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Mälardalen University (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision of being a progressive and collaborative university where we jointly shape a sustainable future, we want to make a real difference. Do you want to contribute to our development? Together, we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and new perspectives are best created and achieved in collaboration with others – colleagues, students, business, and the public sector, both nationally and internationally.

Employment Information

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment

Employment period: 2026-08-01 to 2027-01-31

Scope: Part-time 75%

Number of positions: 1

Application deadline: June 17, 2026

Location: Eskilstuna

Department/Unit: Social Sciences and Humanities

For a detailed description of the basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria for a position as University Lecturer at MDU, please refer to the Employment Regulations at Mälardalen University: https://www.mdu.se/download/18.6c68726c19b8456ba5aea9cb/1767779706728/Anst%C3%A4llningsordning.pdf (https://www.mdu.se/download/18.6c68726c19b8456ba5aea9cb/1767779706728/Anst%C3%A4llningsordning.pdf)

Job Description

As a University Lecturer at MDU, your main tasks involve teaching. Teaching also includes supervision, examination, course evaluation, and course development. At our university, research and education are closely intertwined, with research forming the foundation of our educational programs. Collaboration is also an integrated part of our research and educational mission, and as a University Lecturer, you will actively contribute to the university's development work. The role also includes general administration, competence development, and participation in daily operations, as well as work within the subject area and the academy.

The duties include teaching Swedish as a Second Language at undergraduate and advanced levels, including course responsibility, examination, and thesis supervision. Teaching is primarily conducted on campus within the teacher education program, but may also include other programs and standalone courses, both on campus and via distance learning.

Eligibility Requirements

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated pedagogical skill and has completed a doctoral degree or possesses equivalent scientific competence.

The scientific and pedagogical competence must be documented in such a way that the quality of previous work can be assessed.

To be employed as a teacher at MDU, higher education pedagogical training or equivalent knowledge is required. Those who are hired but lack higher education pedagogical training will be offered to undergo such training during employment within two and a half years. The higher education pedagogical training at Mälardalen University corresponds to ten weeks of study.

In addition to the requirements established in the Employment Regulations at MDU, the following eligibility requirements apply for this position: A doctoral degree in Swedish as a Second Language or equivalent subjects. Good oral and written communication skills in Swedish at the level required to perform regular duties in teaching and administration.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria include the degree of skill required for the position, as well as the ability and suitability otherwise required to perform the duties well.

In addition to the assessment criteria established in the Employment Regulations at MDU, special weight will be given to the following for this position: Experience in thesis supervision.

In a comprehensive assessment of suitability, personal qualities are also taken into account. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operations and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

Importance is also attached to the ability to work independently and to collaborate well with others.

We also value the qualities that a balanced age and gender distribution, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, bring to the operations.

Application

You apply by clicking the "Apply" button below.

Scientific publications that you are unable to attach digitally in the application should be sent by post, no later than the application deadline, in 3 copies to:

Mälardalen University
HR Department
Ref. no: 2026/1794
P.O. Box 883
721 23 Västerås

As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union Representatives:

Saco-S: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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