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Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of over 2.3 billion SEK. We have more than 1,800 employees and nearly 21,600 students.

We are looking for a University Lecturer who wants to be part of Luleå University of Technology's vision to shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research, and who has the competence and drive to integrate education and research in the field of clinical psychology.

The Department of Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation offers degrees in psychology, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, undergraduate programs in health guidance and psychology, as well as courses in medical science. Research and doctoral education are conducted within the subjects of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and psychology.

The position of University Lecturer in Clinical Psychology is located within the research subject of Psychology. Today, we have 25 colleagues, including five doctoral students, working in areas such as clinical psychology, sports psychology, eyewitness psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and technical psychology.

Our teaching includes our five-year psychology program, our undergraduate program in psychology, and the course Evidence-Based Psychotherapy.

Subject Description

The subject of psychology involves systematically exploring the individual's experiences, behavior, and biology, as well as their interrelationships and underlying mechanisms. Psychology as a discipline has produced applicable knowledge for the benefit of the individual for over 100 years, with the aim of describing and understanding human emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in all situations and environments.

Job Responsibilities

The primary area of work for this position is clinical psychology, but work in other areas of psychology will also be an important part of the employment. Within the teaching assignment, you are expected to develop and maintain pedagogical quality, teach, and supervise students at all levels. The responsibilities also include conducting research focused on clinical psychology. The research assignment involves forming networks and collaborating with Norrbotten County Council, municipalities, and private actors, as well as being active in the research community and seeking external research funding. The role may include leadership and administrative duties, contributing to the university's development work, and following the international development of the subject within clinical psychology. We are open to the possibility that the position can be combined with clinical service or other external activities, subject to agreement and in accordance with current regulations.

Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment as a University Lecturer, the candidate must:

• Hold a PhD or equivalent scientific competence in the field of clinical psychology
• Hold a Swedish psychologist license
• Have demonstrated pedagogical skill
• Have completed higher education pedagogy equivalent to 7.5 credits or acquired equivalent knowledge in another way

Evaluation Criteria

The following evaluation criteria apply to the position:

• Scientific skill
• Pedagogical skill
• Other evaluation criteria

Other Evaluation Criteria (weighted in descending order)

• Extent and breadth of clinical experience are meritorious
• Experience of previously teaching on the psychology program is meritorious
• Ability to teach in Swedish and English
• Ability to collaborate with the surrounding society

To succeed and thrive in the role of University Lecturer, you need to have good collaboration and planning skills, and it must be assessed how the applicant, through their experience and competence, complements and strengthens ongoing research, basic education, and innovation within the subject, as well as contributes to its future development. Furthermore, you must have the ability to create and maintain contacts; you are communicative and receptive.

Information

The position is a permanent full-time employment located in Luleå. Start date by agreement. Luleå University of Technology applies individual salary setting and, where applicable, probationary employment.

For further information, please contact the Department Head: Lisa Öman Ekervhén: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), tel: 0920-493645, and Subject Representative and Professor Jessica Körning Ljungberg, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Union Representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer 0920-49 20 37, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 17 21, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below, attaching a cover letter, CV/resume, copies of verified degree certificates, and Swedish psychologist license. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and degree certificates must be written in Swedish or English.

Reference Number: 3219-2026

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026