University of Skövde is a central and leading actor for education, research and collaboration that supports the transition toward a sustainable future – regionally, nationally and internationally. Our 12,000 students and 460 employees create 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
Would you like to help shape the future of information technology in an environment where research, education and community collaboration go hand in hand? At the Department of Data and Systems 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 community.
At University of Skövde, we work together, closely and cross-disciplinarily to create engagement, quality and results on a vibrant campus. We take joint responsibility for work tasks and work toward the organization's goals. The university's conditions create good opportunities for proximity and collaboration between departments, divisions, students, colleagues and partners.
The position is within the subject of information technology, which at University of Skövde is defined as the study of how information is represented, processed and communicated in artificial and natural systems, and how information technology systems are used and developed to create useful system solutions for individuals, organizations or society. Information technology is in an expansive phase and we are looking for more employees who want to help develop our activities in both teaching and research!
Your Role
We are looking for you to strengthen and develop our activities in information and cybersecurity – an area in strong growth with great societal relevance. As a lecturer, you are involved in developing research, education and collaboration, and 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 initiatives create good opportunities to build a clear research profile. Over time, you develop your own research focus and contribute to a strong and growing research environment.
You teach primarily at 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 there is high demand for expertise. You actively contribute to collaboration with the surrounding community by developing external partnerships, participating in contract education and strengthening the visibility and relevance of research.
The main work tasks within the position are:
Teaching in information and cybersecurity, as well as personal integrity.
Research in information and cybersecurity, as well as personal integrity.
Drive and participate in applications for externally funded research, primarily focused on information and cybersecurity, as well as personal data protection.
Additional work tasks may be included in the position.
Requirements for the Position:
Completed doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence or other professional skills that are significant in relation to the subject matter of the position and the work tasks that are to be included.
Demonstrated teaching skills.
Documented experience in teaching and research in information and cybersecurity, as well as personal integrity.
Documented ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both orally and in written form.
We will also evaluate the following assessment criteria for the position:
Of highest importance:
The degree of competence required for eligibility.
Demonstrated scientific skills.
Documented experience in conducting research in information and cybersecurity, as well as personal integrity.
Documented experience in teaching and course development in information and cybersecurity, as well as personal integrity.
Of second highest importance:
Documented good collaboration skills
Completed higher education pedagogical training of at least 15 higher education credits or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.
Experience of collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector.
Also of importance:
Documented good administrative skills.
Documented good ability to work independently
Information on how pedagogical and scientific skills are assessed at 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/
Employment Type: The position is a permanent employment. The university may apply a six-month probationary period.
Scope: 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 mailto:[email protected]. Union information is provided by union representatives for Saco-S or ST. Union representatives can be reached via the university's switchboard 0500-44 80 00.
Application
You apply for the position via our website, www.his.se/jobb by clicking "Apply" at the bottom of the announcement. There you can also read more about the university's recruitment process and what benefits you have as an employee with us. Welcome to submit your application!
The following documents must be attached to your application:
Cover letter
CV
Certificates/grades and other qualifications you as an applicant wish to invoke.
Merit portfolio in which you describe your scientific and pedagogical activities.
Scientific publications, attach a maximum of five scientific publications (of which at least two published in the last three years).
Complete list of publications.
Contact the HR Department at 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.University of Skövde is a central and leading actor for education, research and collaboration that supports the transition toward a sustainable future – regionally, nationally and internationally. Our 12,000 students and 460 employees create 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
Would you like to help shape the future of information technology in an environment where research, education and community collaboration go hand in…