University Lecturer in Communication

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's top universities. There are 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.

About the Position

We are now seeking a university lecturer for a fixed-term part-time position at the Department of Communication and the Faculty of Social Sciences' overarching methodology courses.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed with us.

Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities include course management, teaching, supervision, and examination at both undergraduate and advanced levels in courses within the Department of Communication as well as faculty-wide courses in social science methodology as outlined below.

• Course management, teaching, and examination in English for the course Social Science: Document Research, SIMM59, advanced level
• Supervision and examination of master's theses in English for the master's program in Media and Communication Studies, MKVM13
• Teaching and examination in Swedish for the sub-course on media audiences and media use in everyday life in the undergraduate course in Media and Communication Studies, MKVA14

Qualifications

The requirements for the position are:

• PhD in Media and Communication Studies or Sociology
• Experience in teaching social science methodology courses at the advanced level
• Experience in supervising and examining theses in Media and Communication Studies, Sociology, and/or Social Anthropology
• Experience in course management
• Experience in teaching in English and Swedish, as well as very good proficiency in both languages
• Higher education pedagogical courses of at least 2 weeks/3 credits

Meritorious for the position are:

• Very good knowledge of social science document analysis
• Good knowledge of and experience with ethnographic methods and their application in Media and Communication Studies
• Good knowledge of media use in everyday life
• Attention to detail, well-developed collaboration skills, and the ability to work in an organized and structured manner
• Experience in teaching the courses relevant to the position

Other

The position is a fixed-term appointment starting March 1 or by agreement and extends until July 1, 2026. The position's scope is 41% of full-time.

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-year students, the faculty is one of the largest at Lund University. 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 Communication offers an international, interdisciplinary, and dynamic environment for education and research in journalism, strategic communication, and media and communication studies. Our programs combine theoretical insights with practical skills to prepare students for the job market and further studies. We work closely with the media industry, civil society, businesses, and the public sector to provide students and researchers with opportunities to contribute to and benefit from activities outside academia. Our researchers study the development of communication and media landscapes at local, national, and global levels. They critically explore and analyze how communication and digital media technologies affect organizations, politics, society, and culture.

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