Mälardalen University is looking for a University Lecturer

Mälardalens universitet (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision to be a progressive and collaborative university where we together shape a sustainable future, we want to make a real difference.

Do you want to contribute to our development?

Together we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and perspectives are best created and achieved in collaboration with others - colleagues, students, industry, and the public sector both nationally and internationally.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

• Employment type: Fixed-term employment until 2026-12-31
• Employment period/start: By agreement
• Extent: Full-time
• Number of positions: 3
• Application deadline: March 24, 2026
• Location: Västerås and Eskilstuna
• Department/unit/division: Health Sciences, Innovation and Design

For a detailed description of the basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria for a position as a university lecturer at MDU, please refer to the Employment Regulations at Mälardalen University: Employment Regulations MDU (https://www.mdu.se/download/18.674c748b195d58e99ec7c7d/1743062438253/Anst%C3%A4llningsordning%20MDU.pdf)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a university lecturer, your main responsibilities will be teaching. Teaching also includes supervision, examination, course evaluation, and course development. Collaboration is an integral part of the university's research and educational mission, and as a university lecturer, you will actively contribute to the university's development work. Your tasks will also include general administration and professional development as well as participating in the daily operations of the subject and the academy.

In the role of university lecturer, you will participate in theoretical teaching in health sciences with a focus on nursing, as well as practical exercises within the nursing program. Supervision in the thesis course and PM course is also part of the teaching.

The position also includes actively collaborating with healthcare organizations and working as a clinical lecturer. Being a clinical lecturer means supporting the supervisors' pedagogical work with students and the students' learning to combine theory and practice, as well as leading examinations and assessments in connection with clinical placements.

The nursing program is conducted at three campuses, Eskilstuna, Nyköping, and Västerås. Teaching may take place at all campuses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated pedagogical skills and holds a master's degree or equivalent qualifications.

The pedagogical skills must be documented in such a way that the quality of previous work can be assessed.

To be employed as a teacher at MDU, higher education pedagogical training or equivalent knowledge is required. Those who are employed but lack higher education pedagogical training will be offered to undergo such training within two and a half years of employment. The higher education pedagogical training at Mälardalen University corresponds to ten weeks of training.

For this position, the following eligibility requirements apply in addition to those established in the Employment Regulations at MDU.

We are looking for someone who is a licensed nurse. You must have good oral and written communication skills in Swedish at the level required to perform regular tasks in teaching and administration.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment criteria will include both the degree of skill required for the position and the ability and suitability in other respects necessary to perform the tasks well.

In addition to the assessment criteria established in the Employment Regulations at MDU, special emphasis will be placed on the following for this position;

• It is highly meritorious for the position to have experience of teaching at a higher education institution and working as a clinical lecturer within the nursing program.
• Furthermore, experience from clinical practice and experience working with primary supervisors/mentors in connection with clinical placements is also meritorious.
• In a comprehensive assessment of suitability, personal abilities will also be taken into account. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operations and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• The ability to plan, implement, and follow up on their own work
• Can work independently, take initiatives, and be flexible
• Good communication skills
• Administrative skills and an interest in quality issues

Other experience that is significant concerning the subject matter and tasks of the position.

We also value the qualities that a balanced age and gender distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the organization.

APPLICATION

You can submit your application by clicking the “Apply” button below.

As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.

Welcome with your application!

Union representatives:

Saco-S [email protected]
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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