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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: Permanent position, initially with a probationary period

Start date: 2026-09-01 or by agreement

Extent: Part-time 75%

Number of positions: 1

Application deadline: 25 June 2026

Location: Västerås

Department/Unit: Educational Science and the Arts

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, your main task is teaching. Teaching also includes supervision, examination, course evaluation, and course development. Collaboration is an integrated part of the university's research and education mission, and as a University Lecturer, you will actively contribute to the university's development work. The duties also include general administration and competence development, as well as participation in daily operations, in the subject's and department's work.

The incumbent shall work within the artistic field of Western art music and opera in relation to music theory components (theory, ear training, prima vista) within the teaching at the Chamber Music Programme, the Master's Programme in Western Art Music and Opera (specializations Chamber Music/Chamber Opera), and current standalone courses. You are expected to conduct and lead teaching, and some minor administrative tasks may be included.

Eligibility Requirements

We are looking for you who have demonstrated pedagogical skill and hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject or equivalent competence.

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

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

The following eligibility requirements apply for this position, in addition to those established in the Employment Regulations at MDU. You have good proficiency in Swedish.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria shall 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. Previous teaching in music theory subjects at a university college of music or equivalent is meritorious. Good proficiency in English is also meritorious.

In a combined 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 placed on good collaboration skills and flexible thinking.

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

School of Music and Opera, Mälardalen University

Application

You apply by clicking the "Apply" button below.

As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that 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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