Professor of Media and Communication Science

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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest universities with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a wide range of high-quality education and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. Our integrated campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transition. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The Department of Culture and Media Studies is part of Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities and has approximately 70 employees. A unique combination of subject areas makes the department a creative environment at the intersection of art, culture, literature, and media. The department conducts internationally recognized research of high quality. For more information, visit: https://www.umu.se/kultmed We are now seeking a Professor of Media and Communication Science with a start date according to agreement. Description and Responsibilities The position includes research, teaching, supervision, seminar leadership, collaboration, and administrative work. The appointment includes 30% faculty-funded research on a continuing basis. The professor is expected to initiate research projects and actively seek research funding, preferably in collaboration with other researchers, and generally contribute to the further development of the subject and department. Qualifications for Appointment as Professor To be qualified for appointment as a professor in Media and Communication Science, an applicant must have demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical proficiency within the field of Media and Communication Science (4 chap. 3 § Higher Education Ordinance). Required language proficiency in Swedish or another Scandinavian language, as well as good knowledge of English to conduct teaching at all educational levels, is a requirement for the position. Qualification and assessment criteria can be found in the employment regulations for teachers at Umeå University. https://www.umu.se/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet2/ For information on Assessment Criteria and Weighing of Assessment Criteria, see https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/professor-i-medie--och-kommunikationsvetenskap_907937/ Application Applications must be submitted through the recruitment system Varbi and must be received no later than August 31, 2026. Information about which documents must be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' application guidelines: https://www.umu.se/humanistisk-fakultet/om-institutionen/tva-dokument/ All documents must be submitted electronically. The Faculty of Humanities offers the opportunity to apply for faculty-funded research time in internal competition. Additional Information The appointment is on a continuing basis with a start date according to agreement. The place of work is Umeå. High presence at the workplace is a requirement for satisfactorily performing the duties included in the position. Umeå University is a state agency, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: Benefits (umu.se). Further information about the position is provided by Head of Department Sofia Pulls, 090-7865797, [email protected] or HR Coordinator [email protected] We welcome your application! Umeå University aims to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to sales representatives: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job postings.Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest universities with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a wide range of high-quality education and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene scissors was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close at hand. Our integrated campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we…

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Umeå

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Umeå universitet

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63.7970413, 20.2816791copyopen in

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Published

9. 6. 2026

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30. 7. 2026

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