University Lecturer in Experimental Medical Science

Lunds Universitet · plný úvazek

BMC F13, Lund, Švédsko

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading academic institutions. With approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees across Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, we are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions. Employment This is a permanent position as University Lecturer in Experimental Medicine, based at the Department of Experimental Medical Science (EMV) or the Department of Laboratory Medicine (ILM). Departmental affiliation will be determined at the time of appointment. Job Responsibilities The primary responsibility is to lead and develop education at undergraduate and advanced levels in experimental medicine. The appointee is expected to be prepared to take central leadership roles at the course or program level within the Medical and/or Biomedical programs. The position also includes teaching and examination within the Biomedical programs and/or the basic level of the Medical program (terms 1–5), where various forms of active learning are applied. As a guideline, teaching, educational leadership, and pedagogical development work are expected to constitute approximately 70% of working time over time. Duties related to doctoral education may also be included. The educational mission is thus the primary focus of the position. In addition to the educational responsibilities, the position involves actively conducting research in experimental medicine. The position also includes duties typically associated with a University Lecturer position, such as administration and internal and external trust assignments at national and international levels. Other duties may also occur. Qualifications According to the Higher Education Ordinance (4 kap 4 §), to be eligible for appointment as a lecturer, an applicant must have demonstrated pedagogical competence and have earned a doctoral degree or possess equivalent scientific competence or other professional expertise relevant to the subject matter and duties of the position. According to Lund University's employment regulations, applicants must have completed at least five weeks of higher education pedagogy training or acquired equivalent knowledge to be eligible, unless there are special reasons not to. If the appointee is deemed to have special reasons for not having completed five weeks of higher education pedagogy training at the start of employment, such training must be completed within two years of taking office. Swedish language proficiency equivalent to at least level C2 according to the Council of Europe's proficiency scale is a requirement for this position. For teachers at Lund University, the general eligibility requirement is to be suitable and have the ability otherwise needed to perform the duties well. Assessment Criteria Applicants must have demonstrated pedagogical, scientific, and administrative competence relevant to the subject area, with particular weight given to pedagogical competence. Applicants must demonstrate pedagogical competence relevant to the subject area in both teaching and supervision at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. This is shown through documented ability to conduct teaching and examination through various forms of active learning in accordance with the Faculty of Medicine's pedagogical plan. Ability to lead and develop university education at undergraduate and advanced levels will be particularly meritorious. Own higher education pedagogical development work or research projects will also be particularly meritorious. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate scientific competence by conducting current research. Scientific competence is demonstrated through publications in international scientific journals, competitively awarded grants, and experience with national and international research collaboration. Scientific competence is further demonstrated through research programs relevant to the subject area and prospects for long-term career development. Applicants must show strong ability in leadership, collaboration, and cooperation with the surrounding society. In the employment of teachers, in addition to what follows from the Higher Education Ordinance, Lund University's employment regulations and the Faculty of Medicine's general requirements profile and assessment criteria for the appointment of University Lecturers apply. Additional Information For information, contact Dean Maria Björkqvist, tel. +46 72 700 71 63, [email protected] or Head of Department Karolin Hansén Nord, tel. +46702831827, [email protected] or Head of Department Tomas Deierborg, tel +46709708212, [email protected] For information about the application procedure, contact recruitment coordinator Eva A Nilsson, tel. +46 46 222 17 89, [email protected] The position will be filled based on recommendations from the Faculty of Medicine's Teacher Appointment Committee. Application Procedure Applications must be submitted electronically through Lund University's application portal no later than 2026-11-27. Applications should be submitted according to the Faculty of Medicine's instructions for applicants to teaching positions (see Instructions for Applicants to Teaching Positions under the heading Merit Summary and CV). The University applies individual salary setting. Please include salary expectations in your application if desired. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We view equality and diversity as a strength and asset. We look forward to receiving your application! The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. The education is conducted in close collaboration with healthcare and is well-rooted in the Faculty's strong research tradition. The Faculty's research spans a broad field of experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world. We decline all contact from advertising sales representatives, recruitment, and staffing agencies due to government procurement regulations.