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Do you want to work with database technology, 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, favorable working conditions? We welcome applications 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 currently 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 at https://www.it.uu.se/ (https://www.it.uu.se/).

Description of the subject area: The subject area of the position is database technology.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and administration. Teaching responsibilities include course coordination and course administration. The specific course and scope for which we are seeking a fixed-term University Lecturer is as follows:

• 1DL301 Database Technology I (Period 2, Autumn Term 2026, taught in English)

Keep up with developments within your own subject area and in societal development generally that are relevant to work at the university.

Qualifications:

• A degree with subject specialization from higher education in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Pedagogical competence. The pedagogical competence and subject specialization must be relevant to the subject area of the position and the duties involved.
• The applicant must have completed higher education pedagogy relevant to university operations, consisting of ten weeks of study, 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, 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 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, in-house 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, is also significant. In assessing pedagogical competence, particular weight will be given to merits in teaching 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 connect teaching to research based on research in the current subject, subject didactics, and higher education pedagogy, will be considered significant. 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 advantageous for the position and will be considered.

All merits must be documented so that both quality and scope 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

Parenthood leave, part-time work due to child care, 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 Technology'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 as agreed. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position is provided by: Davide Vega D’Aurelio ([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.

Welcome to submit your application no later than June 5, Ref: UFV-PA 2026/1288.

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 recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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