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Do you want to work with secure computer systems, 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? We welcome your application 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. We are today Uppsala University's third largest department, with over 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 doctoral students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students study one or more courses at the department each year. More information about us can be found at https://www.it.uu.se/ (https://www.it.uu.se/)

Description of the subject area of the position: The subject area of the position is secure computer systems.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and administration. Teaching responsibilities include course coordination and course administration. The courses and scope for which we are seeking a fixed-term University Lecturer are as follows:
• 1DT072 Secure Computer Systems I (Period 2, Autumn Term 2026, taught in English)
• Follow developments within the subject area and societal development in general that are relevant to work at the university.

Qualifications:

• A degree with a major specialization in higher education within computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Pedagogical competence. 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 of qualified applicants, particular weight will be given to both documented subject specialization and pedagogical competence, with special 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 technology 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 scope, both breadth and depth, should also be given importance. In assessing pedagogical competence, particular weight will be placed on merits in teaching within computer science; especially in subjects related to the current course.

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, subject didactics, and higher education pedagogy, will be given importance. 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.

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

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

The university will primarily consider the applicant who, after a qualitative holistic assessment of competence and skills, is judged to have the best prerequisites for carrying out and developing current job duties and contributing to a positive development of the operations.

Additional information

Parenthood leave, part-time work due to care of children, union duties, military service, or similar will be considered as work experience and should be stated in the curriculum vitae.

Uppsala University's Employment Regulations

Faculty of Science and Engineering's Guidelines for Employment

About the position

The position is fixed-term until January 31, 2027. The extent is 50%. Start date October 12, 2026, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position is provided by Davide Vega D’Aurelio (Recruitment officer in undergraduate studies, [email protected])

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

We welcome your application by Friday, June 5, 2026, ref UFV-PA 2026/1284.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University

https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The position may be subject to a security clearance. A prerequisite for employment in the case of a security clearance is that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of assistance with recruitment and advertising.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]