At the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT, education and research are conducted in the fields of Library and Information Science, Educational Work, and Business and IT. The Faculty offers doctoral programs in Library and Information Science and is actively working towards establishing doctoral programs in Educational Work and Business and IT as well. The Faculty provides undergraduate and graduate level education, training professionals such as librarians, preschool teachers, primary and secondary school teachers, system architects, and web editors.

Job description

As a Senior Lecturer with us, you will conduct research and teach in the field of Library and Information Science, as well as perform related administrative tasks. Teaching occurs at all levels, from undergraduate to doctoral studies, and involves delivering lectures, seminars and supervision, as well as being responsible for examinations and thesis supervision. By focusing on our educational programs in information science and information design, you will have the opportunity to influence and support students' development in a meaningful way. We view information design as the interface where well-structured information meets communication, through an understanding of users' information practices.

You will also participate in and contribute to the development of our research environment. By engaging in existing research groups and projects, and initiating new collaborations and projects, you will play a key role in promoting new knowledge and innovation in the field. Collaborations both within academia and with the surrounding community will be an integral part of your role.

The following areas may be relevant:

• Library and information science with an emphasis on information science and/or information design.
• Information practices in relation to digital information environments.
• User-centred design.
• Research methods focusing on digital information environments.

Since a large part of the teaching is conducted in Swedish, the candidate is expected to learn Swedish within two years from the start of employment.

Qualifications

For the position, the following are required:

• A doctoral degree in library and information science or a related field
• Demonstrated teaching proficiency
• Knowledge in several of the areas outlined under the job responsibilities above
• Knowledge of the subject of library and information science
• Scientific publications in areas relevant to the content of the position
• Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written
• Experience teaching at the academic level in library and information science or related areas, such as through lectures, supervision, and seminars

A general eligibility requirement for permanent employment as a teacher is completed higher education pedagogical training equivalent to 10 weeks of full-time studies, or equivalent competence. An employee who lacks higher education pedagogical training can complete the training within the first two years of employment.

Additional merits:

• A doctoral degree in library and information science.
• Participation in research projects in areas relevant to the focus of the position.
• Professional experience in areas relevant to the focus of the position.
• Experience of collaboration between academia and the surrounding community and professional field, including experience in disseminating one's own research.
• Research or teaching related to sustainable development, as the university has a focus on sustainable development.
• Experience with markup using HTML and CSS.
• Experience with programming in R/Python or JavaScript, React, or similar.
• Experience with quantitative methods.

About the employment

Type of employment: Permanent employment, six months probationary period may apply.
Employment rate: 100%
Start date: 1 January 2025 or as agreed upon
Position location: Borås, Sweden
Registration number: PA2024/148

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Assistant Head of Department David Gunnarsson Lorentzen by phone +46 (0)33-435 40 87. The union representatives for Saco-S are Selma Music and Antonios Tsertsidis who can be reached via the university's switchboard on +46 (0)33-435 40 00. The union representative for OFR/S can be reached via stvidhb@hb.se. 

Application

You can apply for the position via our website by clicking on “Apply.” For more information on how to apply, please visit the Information for applicants webpage. 

Write clearly in your application which position you are applying for and include the applicable reference number. A complete application should include the following electronic documents: 

1. Cover page/personal letter with brief reason for your application where the position and subject area applied for is stated.
2. CV (overview list of education and work experience in chronological order) with reference contact information and desired salary.
3. Merit portfolio according to the University of Borås guidelines. Download the template for the merit portfolio in PDF format.
4. Copies of relevant degree certificates substantiating how you meet the requirements for the position.
5. Any certificates documenting completed training in teaching and learning in higher education.
6. A complete list of publications and/or catalog of works in the artistic field.
7. Relevant scientific/artistic publications cited in support of the application (maximum 7).
8. Copies of relevant certificates/grades/documentation substantiating how you meet the requirements for the position.

Contact HR at hr@hb.se if you have scholarly publications that cannot be attached electronically directly to your application. Such publications must be received by the university no later than one week after the application deadline. After the application deadline, no additions can be made electronically.

Please submit your application by midnight 23 September 2024 (CET, Central European Time).

Other

The University of Borås provides good work conditions and benefits. Our modern campus is located in the city centre with good access to public transport. It offers good commuting opportunities. Working for sustainable societal development throughout our operations and working to promote diversity, equality, and accessibility are a given at the University of Borås.

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