University Lecturer in Pedagogy, One or More Positions
Göteborgs universitet meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Göteborgs universitet contributes to a better future. The Department of Pedagogy, Communication and Learning (IPKL) is part of the Faculty of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Göteborgs universitet. The department conducts extensive and internationally leading research on children's and young people's living conditions, on preschool and children's learning, on the consequences of digitalization for schools and education, as well as on adult learning in work life and other contexts. The department provides education at basic, advanced, and doctoral levels, with the largest assignment being teaching in the preschool teacher program and primary teacher program with a focus on work in after-school centers. Subject Pedagogy Subject Description Pedagogy as a scientific discipline builds knowledge about the social, cultural, historical, and material conditions and processes that shape and transform people. Within pedagogy, various aspects of upbringing, education, teaching, learning, knowledge formation, and development are addressed. Job Responsibilities The position includes teaching, examination, and course development as well as collaboration in pedagogy. Teaching is primarily relevant in the preschool pedagogy area in courses on mathematics, natural science, technology, and sustainable development. Other teaching within the preschool teacher program may also occur. The applicant should be prepared to take a prominent role in the department's work, take initiatives for experience exchanges with the field of practice, and contribute to ongoing discussion about how education and collaboration within the preschool teacher program can be developed and given space within the department's activities. The applicant is expected to be able to teach in Swedish. Qualifications Qualifications for employment as a teacher are specified in Chapter 4, Sections 3-4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and Göteborgs universitet's own employment regulations. Qualified to be employed as a university lecturer in pedagogy is a person who has demonstrated pedagogical skill and has completed higher education at an advanced level or has equivalent competence, or possesses some other skill that is significant in view of the subject content of the position and the work tasks that shall be included in the employment. Assessment Criteria Assessment criteria for employment as a teacher are specified in Chapter 4, Sections 3-4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and Göteborgs universitet's own employment regulations. In the appointment, pedagogical skill will be given weight. Extensive experience of teaching in science-oriented subjects in preschool or in the first years of primary school is a requirement. The applicant's administrative skill, ability to collaborate with the surrounding society, and ability to communicate about the education nationally and internationally will also be considered. Experience in teaching and course development within the area of the position is meritorious. Applicants who lack higher education pedagogy training are expected to complete such training, or acquire equivalent knowledge, within one year from the start of employment. The department will primarily consider the applicant(s) who, after an overall assessment, are deemed to have the best conditions to be able to collaborate internally and externally to implement and develop the work tasks and activities described above and actively contribute to the department's development. Employment The employment is a fixed-term position of up to six months, however no later than June 2027, with a scope of 50-100%. Possible opportunity for extension. The position is located at the Department of Pedagogy, Communication and Learning. Start date by agreement. Selection Process The selection and assessment process will include interviews and reference checks. Indicate salary expectations and references in your application. The Department of Pedagogy, Communication and Learning strives to utilize the qualities that equal gender distribution, ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the organization. Contact Information for the Position Information about the position is provided by Markus Nivala, Head of Department +46 (0)31 786 4574 [email protected] Questions about the selection process can be directed to Kristin Martinsson, Administrative Manager +46 (0)31 786 2344 [email protected] Labor Organizations Labor representatives at Göteborgs universitet can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application Apply via https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-anstallningar. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job posting and that it is submitted to the university no later than the final application deadline. Application deadline: 2026-09-14 The university actively works for an inclusive work environment and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization. The university applies individual salary setting. In accordance with the National Archives' regulations, the university is required to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request to have your documents returned, they will be sent back when the two years have elapsed, otherwise they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are sales representatives: Göteborgs universitet engages a contracted advertising agency in connection with recruitment of personnel. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sales representatives of job advertisements.
- Město
- Göteborg
- GPS
- 57.7119231, 11.9822532
- Publikováno
- 24. 8. 2026
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