University Lecturer in Literature Studies

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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a variety of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research within several scientific fields, and it is here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate and exchange knowledge, which promotes 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, it is about conducting research about – and in the midst of – a society in transition. But also about delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is 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, please visit: https://www.umu.se/kultmed The Department of Culture and Media Studies is advertising a position as a substitute university lecturer in literature studies. The position is full-time starting January 1, 2027. Job Duties The job duties include teaching, supervision, examination and professional development. The position mainly concerns teaching and supervision at undergraduate and advanced levels in literature studies and creative writing. In addition, teaching within the framework of teacher training may also be included. Teaching takes place both on campus and online. The job duties also include teaching-related administration as well as personnel, subject and planning meetings. Professional development time is included and corresponds to 20% of working time. Qualifications for Employment as University Lecturer To be eligible for employment as a university lecturer, one must have demonstrated pedagogical aptitude and have obtained a doctorate in literature studies, or have equivalent scientific competence, or have some other professional skill that is significant in relation to the subject content of the position and the work tasks involved in the employment. Good language skills in Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) and English, as well as the ability to teach in these languages, are required for the position. For information on assessment criteria and balancing of assessment criteria, see https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/universitetslektor-i-litteraturvetenskap_944341/ Application Applications must be made via the e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received no later than August 31, 2026. The eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the employment regulations for teachers at Umeå University: https://www.umu.se/globalassets/fristaende-webbar/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet-fs-1.1--1022-25.pdf Information about which documents should be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' guidelines for applications: https://www.umu.se/contentassets/50940fbdac714459ad8b6a4406596619/humanistiska-fakultetens-anvisningar-for-ansokningar-om-anstallning-och-befordran_okt-25-.pdf Note that digital copies of publications must be attached to the application. For this position, no project plan should be submitted. Other Information The position is a full-time substitute position between January 1, 2027 and January 31, 2028. The place of work is Umeå. High presence in the workplace is a requirement to satisfactorily perform the job duties involved in the position. Umeå University is a state authority, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/ Further information about the position is provided by University Lecturer Karin S Lindelöf, 090-7869065, [email protected], or HR Coordinator Anette Humby, 090-786 79 56, [email protected] Welcome with your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the basis for learning, creativity and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a sales person: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a variety of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research within several scientific fields, and it is here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture. The societal…

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Umeå

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Umeå universitet

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24. 6. 2026

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30. 7. 2026

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