University Lecturer in Design with a Focus on Embedded Design

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The Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts consists of the institutions HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design and the Academy of Music and Drama. As a united faculty for art and learning, we are an independent, visionary, and critical force in the necessary work to create a more sustainable and open society.

HDK-Valand is now seeking a university lecturer in Design with a focus on Embedded Design who will work as a teacher in design, focusing on the master's program Embedded Design. The position requires pedagogical experience and an interest in working with design in interdisciplinary and organizational contexts. You will be part of the Design unit. Read more about HDK-Valand here (https://www.gu.se/hdk-valand).

Subject

Design, with a focus on Embedded Design

Subject Description

At HDK-Valand, design as a subject integrates practice-based, theoretical, and societal issues. We focus on design as an artistic transformative practice and as part of various social, cultural, economic, and technical contexts now, historically, and in the future. This includes knowledge development about design work as a reflective practice from an inside perspective, to theory formation.

HDK-Valand's academic program in design takes a holistic perspective on design and particularly focuses on the creative skills that are at the core of an artistic practice. Our programs dissolve the boundaries that separate traditional design areas, allowing our students to immerse themselves in visualizations, artifacts, and services within the broader overlapping design field. This includes environments, processes, structures, and systems in an interdisciplinary spirit, where emphasis is placed on ethical, social, and societal aspects of design.

Design, with a focus on Embedded Design:

The master's program Embedded Design combines organizational knowledge with an artistic approach in collaborative processes. Students in the program learn to act as catalysts for change, drive innovation, and sustainable practices through empathy, co-creation, and the ability to navigate complex systems. The concept of Embedded Design refers to the designer's role in organizational contexts, and the program gives students the opportunity to develop an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to design. Organizations in the public, private, and third sectors, as well as other faculties at the university, contribute to an interdisciplinary perspective and enrich education through collaborations, lectures, workshops, and real projects. Finally, Embedded Design emphasizes the designer's role in shaping both material and relational systems for change, particularly in complex and sustainable contexts.

NOTE!

For the full announcement and to apply for the position, visit www.gu.se (https://www.gu.se).

Employment

• The position is temporary for 5 years according to the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 §10 Teachers in artistic activities.
• 60% of full-time
• HDK-Valand, Design unit
• The position is located in Gothenburg
• Start date is in August 2026, or by agreement

Opportunity for renewal for an additional 5 years. This form of employment can be granted for a maximum of 10 years.

The working hours are scheduled at the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts in Gothenburg with several occasions each working week. Remote work from abroad is not possible as the University of Gothenburg is a government authority.

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The official language of communication at the University of Gothenburg is Swedish, but internationalization means that English is often used in parallel. Since knowledge of Swedish is often a prerequisite for collegial collaboration, teachers, researchers, and doctoral students who do not have good knowledge of Swedish will be offered the opportunity to learn the language. This is to be able to take on assignments and for promotion to university lecturer and professor where Swedish is a requirement.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the position, please contact Kalle Klockars, unit manager [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Maria Krång, HR administrator [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Trade Unions

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Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is received by the university no later than the application deadline.

Publications that cannot be attached to the application digitally should be sent to:

HDK-Valand
HR
Box 131
405 30 Gothenburg

and must be received by the application deadline.

The application must be received by:

2026-04-14

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