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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, including the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, which 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 subject areas makes the department a creative environment at the intersection of art, culture, literature, and media. The department conducts internationally recognized, high-quality research. 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 a Visiting University Lecturer in Literary Studies. The position is full-time and starts on January 1, 2027.

Job Description

The duties include teaching, supervision, examination, and professional development. The position primarily involves teaching and supervision at undergraduate and advanced levels in literary studies and creative writing. Additionally, teaching within the framework of teacher education may be included. Teaching takes place both on campus and remotely. The duties also include teaching-related administration, as well as personnel, subject, and planning meetings.

Professional development time is included and corresponds to 20% of working hours.

Qualifications for Appointment as University Lecturer

Eligible for appointment as a university lecturer is someone who has demonstrated pedagogical skill and has completed a doctoral degree in literary studies, or has equivalent scientific competence, or possesses other professional skills that are significant considering the subject content and duties of the position.

Good command 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-litteraturvetenskap_944341/ (https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/universitetslektor-i-litteraturvetenskap_944341/)

Application

Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and received no later than August 31, 2026.

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' guidelines 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. For this position, no project plan is required.

Additional Information

The position is a full-time temporary appointment from January 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028.

The workplace is in 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: 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, 090-7869065, [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 individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.

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