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Örebro University creates the future through internationally competitive research and offers professional-oriented education that ranks among the best in the country. We are now looking for you who want to work as a University Lecturer in History at the Department of Humanities and Pedagogy. Here, you have the opportunity to be part of Örebro University's continued journey with the societal mission of research and education in focus.

Subject Area

The subject area for the position is History.

About Us

The Department of Humanities and Pedagogy (IHoP) offers education within a broad spectrum of subjects and areas, both in the form of standalone courses and programs. At IHoP, research and doctoral education are also conducted. The department is characterized by cross-disciplinary collaboration and a desire to continuously develop both education and research.

The History subject at Örebro University conducts broad research and teaching activities covering, for example, cultural history, political history, migration history, global history, and subject didactics. The subject is part of a multidisciplinary environment with English, Literary Studies, Rhetoric, and the Swedish language. History is one of the specializations within the doctoral education subject of Humanities Studies.

The History subject offers education at the undergraduate and doctoral levels.

Responsibilities

As a University Lecturer, you devote your working time to teaching, research, and related collaboration. The responsibilities include, in addition to teaching, research, and collaboration, development work, administration, and competence development. The teaching also involves supervision, examination, course development, planning, and evaluation.

For the current position, teaching takes place within the teacher education program and the basic and advanced courses in History. Some of the courses offered are distance-based.

Qualifications

Eligible for appointment as a University Lecturer is someone who has demonstrated pedagogical skill and has obtained a PhD in a subject area relevant to the position, or has equivalent scientific competence or other professional skills that are significant considering the subject content of the position and the duties involved.

Evaluation Criteria

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Information

The position is 100% for 12 months, with immediate start. Örebro University applies individual salary setting.

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Program Director Jimmy Engren, email: [email protected] or Unit Manager Mattias Jacobsson, 019-30 13 33, email: [email protected]

At Örebro University, we expect all employees to be open to development and change, take responsibility for their own work effort and quality, show commitment to collaborate and contribute to development, and show respect for others through a constructive and professional attitude.

Örebro University works actively with equal opportunities and gender equality and to ensure that our work environment is characterized by openness, trust, and respect. We value the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

Application

You apply on our website by clicking the "Apply" button.

A complete application should contain the following electronic documents:

• A cover letter explaining how you can contribute to the university's continued development
• CV with a relevant description of combined competence
• Pedagogical portfolio according to Örebro University guidelines (https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/jobba-hos-oss/mall-for-pedagogisk-meritportfolj3.pdf (https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/jobba-hos-oss/mall-for-pedagogisk-meritportfolj3.pdf))
• Scientific portfolio
• Publication list
• Copies of relevant grades/certificates proving eligibility and requirements

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian, or Danish can be assessed.

More information for applicants can be found on our Vacant Jobs page: https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/information-for-dig-som-sokande-och-sakkunnig/ (https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/information-for-dig-som-sokande-och-sakkunnig/)

The last day for applications is 2026-08-03. Welcome with your application!

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According to the National Archives' regulations, we must archive a round of application documents excluding publications for two years after the appointment decision has become final.