Job Advertisement: University Lecturer in Human Ecology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. It has approximately 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. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include teaching and supervision in human ecology, particularly in the areas of research methodology and non-industrial livelihoods.

Teaching and supervision in cultural geography and economic geography may also occur. Administrative tasks may also be part of the responsibilities. Teaching and supervision are conducted in both English and Swedish.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in human ecology or a relevant field is required, or equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad, along with other competencies significant to the subject and tasks of the position. The position also requires teaching experience, primarily from a Swedish university or college, and documented ability to teach in English and Swedish. One of the most important assessment criteria is the ability to quickly understand and execute the teaching assignment.

Application

The application should include:

• CV
• Cover letter
• List of teaching merits

Conditions

Fixed-term employment, five months, 30%.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the country's leading knowledge centers for research and education in social and behavioral sciences. With operations in both Lund and Helsingborg, over 700 employees, and approximately 5,700 full-time students, the faculty is one of Lund University's largest. We offer a creative academic environment with engaged students and staff. Our main task is to develop, convey, and manage knowledge about society, humans, and organizations in an environment characterized by openness, tolerance, and curiosity.

The Department of Cultural Geography and Economic Geography, with about 60 employees, 400 full-time students, and around 20 doctoral candidates, combines a long tradition with modern and highly internationalized research and education. The department is one of the faculty's most research-intensive institutions with a high level of external funding. In the latest international evaluations (RQ 08 and RQ 20) of Lund University, the department's research in several areas was assessed as excellent. This strong position has further developed, and the department is ranked according to QS 20 as number 23 in the world, making it one of Lund University's highest-ranked scientific fields in 2022.

The Department of Cultural Geography and Economic Geography combines a strong subject-bearing tradition with modern and internationally high-quality research and education. The department has extensive international collaborations but also strong networks and contact points within and outside the faculty at LU. Central research and teaching areas include economic geography, development geography, urban and social geography, human ecology, and GIS.

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