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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions, with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education and world-leading research across several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, a discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.

The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research on and within a society in transition. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is created.

Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as an employer.

The Department of Culture and Media Studies belongs to Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities and has around 70 employees. A unique combination of subject areas makes the department a creative environment at the intersection of art, culture, literature, and media. Internationally recognized, high-quality research is conducted at the department. For more information, please visit: https://www.umu.se/kultmed (https://www.umu.se/kultmed)

We are now seeking a Professor in Media and Communication Studies, with a start date to be agreed upon.

Description and Duties

The duties include research, teaching, supervision, seminar supervision, collaboration, and administrative work. The position includes 30% faculty-funded research on a permanent basis. The professor is expected to initiate research projects and actively seek research funding, preferably in collaboration with other researchers, and to contribute broadly to the continued development of the subject and the department.

Qualifications for Appointment as Professor

Eligible for appointment as a professor in Media and Communication Studies is someone who has demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical competence within the field of Media and Communication Studies (Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

Required language skills in Swedish or another Scandinavian language, as well as good knowledge of English to conduct teaching at all educational levels, are requirements for the position.

The eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the regulations for teachers at Umeå University. https://www.umu.se/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet2/ (https://www.umu.se/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet2/)

For information on Assessment Criteria and Weighing of Assessment Criteria, see https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/professor-i-medie--och-kommunikationsvetenskap_907937/ (https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/professor-i-medie--och-kommunikationsvetenskap_907937/)

Application

Applications must be submitted via the recruitment system Varbi and must be received no later than 31 August 2026. Information on which documents must be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' guidelines for applications: https://www.umu.se/humanistisk-fakultet/om-institutionen/tva-dokument/ (https://www.umu.se/humanistisk-fakultet/om-institutionen/tva-dokument/)

All documents must be submitted in electronic form.

At the Faculty of Humanities, there is an opportunity to apply for faculty-funded research time through internal competition.

Other Information

The appointment is permanent, with a start date to be agreed upon.

The workplace is Umeå. High presence at the workplace is required to satisfactorily perform the duties included in the position.

Umeå University is a government agency, which means employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: Benefits (umu.se).

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Department, Sofia Pulls, 090-7865797, [email protected], or HR Coordinator Anette Humby, [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application!

Umeå University aims to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people from different backgrounds and perspectives lays the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.

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