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The University of Skövde is a central and leading actor in education, research, and collaboration, supporting the transition towards a sustainable future – regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our 12,000 students and 460 employees create the conditions for society's digital transformation and sustainable development through high-quality education and research in selected areas. Welcome to a vibrant campus in the heart of Skaraborg.

About Us

Do you want to help shape the information technology of the future in an environment where research, education, and societal collaboration go hand in hand? At the Department of Data and System Science, you will meet a creative and dynamic environment with modern technical infrastructure, well-equipped facilities, and strong collegial collaboration with close ties to the surrounding society.

At the University of Skövde, we work together, closely and interdisciplinarily, to create engagement, quality, and results on a vibrant campus. We share responsibility for tasks and work towards the organization's goals. The University's conditions create good opportunities for proximity and collaboration between departments, sections, students, colleagues, and partners.

The position is within the subject of Information Technology, which at the University of Skövde is defined as the study of how information is represented, processed, and communicated in artificial and natural systems, as well as how information technology systems are used and developed to achieve useful system solutions for individuals, organizations, or society. The subject of Information Technology is in an expansive phase, and we are looking for more employees who want to develop our operations in both teaching and research!

Your Role

We are looking for you who want to strengthen and develop our operations within information and cyber security – a field with strong growth and significant societal relevance. As a Lecturer, you will contribute to the development of research, education, and collaboration, as well as contribute to the University's joint activities.

You are expected to contribute to developing and strengthening our research, particularly by initiating and participating in externally funded projects. Our participation in Cybercampus Sweden and strategic investments create good opportunities to build a clear research profile. Over time, you will develop your own research direction and contribute to a strong and growing research environment.

You will primarily teach at the undergraduate and advanced levels, and to some extent at the doctoral level. The role involves contributing to and further developing education in an area where demand for competence is high. You will actively contribute to collaboration with the surrounding society by developing external partnerships, participating in commissioned education, and strengthening the visibility and relevance of research.

The main tasks of the position are:

• Teaching in information and cyber security, as well as personal integrity.
• Research in information and cyber security, as well as personal integrity.
• Lead and participate in applications for externally funded research, primarily focusing on information and cyber security, as well as personal integrity protection.

Additional tasks may be included in the position.

Requirements

The following are required for the position:

• A completed PhD degree or equivalent scientific competence or other professional skills that are significant with regard to the subject content of the position and the tasks involved.
• Documented pedagogical skill.
• Documented experience from teaching and research in information and cyber security, as well as personal integrity.
• Documented ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

Evaluation Criteria

We will also evaluate the following criteria when hiring:

Of highest importance are:

• The degree of skill that is a requirement for eligibility.
• Documented scientific skill.
• Documented experience in conducting research in information and cyber security, as well as personal integrity.
• Documented experience in teaching and course development in information and cyber security, as well as personal integrity.

Of next highest importance are:

• Documented good collaboration skills.
• Completed university pedagogy education of at least 15 higher education credits or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way.
• Experience of collaboration between academia, business, and the public sector.

Also of importance are:

• Documented good administrative skill.
• Documented good ability for independence in work.

Information on how pedagogical and scientific skill is assessed at the University of Skövde can be found on our website: https://www.his.se/mot-hogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/vetenskaplig-pedagogisk-och-konstnarlig-skicklighet/ (https://www.his.se/mot-hogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/vetenskaplig-pedagogisk-och-konstnarlig-skicklighet/)

Type of Employment: The position is a permanent position. The University may apply a six-month probationary period.

Extent: 100%

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026

Reference Number: Ref no HS 2026/317

Start Date: By agreement

Contact Information: Information about the position is provided by Head of Department Henrik Rüdén, who can be reached at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Trade union information is provided by trade union representatives for Saco-S or ST. Trade union representatives can be reached via the University's switchboard at 0500-44 80 00.

Application

You apply for the position via our website, www.his.se/jobb (http://www.his.se/jobb), by clicking "Apply" at the bottom of the advertisement. There you can also read more about the University's recruitment process and what benefits you have as an employee with us. We look forward to receiving your application!

The following documents must be attached to your application:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Certificates/grades and other merit documents you wish to cite as an applicant.
• Merit portfolio where you describe your scientific and pedagogical activities.
• Scientific publications, attach up to five scientific publications (of which at least two published during the last three years).
• Complete publication list.

Contact the HR department at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you have publications that cannot be attached electronically directly in the application. The publications must be available to the University no later than one week after the application deadline.