Associate senior lecturer in sustainable consumption - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description

The position is to contribute to the development of the existing research profile at the Institute and to be closely integrated with ongoing research, and to advance and develop research in the area of sustainable consumption governance for a transition to low-carbon and resource efficient economies. Of interest is specifically research related to sustainable consumption governance with links to sustainable consumption behaviour and policy. Specific research topics could cover sustainable consumer behaviour, business models for sustainable consumption and the sharing economy. The research is to be interdiciplinary.

Work duties

Employment as an associate senior lecturer is a career development position and  aims for the holder to develop his or her independence as a researcher and educator. The work duties mainly involve research and teaching. The position shall include the opportunity for five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Detailed description of the work duties:

• Research within the subject area
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking of external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

The educational programmes at the Institute involve both distance and on-site teaching, multi-disciplinary assignments, applied tasks with actors in society, work in multi-lingual settings, and interaction with multiple nationalities. The position will contribute to the development of our educational programmes within the above-mentioned context, notably both in the distance and on-site settings.                                                                            

Qualification requirements

Appointment to associate senior lecturer requires that the applicant has

• a PhD, or acquired corresponding research expertise.

Priority should be given to applicants who have completed their degree or acquired the corresponding expertise no more than five years before the last date for applications.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English 

Assessment criteria

For appointments to associate senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct research.
• Teaching skills.
• Relevant post-doctoral experience.
• Experience of teaching both distance and on-site teaching.
• Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative social science research methods
• Experience with ”mixed methods” research and software that supports it, e.g. NVivo
• Experience with statistical software or other programs for analysing data (SPSS)
• The main criteria are scientific and pedagogical skills, where the main emphasis is on scientific skills.
• International work experience and fundraising capacity

Consideration will also be given to ability to co-operate, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research, education and innovation within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 4 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with Chapter 4 Section 12a§ HEA.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

http://www.lth.se/index.php?id=71223

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Promotion to senior lecturer in sustainable consumption

During the period of employment, an associate senior lecturer can apply for appointment to a permanent position as senior lecturer if he or she has the required qualifications listed below, and is deemed to be suitable. 

Qualification requirements

Appointment to senior lecturer requires that the applicant has:

• A PhD or corresponding research competence or professional expertise considered important with regard to the subject matter of the post and the work duties it will involve.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise.
• Completed five weeks of pedagogical training in higher education teaching and learning, or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Good ability to co-operate, independence and drive.
• Ability to actively, independently and successfully seek external funding

Assessment criteria

When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise.

For appointments to senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject.
• Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods.
• An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD.
• An ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate his or her activities.
• A good general ability to lead and develop activities.