Senior lecturer in Human ecology

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The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 38 000 students and 6 000 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The School of Global Studies (SGS) is an innovative university environment for research and education in globalization and global issues. We seek a person who would find it stimulating to work in a dynamic, international and interdisciplinary setting.

The department's educational and research activities include the following subjects: Peace and Development Research, International Relations, Global Development Studies, Global Studies, Human Ecology, Environmental Social Science, Human Rights, Social Anthropology and Regional Studies.

Subject area description
Human ecology is a social science based, environmental science, which studies the interactions between human societies and their natural environments. The key issues of the subject include how humans impact and exploit their environment and how local and global ecosystems set limits to human activities. Research in human ecology aims to provide the necessary knowledge regarding both the causes of today's environmental problems, as well as the social organization and technology needed to achieve sustainable development.

Other topics in human ecology include how culture, power relations, strategies and worldviews affect the conditions for sustainable development, as well as how environmental problems interact with other social problems such as poverty, inequality and unsustainable resource use. Studies in human ecology are based upon different time and spatial scales and often have a focus on both historical and contemporary connections between local and global conditions.

Human ecology applies an interdisciplinary approach that bridges traditional disciplinary boundaries within and between the social sciences, humanities, the natural- and technical sciences, and their surrounding society. This provides a transdisciplinary knowledge base that integrates research-based approaches with practice-based experiences, both of which are instrumental in contributing to a sustainable society.

Job assignments
Teaching will be primarily at undergraduate and masters levels, but may also involve some teaching at the doctoral level. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in the Schools curricular development and, when necessary, to perform administrative and leadership tasks.

Since external funding is so important for financing the research activities of the Schools teaching staff, the successful applicant will also be expected to actively contribute to efforts to apply for external funding.

Eligibility
The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and the University of Gothenburg Appointment Procedures for Teachers. To qualify as a lecturer you must hold a PhD and are able to demonstrate pedagogical expertise.

Assessment
In the selection process equal weight will be given to research and pedagogical accomplishment. In the evaluation of research skill, particular weight will be given to the applicants work in recent years and to their ability to independently and in collaboration with other initiate and conduct research. Scientific skill should be demonstrated in research and publications within relevant fields. The ability to attract external funding is a merit. Assessment of pedagogical skill covers planning, delivery, evaluation, supervision and examination. Pedagogical achievements should be well documented so that their quality can be assessed. Administrative skills are also considered important, as are the ability to work together with society at large and to disseminate information about research and development work. The applicant should be able to conduct teaching, supervision and examination in both Swedish and English. Non-Swedish speakers are expected to learn the language to teaching competence within two years of their appointment.

The evaluation criteria are spelled out in the University of Gothenburg's employment regulations and the Faculty of Social Sciences rules.

Employment
Permanent position of 100% placed at the School of Global Studies. First day of employment: by agreement.

For information about what the application must include, how to apply and for complete advertisement, please see:http://www.gu.se/omuniversitetet/aktuellt/lediga-jobb



Closing date: 4 February 2018

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat

Publiceringsdatum
2017-12-11

Ersättning
Universitetet tillämpar individuell lönesättning.

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Företag
Göteborgs universitet

Adress
Göteborgs universitet
Institutionen för globala studier
Box 700
40530 Göteborg

Kontorsadress
Institutionen för globala studier
Box 700

Jobbnummer
3847987

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