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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 wide variety 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, an achievement 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 being created.

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The Department of Culture and Media Studies belongs to Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities and has around 70 employees. A unique combination of disciplines 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)

The Department of Culture and Media Studies is advertising a position as University Lecturer in Museology. The position is full-time, starting in January 2027 or as agreed.

Description of Duties

The duties include teaching, seminar leadership, thesis supervision, and examination. Teaching will be conducted both on campus courses, such as the Industry Education for Museums and Cultural Heritage, and on online courses. The role may also involve subject administrative responsibilities and teaching on the Master's Programme in Applied Cultural Studies. Standard course and program administration is included, as well as course development work. The position also includes professional development time equivalent to 20% of working hours.

Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment as a University Lecturer, the candidate must demonstrate pedagogical skill and hold a doctoral degree in Museology, or have equivalent scientific competence or other professional expertise significant in relation to the subject content and duties of the position. Eligible candidates also include those who have completed a doctoral degree in a subject closely related to Museology, provided they can demonstrate corresponding museological competencies.

Good knowledge of Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) and English, as well as the ability to teach in these languages, are requirements for the position.

For information on Assessment Criteria and Weighing of Criteria, see https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/universitetslektor-i-museologi_928393/ (https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/universitetslektor-i-museologi_928393/)

Application

Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and be received no later than August 31.

The eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the Employment Regulations for Teachers at Umeå University: https://www.umu.se/globalassets/fristaende-webbar/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet-fs-1.1--1022-25.pdf (https://www.umu.se/globalassets/fristaende-webbar/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet-fs-1.1--1022-25.pdf)

Information regarding documents to be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' instructions for applications: https://www.umu.se/contentassets/50940fbdac714459ad8b6a4406596619/humanistiska-fakultetens-anvisningar-for-ansokningar-om-anstallning-och-befordran_okt-25-.pdf (https://www.umu.se/contentassets/50940fbdac714459ad8b6a4406596619/humanistiska-fakultetens-anvisningar-for-ansokningar-om-anstallning-och-befordran_okt-25-.pdf)

Note that digital copies of publications must be attached to the application.

Other Information

The position is permanent and covers 100% with a start date in January 2027 or as agreed.

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

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

Umeå University is a government agency, which means employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/ (https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/)

For further information about the position, please contact University Lecturer Karin S Lindelöf, 090-786 90 65, [email protected], or HR Coordinator Anette Humby, 090-786 79 56, [email protected]

We welcome your application!

Umeå University aims to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with 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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