University Lecturer in Commercial Law with a focus on Tax Law

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. There are about 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all aspects of our operations.

The School of Economics and Management at Lund University is an internationally renowned business school that holds triple accreditation. We operate in an international environment and offer sought-after programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The School of Economics and Management collaborates closely with businesses and authorities both nationally and internationally. We prioritize a good, stimulating work environment and continuously strive to develop as an attractive employer.

The School of Economics and Management is one of eight faculties within Lund University.

Over 4,000 students and approximately 450 researchers, teachers, and other staff study and work here in education and research in economic history, business administration, commercial law, informatics, economics, statistics, and research policy.

The School of Economics and Management is accredited by the three largest and most influential accreditation bodies for business schools: EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB. Just over 100 business schools worldwide have achieved this prestigious Triple Crown.

The Department of Commercial Law is now seeking a university lecturer in commercial law, focusing on tax law.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities will primarily include teaching in tax law and administration, mainly course administration. The tasks also involve keeping up with developments in the subject area and other societal developments relevant to the work at the School of Economics and Management.

Further pedagogical training may be offered in consultation with the study director and head of the department.

Qualifications

Eligibility

Eligible for employment as a university lecturer is someone who has completed a degree at the advanced level or has otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge and has other competencies that are significant in relation to the subject area of the position and the tasks included in the employment.

Good pedagogical ability, which means a good ability to conduct and develop teaching and other pedagogical activities at various levels and with varying teaching methods.

Requirements

For the current position, a law degree and a licentiate in law are required. Furthermore, the ability to teach in Swedish is required, as well as completed higher education pedagogical training comprising at least five weeks or equivalent knowledge.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria for the appointment of a university lecturer shall be the degree of such competence that is a requirement for eligibility for employment.

For the appointment as a university lecturer, the following assessment criteria shall apply:

• good subject knowledge relevant to the content of the position and the tasks included.
• good pedagogical ability, which means a good ability to conduct and develop teaching and other pedagogical activities at various levels and with varying teaching methods.
• very good professional experience or other experience relevant to the position.
• In-depth experience in commercial law from e.g. court service, doctoral education, or other qualified legal work is meritorious.
• The ability to teach both in Swedish and English is desirable, but the teaching primarily focuses on Swedish legal conditions for Swedish-speaking students.
• A strong interest in pedagogical activities and the ability to function in a pedagogical role is of great importance.

The Department of Commercial Law is a small department that relies on good collaboration among its employees. Consideration will be given to good collaborative skills, commitment, and independence, as well as how the applicant is assessed to complement and strengthen ongoing undergraduate education, research, and other activities at the Department and the School of Economics and Management through their experience and competence. We place great emphasis on personal qualities. The applicant should be positive, trustworthy, structured, independent, and curious. The ability to collaborate and work in teaching teams will be taken into account. Great importance will be placed on the applicant's interest in participating in the daily work at the department.

Conditions

The position is a temporary appointment for approximately 10 months.

Workload 50 percent of full-time.

Application

The position is applied for electronically via Lund University's application portal.

The application should include a cover letter, CV with attached transcripts, and any other documents the applicant wishes to highlight for the current position.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Department Annamaria Westregård, 046-2227546, annamaria.westregå[email protected]

Application deadline: 2026-02-19

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