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The vision of University of Gävle is to be the first choice for all who want to make a difference. We offer around 60 study programmes and 300 freestanding courses in the fields of the humanities, health care and medicine, social and natural sciences and technology. University of Gävle is one of the most popular university colleges in Sweden (applicants per place). We have around 16 000 students, 750 employees, and our campus is concentrated in space in beautiful surroundings.
The university focuses on four strategic research areas - sustainable urban development, health promotion, innovative learning and intelligent industry.
We offer
- the opportunity to work at one of Sweden's most beautiful universities,
- a workplace with many employment benefits,
- a university that actively works on issues such as our common working environment, clear working conditions and gender equality and equal opportunities.
While the job is central in our lives, a rewarding leisure time is also necessary to thrive, and here we can offer you a lot. In the heart of Sweden, lies Gävleborg County within the beautiful provinces of Gästrikland and Hälsingland, and here you will find a healthy and family-friendly environment with short distances between home and work. No matter if you want to live by the sea, in the countryside, or close to the vibrant city life, there are homes to suit your needs.
The natural surroundings here are stunning, with deep forests, lovely lakes, and proximity to the sea with an archipelago featuring 450 islands. In Sweden, we have the right of public access, which allows everyone to freely enjoy the outdoors. For those who love sports, we have many sports practiced at an elite level here. For winter sports, Kungsberget is one of Sweden's ten largest ski resorts, offering both downhill and cross-country skiing. For adventure-seekers, Järvsö entices with one of Sweden's most thrilling mountain bike parks.
Gävleborg is also rich in cultural experiences. We have concerts, folk music gatherings, music festivals, and theatre performances all year round. Gävle, our largest city and county seat with about 100,000 inhabitants, offers all the conveniences and lies close to Uppsala and Stockholm. University of Gävle is beautifully situated next to Gävle's green oasis, Boulognerskogen, and our campus is within walking distance from the train station and close to E4 motorway access both north and south.
The Department of Industrial Management, Industrial Design, and Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Industrial engineering and management with a focus on quality engineering, quality management, and/or industrial organisation. The department conducts education and research in industrial management, industrial design, and mechanical engineering. A common starting point for our activities is to develop knowledge about industrial products, services, and processes with regard to social, economic, and ecological sustainability. The department has a strong connection to the surrounding community, and students, teaching staff, and researchers work collaborate closely with industry and government agencies. The position is a permanent full-time appointment or as per agreement. A probationary period may be applied.
As a Senior Lecturer in Industrial Management, you dedicate your working hours to both teaching and research, as well as collaboration. Teaching includes planning, conducting, evaluating, and developing courses at both first-cycle and second-cycle levels. Courses are conducted both on campus and online, and are offered in both Swedish and English.
Research involves initiating, conducting, and reporting on research, supervising doctoral students, and seeking and obtaining research funding. An important part of the position is to contribute to increasing external funding for research and also enhancing collaboration with the surrounding community.
Your workplace is the University of Gävle, and the majority of your working time will be on campus.
The requirements for the position include a doctoral degree in Industrial engineering and management or another subject deemed equivalent by the employer, with a specialisation in quality engineering, quality management, and/or industrial organisation. To be eligible for the position of Senior Lecturer, you must also have demonstrated pedagogical skills.
In addition, you should have:
Ability to collaborate and establish good relationships internally and externally. The teaching profession involves considerable freedom in organising one's work. Hence the applicant needs to demonstrate initiative and independence.
Further details can be found in Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 4, Section 4a) and the Employment Regulations (HIG-STYR 2019/153) at the University of Gävle.
It is advantageous if you have:
In the selection process, consideration will also be given to how the applicant can strengthen and complement the department’s research and teaching in the subject area.
The evaluation of pedagogical skills will be given equal consideration as the evaluation of scientific skills.
Welcome to submit your application. All applicants are responsible for ensuring that their application is complete. For a full list of what your application should include, please visit our website: https://www.hig.se/engelska/university-of-gavle/about-the-university/work-with-us
Per Hilletofth, head of department
Phone: +46 73-6546096
E-mail: per.hilletofth@hig.se
Type of employment | Permanent position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | Entry as soon as possible, by agreement. |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% or by agreement |
City | Gävle |
County | Gävleborgs län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | HIG-STÖD 2024/171 |
Union representative |
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Published | 11.Jun.2024 |
Last application date | 05.Aug.2024 11:59 PM CEST |