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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. We have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.

Job Description

The duties include course responsibility, teaching, thesis supervision, and examination at the undergraduate and master's levels in sociology.

Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment as a University Lecturer, one must have completed a PhD in sociology or in a subject deemed equivalent by the employer, and have demonstrated pedagogical skill. Eligibility and assessment criteria for the appointment of lecturers are set out in regulations concerning the employment of teachers.

Other Requirements and Merits

Applicants should have good knowledge of sociological theory and methods and be able to teach on the educational programs offered by the department, particularly the undergraduate program in Criminology and the undergraduate program in Human Resources. Applicants must have experience in teaching and supervising theses in sociology at both master's and undergraduate levels. Experience in course responsibility and familiarity with teaching large student groups are meritorious.

Applicants must be able to teach in both Swedish and English. Very good skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, are essential. A documented teaching portfolio and verified pedagogical merits are required. It is meritorious if the applicant can perform the duties with very little preparation or reading time. Applicants must also demonstrate a good ability to collaborate.

Assessment Criteria

Particular emphasis is placed on pedagogical and scientific skill. The applicant's ability to independently plan, develop, and implement education is considered very important.

Assessment criteria for the appointment of lecturers are specified in Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance, as well as in the Regulations for the Employment of Teachers at Lund University: https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/sites/medarbetarwebben.lu.se/files/2024-10/lunds-universitets-anstallningsordning-240618.pdf (https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/sites/medarbetarwebben.lu.se/files/2024-10/lunds-universitets-anstallningsordning-240618.pdf)

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the country's leading knowledge centers for research and education in the social and behavioral sciences. With operations in both Lund and Helsingborg, over 700 employees, and approximately 5,700 full-time equivalent students, the faculty is one of Lund University's largest. We offer a creative academic environment with engaged students and staff. Our main task is to develop, disseminate, and manage knowledge about society, humans, and organizations in an environment characterized by openness, tolerance, and curiosity.

The Department of Sociology in Lund consists of three disciplines: sociology, social anthropology, and gender studies. What these have in common is their attempt to understand and explain humans and society in their social, cultural, and historical contexts. The department's research includes empirical studies of central contemporary issues, critical social analysis, and the development of social science theories and methods.

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