Assistant Professor in Computer and Systems Science with specialization in IT Project Management

Stockholms Universitet · plný úvazek

Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap, Kista, Švédsko

Subject Description IT Project Management is an interdisciplinary field encompassing social sciences, behavioral sciences, and computer science. The field focuses on developing theory and practice in software project management. In software-intensive contexts, IT project management integrates software development methods with theories and methods for managing distributed multidisciplinary teams. The field also encompasses knowledge of business and change strategies for software companies, as well as empirical research on AI-driven software development and its implications. Responsibilities The primary duties as an Assistant Professor include research, teaching, and supervision at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. Examples of courses include IT Project Monitoring and Control and Trends in Project Management. The position holder is expected to strengthen the scientific content and practical relevance of education in software project management methods and empirical research methods for software project management. Furthermore, the position holder is expected to contribute to shaping education and research in line with emerging AI-driven software development methods. The majority of research will focus on the intersection of software development and IT project management, with a strong emphasis on the future of AI-driven software development (e.g., AI-driven workflows, human-AI collaboration in engineering teams, changing roles and responsibilities in teams, quality and security in AI-driven development, and impact on processes and coordination patterns). The research is expected to result in academic publications on this subject. The position holder is expected to initiate and contribute to externally funded research, collaborate with partners in industry and the public sector, and participate in interdisciplinary initiatives where relevant. The employment is divided between research (55%) and teaching (45%) of full-time. Qualifications Eligible for employment as an Assistant Professor is a person who holds a doctoral degree in Computer and Systems Science with specialization relevant to software project management or has equivalent scientific competence. Preference is given to those who completed their doctoral degree or reached equivalent competence no more than seven years before the time of application. However, those who completed their doctoral degree or achieved equivalent competence earlier may also be considered if there are special circumstances. Special circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar conditions. The applicant must have both the ability to collaborate and the ability and suitability otherwise needed to perform the work duties well. To perform the employment duties, the applicant must have documented ability to use English in speech and writing at a professional level. This is demonstrated, for example, through documented experience of teaching in English or a certificate of language skills equivalent to at least B2 level (CEFR). Evaluation Criteria Particular weight is placed on scientific competence as demonstrated through well-documented qualitative and quantitative empirical research on software project management methods, management of software projects in distributed multidisciplinary teams, and/or AI-enabled/AI-driven software development methods and practices. Great weight is placed on teaching competence, typically demonstrated through personal teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels within the field. Teaching competence must be well-documented in a manner that allows assessment of the quality of teaching activities. Great weight is placed on a well-developed research plan for the period of employment. Great weight is placed on documented ability to collaborate with colleagues and co-workers. Great weight is placed on teaching competence in distance education, digital examinations, and supervision of theses at a distance. Weight is placed on successfully planning, applying for, and obtaining funding for research projects from external sources. Weight is placed on administrative competence and the ability to cooperate with the surrounding society and communicate research and development work. It is meritorious to have higher education teaching training of at least 7.5 credits or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way. About the Employment An Assistant Professor may be employed on a permanent basis, but for a period of at least four and at most six years in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100) (HF). At the Faculty of Social Sciences, the employment period shall be four years. The length of employment is determined before the announcement. The purpose of the employment is to give the teacher the opportunity to develop independence as a researcher and build merits in both scientific and pedagogical aspects to meet the requirements for employment as a University Lecturer. Other Information Applicants who lack higher education teaching training of at least 7.5 credits and who are not assessed to have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way must complete such training during the first two years of employment. Swedish language proficiency is not a requirement for appointment, but the applicant must be prepared to undertake administrative and pedagogical duties within two years that require understanding and use of Swedish. The employment period is four years. As the Faculty of Social Sciences seeks a more even gender distribution among lecturers, the department welcomes applications from women. Contact Information about the employment is provided by Professor Harko Verhagen, [email protected], or the Dean, Jelena Zdravkovic, phone 08 16 49 94, [email protected]. Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to Johan Magnéli, phone 08-16 40 57, [email protected]. Application You apply for the position through Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the university's instructions and that it is submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline.