Department of Special Education
More information about us can be found at: Department of Special Education
Subject/Subject Description
At Stockholm University, Special Education is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge with a bridging function between several scientific areas, based on the interaction between individual, context, and society. Knowledge within the field focuses on interventions before difficulties arise as well as facilitating support for persons with various functional limitations and/or persons in socially disadvantaged life situations.
Duties
The position includes competence and research time according to applicable conditions of employment.
The person hired as professor shall actively participate in developing leading special education research from a national and international perspective. Research, teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels in the subject, as well as leading administrative tasks within the department and faculty.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible for appointment as professor is a person who has demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical competence.
The applicant must have both the ability to collaborate and the ability and suitability otherwise needed to perform the duties well.
To be able to perform the duties of the position, the applicant must have documented ability to use Swedish in speech and writing at a professional level. This is demonstrated, for example, through documented experience of teaching in Swedish or a certificate of language skills corresponding to at least B2 level (CEFR).
Evaluation Criteria
Particular and equal weight shall be placed on pedagogical and scientific competence.
Scientific competence shall be demonstrated through independent research contributions in special education or a related area that significantly exceed what is required for associate professor competence, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Planning and leadership of research as well as experience with assignments as opponent or member of grading committees, expert or expert reviewer shall also be considered.
Pedagogical competence is normally demonstrated through teaching at both undergraduate and advanced levels as well as at the doctoral level. The assessment of pedagogical competence shall cover planning, implementation, and evaluation of teaching as well as supervision and examination. The pedagogical competence shall be well documented in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the pedagogical activities.
Great weight shall be placed on documented ability to collaborate with colleagues.
Great weight shall be placed on successful doctoral supervision demonstrated through active supervision of at least one doctoral student through to approved dissertation.
Great weight shall be placed on administrative competence as well as the ability to cooperate with the surrounding society and to communicate about research and development work.
Great weight shall be placed on successfully planning, applying for, and obtaining funding for research projects from external funders.
Great weight shall be placed on experience in skillfully leading and developing activities, personnel, and research projects as well as experience with assignments in, for example, committees and boards.
Meritorious qualifications include the following:
University pedagogy education or equivalent of at least 15 credits or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way.
Completed doctoral supervision training.
About the Position
The position is permanent and full-time, with employment commencing by agreement.
Applicants lacking university pedagogy education of at least 15 credits and who are not assessed to have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way shall undergo such education during the first two years of employment.
Other Information
As the Faculty of Social Sciences strives for a more balanced gender distribution among professors, the faculty welcomes applications from women.
What We Offer
With us you will experience the dynamic interplay between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You work in an international environment and receive favorable terms. The University is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city center.
Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.
Contact
Information about the position is provided by the Head of Department, Professor Jenny Wilder, phone 08-674 7346, [email protected].
Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to the administrator 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.
We prefer that your application be written in English, as it will be reviewed by international experts for whom English is the working language.
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More information about us can be found at: Department of Special Education
Subject/Subject Description
At Stockholm University, Special Education is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge with a bridging function between several scientific areas, based on the interaction between individual, context, and society. Knowledge within the field focuses on interventions before difficulties arise as well as facilitating support for persons with various functional limitations and/or persons in socially disadvantaged life situations.
Duties
The position includes…