Where: Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, Karlstad University, Sweden
Duties:
The position includes duties such as teaching, supervision, assessment, and development of courses at undergraduate and Master’s level in geomatics and geographic IT, including both on-campus and distance learning courses. Instruction is in Swedish for undergraduate courses, and in English for Master’s level courses. You are expected to be actively involved in furthering the subject and the department with regard to teaching, research and community collaboration. As senior lecturer, you are also expected to contribute to research and develop research activities by, for example, applying for external funding, expanding the current research network and developing collaborations with actors of society and research environments within and outside the university. Leadership assignments may be included in the duties. The position is based in Karlstad.
In order to contribute to a positive working environment and help further the subject’s activities, we expect you to be a present and active part of the day-to-day operations and workplace community.
Qualification requirements:
To be eligible for the position of senior lecturer in geomatics, applicants are required have demonstrated teaching and research expertise. Applicants are also required to hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications in geomatics, or other professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein.
Pursuant to Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure, teachers must have the personal qualities required to perform the duties included, as well as completed training in higher education pedagogy. Candidates who have not completed training in higher education pedagogy may still be hired, provided that they do so within two years of employment. For other qualification requirements, please refer to Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure.
The position requires proficiency in Swedish and English. A candidate who does not meet the requirement of proficiency in Swedish may still be hired provided they are able to actively acquire these language skills.
