Guest Lecturer at JMG

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University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. At the heart of events stands JMG, the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication. The department is located at the Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Gothenburg and is one of the Nordic region's most renowned institutions in its field, with breadth and depth in both research and education. At JMG, teaching is conducted at bachelor's and advanced levels, as well as doctoral education. JMG is now seeking guest lecturers for intermittent employment (hourly positions) for the upcoming academic year Fall 2026/Spring 2027. Guest lecturers are sought to ensure education in close contact with the industry, but also to strengthen staffing during regular staff absences. JMG is seeking guest lecturers for bachelor's and master's programs in journalism, for standalone journalism courses, and for bachelor's and master's programs in media and communication science. During the upcoming academic year, we have a need for guest lecturers in the following areas: supervision and examination of thesis projects automated methods for collecting and analyzing media content data with application in media and communication science strategic communication from a scientific and applied perspective, preferably with a special focus on the nonprofit sector news media's structural conditions and prerequisites for editorial work in digital media culture editorial work and journalism's narrative forms in digital channels Duties The duties of a guest lecturer may consist of various forms of teaching, lectures, workshops, seminars, or supervision in journalism, media, and communication. Primarily at bachelor's level, but advanced level may also occur. Qualifications You are expected to have teaching experience such as lectures, workshops, seminars, or supervision, and to have your own experience and education in journalism, media, and communication, or another subject area relevant to JMG. For teaching in journalism education, you are expected to have good knowledge of publishing and ethical issues. For teaching in media and communication science, we would like you to have a doctoral degree in a relevant subject. Beyond this, great emphasis is placed on administrative competence and the ability to structure teaching or supervision. You are expected to have good communication skills in speech and writing in Swedish and/or English, depending on the current course's language of instruction. Beyond skills assessment, great emphasis is placed on personal suitability and cooperation skills. We will primarily consider applicants who, in an overall assessment, are considered to have the best prerequisites for carrying out the described duties. Employment Intermittent employment, number of hours by agreement. Work may take place during the period August 24, 2026—June 30, 2027. With an intermittent employment, an agreement is written that constitutes a framework agreement for the entire period. You then choose to accept or decline assignments where work is offered. Each work assignment constitutes a new employment relationship. Worked hours are reported to the employer through the GU/Hourly Fee form. Contact Information for Employment For questions about the work, contact Theo Röhle, proprefect responsible for education, [email protected], 031-786 1228 For questions about the employment procedure, contact Sofia Hallsten, HR officer, [email protected], 031-786 6310 Trade Union Organizations Trade union representatives at University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position via University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it is submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline. Application must be received no later than: August 10, 2026 The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization. The university applies individual salary setting. In accordance with the National Archives' regulations, the university is obligated to retain application documents for two years after the hiring decision. If you as an applicant specifically request your documents back, they will be returned after the two years have passed; otherwise, they will be disposed of. To staffing and recruitment companies and to those who sell job postings: University of Gothenburg uses contracted advertising agencies in connection with recruitment of personnel. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of job postings.University of Gothenburg meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. At the heart of events stands JMG, the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication. The department is located at the Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Gothenburg and is one of the Nordic region's most renowned…

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Göteborg

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Published

10. 6. 2026

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3. 8. 2026

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