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The Swedish Defence University is an internationally leading institution within defence, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian and military sectors meet. We train civilian and military leaders, experts, and researchers who are to analyze and handle current and future crisis situations and security challenges. The Swedish Defence University educates Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research in law with a focus on operational law and international law, defence systems, military science, leadership and command, military history, and political science.

The Centre for Total Defence and Society's Security (CTSS) brings together the entire competence of the Swedish Defence University and meets society's knowledge needs within total defence and society's security. Our areas of expertise—terrorism, total defence, information security, and crisis preparedness—are based on research and proven experience. CTSS is a project-funded activity that works closely with clients to deliver usable knowledge to managers and employees in the security sector. Extensive national and international networks of researchers and practitioners have been linked to each area of expertise. One of the centre's greatest strengths is the long-term nature of its operations, which offers clients continuity in their staffing and the opportunity to update knowledge previously disseminated. CTSS consists of three departments; analysis support, concept training, and the project training department. In total, there are just over 50 employed staff at the centre.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a course coordinator for a fixed-term position to strengthen and further develop the work with the update of Developing Leadership (UL). The role combines operational work with development initiatives and focuses on quality, method development, and the professionalization of supervision.

Your main responsibilities will be to contribute to the development of course materials, supervisor manuals, and pedagogical approaches, participate in development work related to leadership training and learning processes, conduct and/or support the implementation of UL and HUL training (as well as other concepts of the Swedish Defence University as needed), and support the planning, follow-up, and implementation of training initiatives related to the project.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for you who have:

• An academic education in relevant behavioral science subjects (e.g., psychology or pedagogy)
• Experience as a UL supervisor
• Experience in conducting training within the Swedish Defence University's concepts (UL/HUL or equivalent)
• Experience in leadership development, education, or supervision, as well as leading groups in learning or development processes
• Experience in planning, conducting, and following up on training initiatives
• Experience in method development and/or educational design
• Good understanding of learning processes, group dynamics, and adult learning
• Experience in training within the Swedish Armed Forces

Meritorious qualifications include:

• Experience with more of the Swedish Defence University's concept training (e.g., UGL, LoS, IL)
• Experience in change or development work in complex organizations
• Knowledge of psychological models related to leadership
• Experience in project management

As a person, you are secure and professional, with good self-awareness and an approach characterized by developing leadership. You easily create trust, build relationships, and adapt your working style to different situations and groups. You thrive in a role where you get to lead processes, even when outcomes are not predetermined, and you balance structure with flexibility. With integrity, you stay in the assignment even when it is challenging, and you actively contribute to a learning environment where people are both developed and challenged through constructive feedback.

To thrive with us, you need to be an engaged and present individual who wants to contribute to the Swedish Defence University's professional development, collegial collaboration culture, and social cohesion. It comes naturally to you to share your knowledge and contribute to creating a rewarding and good working environment.

About the Position

The position is a fixed-term full-time employment for up to 12 months. The location is Karlstad.

An employment at the Swedish Defence University may involve a security clearance according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585).

The employment may also involve war-time placement. If you are already war-time placed in your current employment at an authority and your competence is needed in the Swedish Defence University's war organization, a negotiation will take place between the relevant authority and the Swedish Defence University regarding where you should be placed.

Start Date

According to agreement.

Salary and Benefits

The Swedish Defence University applies individual salary setting.

Benefits for employees at the Swedish Defence University - https://www.fhs.se/om-forsvarshogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/formaner.html (https://www.fhs.se/om-forsvarshogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/formaner.html)

Application

The application should include a CV and a cover letter and be submitted via the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system by clicking the link "Log in and apply for the job" on the ad page. Mark your application with ref. HR 112/2026. Your application must be received by 2026-06-08.

The complete application must be received by the Swedish Defence University by midnight on the last day of application, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

In cases where there is no balanced gender distribution, the Swedish Defence University may, in cases of equal or nearly equal qualifications among applicants, employ the candidate of the underrepresented gender.

Contact Persons

Further information about the position is provided by:

• Andreas Ivansson, Department Head, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
• Emma Ohlsson, HR Partner, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

For contact with the employee organizations at the Swedish Defence University, email [email protected], OFR/[email protected], and OFR/[email protected].