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Do you want to work with interface programming, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee well-being and offers secure, advantageous working conditions? You are welcome to apply for the position of University Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University.

The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. Today, we are Uppsala University's third largest department with over 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 doctoral students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. More information about us can be found on the department's website (#).

Description of the subject area

The subject area for this position is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) – an interdisciplinary field focusing on the development and evaluation of methods and tools for constructing computer-based artifacts that support humans, organizations, and society in achieving their goals. Understanding and formulating theories about the fundamental prerequisites for the interaction process is necessary for designing successful IT systems. Artificial intelligence and interaction with advanced technology require new knowledge and emphasize the need to integrate ethical aspects into the development of computerized artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and administration. Teaching responsibilities include course coordination and course administration. The course for which we are seeking a fixed-term lecturer is:
  • 1MD031 Interface Programming from a User Perspective (Period 2, English)
• Keep up with developments within your own subject area and in societal development generally that are relevant to work at the university.

Qualifications

• Degree with subject specialization from higher education studies in computer science, human-computer interaction, or information technology.
• Documented experience of full-stack development using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Pedagogical competence. The pedagogical competence and subject specialization must be relevant to the subject area of the position and the duties included in the appointment.
• The applicant must have completed higher education pedagogical training relevant to university operations or acquired equivalent knowledge.
• Documented ability to teach in English, unless special reasons exist.
• Personal qualities required to perform the duties of the position well.

Evaluation criteria for applicants meeting the above qualifications

In the selection among qualified applicants, special weight will be attached to both documented subject specialization and pedagogical competence, with particular emphasis placed on pedagogical competence.

Subject specialization may refer to a completed degree at the doctoral level. In addition to academic merits, experience from other activities, such as technical development, may also be considered.

Pedagogical competence refers to educational and teaching merits. In addition to academic merits, educational and teaching merits from other activities, such as supervision, internal training, or mentoring programs, may also be considered. When assessing pedagogical competence, pedagogical quality should be the primary consideration. The extent, both breadth and depth, should also be given significance. When assessing pedagogical competence, special weight will be placed on merits within programming education.

Furthermore, the ability to plan, initiate, lead, and develop education and teaching, as well as the ability to link teaching to research based on research in the current subject area, subject didactics, and higher education pedagogy, will be given significance. The ability to interact on higher education pedagogical issues with actors within and outside the university is also part of pedagogical competence.

Administrative competence is significant for the position and will be given weight. Administrative competence is demonstrated, among other things, by the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in an effective and purpose-adapted manner, as well as by the ability to set and adhere to timeframes. The competence includes overall operational planning and the ability to handle resources in a way that reflects the organization's priorities, as well as the ability to work structured and with awareness of goals and quality. Entrepreneurship is also included in administrative competence.

Other competencies: Experience with study administrative systems and learning platforms used at Uppsala University (e.g., Ladok and Canvas) is a significant merit for the position and will be considered.

All merits must be documented so that both quality and extent can be assessed.

In this recruitment, the University will primarily consider the candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment of competence and skills, is judged to have the best prerequisites for carrying out and developing current duties and contributing to a positive development of the operations.

Additional information

Parental leave, part-time work due to childcare, trade union duties, military service, or similar will be considered as work experience and should be stated in the curriculum vitae.

Uppsala University's Regulations on Employment

Faculty of Science and Technology's Guidelines for Employment

About the position

The position is fixed-term until January 31, 2027. The extent is 55%. Commencement October 12, 2026, or as agreed. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position is provided by: Davide Vega D’Aurelio (Recruitment Manager for Undergraduate Studies, [email protected])

In this recruitment, we have replaced the personal letter with questions that you answer in connection with your application. The answers will be used as part of the selection process.

Please submit your application no later than June 5, 2026, ref. UFV-PA 2026/1377.