be included in the responsibilities. The tasks include teaching, course development, and administration. The lecturer position involves teaching, such as lectures, seminars, and laboratory work, both on campus and online, as well as examination of courses, etc. The position also includes work at the psychology program's student reception, including triage, assessment, clinical guidance, and daily operations. Additionally, course planning, course development, and administrative tasks such as scheduling, course coordination, and grading reporting are included.

Qualifications

To be employed as a university lecturer, the candidate 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).

Eligible for the position as a university lecturer in psychology is someone who has obtained a Master's degree with psychology as the main subject or has equivalent competence in the relevant subject area.

In addition to the general eligibility for employment as a lecturer as stated in Mittuniversitetet's employment regulations, a psychology degree and Swedish psychologist license are required for this position.

Other Requirements

The candidate must:

• demonstrate pedagogical skills through verified certificates.
• have completed higher education pedagogical training or have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way.
• have experience of clinical treatment work in practice.

The position also requires high availability at Campus Östersund and very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is attentive, has good collaboration skills, and enjoys building connections and collaborating internally and externally. You should be stable and able to handle stressful situations calmly. We also expect you to be structured and able to independently plan and carry out your work responsibly.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria for hiring a university lecturer include the degree of skill required for eligibility for the position. The evaluation of pedagogical skills should receive equal attention as the assessment of other eligibility criteria.

Experience working at a training reception for psychology students is an advantage. Experience in clinical work involving assessment, treatment, and investigation is also advantageous.

Documented experience of teaching at the academic level in clinical psychology and psychological treatment is meritorious.

Previous experience working with learning platforms is also an advantage. Furthermore, good knowledge of English in both spoken and written form is advantageous, as course literature often appears in English and some teaching may be conducted in English.

Applicants will be assessed based on pedagogical skills, work experience, and personal qualities.

Processing

The preparation of the employment is ongoing 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

The position is a fixed-term employment covering 100% of full-time from 2026-02-23 or by agreement, but no later than 2027-02-20.

Location: Östersund

Information

For further information, please contact Deputy Head Anna Bjärtå, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), 010-142 81 63 or Director of Studies Lena Werner, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), 010-142 87 77.

Application

Application documents should be in Swedish or English.

The application should include a verified CV, certificates of pedagogical experience, pedagogical skills, two references with a professional relationship, one of which should be a former/current supervisor, a description of previous activities and pedagogical work relevant to the position, and a cover letter.

Welcome to submit your application via our recruitment system by 2026-02-18.

Mittuniversitetet, 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 Mittuniversitetet, you should be able to balance work and leisure and have a good work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplementation during parental leave and illness, and generous vacation days.

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