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University Lecturer in Psychology 60%

Do you want to work with teaching supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee relations and offers secure, advantageous working conditions? You are welcome to apply for a position as University Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Uppsala University.

Responsibilities

The position includes teaching in clinical psychology within CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), clinical supervision, and supervision related to assessment methods, as well as examination. Teaching responsibilities also include course and module management and course administration. The teaching is at the undergraduate and advanced levels within the areas of clinical psychology within CBT, behavioral medicine, health psychology, and psychology and health. The teaching may also include other components, depending on the applicant's competence and the department's needs.

Qualifications

According to Uppsala University's regulations for employment (AO), the person eligible to be appointed as a University Lecturer is one who has completed a university education with subject specialization and has documented pedagogical proficiency. The applicant must also have completed a higher education pedagogical education relevant to the activity, comprising at least ten weeks, or have equivalent knowledge. If there are special reasons, the higher education pedagogical education can be completed during the first two years of employment.

According to the university's regulations, it is also a general qualification requirement for teachers to have the personal qualities required to perform the job well, such as thoroughness, sensitivity, independence, and good collaboration skills.

The current position requires Swedish licensure as a psychologist with a specialization in CBT, as well as knowledge of behavioral medicine and health psychology. It is required that the pedagogical proficiency and professional competence are relevant to the subject content and tasks of the position. Documentation of the ability to teach in Swedish is required for eligibility.

Evaluation Criteria

In the selection among qualified applicants, weight will be placed equally on scientific and pedagogical proficiency. When assessing administrative proficiency, the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in an effective and purpose-adapted manner will be evaluated.

The University will primarily consider the candidate who, after a qualitative holistic assessment of competence and proficiency, is judged to have the best prerequisites for carrying out and developing current tasks and contributing to a positive development of the activity.

The recruitment group may use interviews and reference checks during this recruitment.

Personal circumstances (parental leave, part-time work due to childcare, union duties, military service, etc.) that can be credited to the applicant during merit evaluation should be stated in connection with the presentation of merits and experience.

Application Process

A complete application must be submitted via Uppsala University's recruitment system and include:

• Application letter
• Curriculum Vitae containing:
  • Publication list
  • Report on pedagogical merits
  • Report on other merits
• Certified copy of Swedish psychologist license
• List of reference persons (name, contact details, previous work relationship)

University regulations for employment and faculty supplementary guidelines for employment.

About the Position

The position is fixed-term for 10–11 months. The extent is 60%. Individual salary setting applies. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position is provided by:

Staffing responsible education coordinator Kahl Hellmer, 018-471 2104, [email protected]

Please submit your application by August 13, 2026. Ref: UFV-PA 2026/2075.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The position may be subject to security clearance. If security clearance is required, it is a condition of employment that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union Representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]