Lund University, LUSEM, Department of Economic History

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Lund University School of Economics and Management is one of eight faculties within Lund University. More than 4 000 students and 450 researchers, teachers and other staff are engaged here in training and research in economic history, business administration, business law, informatics, economics, statistics and research policy.

Lund University School of Economics and Management is accredited by the three largest and most influential accreditation institutes for business schools: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. Only just over 100 business schools in the world have achieved this prestigious Triple Crown accreditation.

Lund University announces a position as substitute senior lecturer in Economic History. The position is for one year, starting in January 2021 at the department of Economic History, Lund University School of Economics and Management. The employment is 60 percent of full time.

Subject area and duties

The subject area is Economic History.

The position consists of both teaching and research. Administrative tasks can also be included. Teaching can be at the undergraduate and graduate level. A major part of the teaching will be at the School of Social Work, Lund University.

Eligibility 

To be employed the applicant must have a PhD in Economic History and demonstrated pedagogical skills. She/he must also has completed at least five weeks of training in teaching and learning in higher education or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means.

Assessment criteria

The School of Economics and Management aims at a balance between research and teaching. Equal importance will therefore be given to scholarly and pedagogical skills when assessing the applicants. Administrative competence is also taken into account.

In the overall assessment of scholarly skills special weight will be given to publications in peer-reviewed journals and in publishing houses with an international peer-review system. Special weight will also be given to experience from international collaboration and participation in research networks. Moreover, the ability to collaborate with the surrounding society and to inform about research will be assessed.

Pedagogical qualifications include training in teaching and learning in higher education, pedagogical experience and pedagogical skills. Experience of teaching in social policy and work is a merit. Ability to teach in Swedish is a demand.

Consideration will be given to how the applicant's skills and experience can strengthen and supplement the existing research and teaching activities within the Department.

For further information concerning the assessment criteria, please see General requirements profile and assessment criteria for appointments as senior lecturer lusem.lu.se/about/work-at-lusem/apply-for-a-teaching-position

Application

Applications must include:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae and publication list
  3. Description of qualifications in teaching and research, maximum of three pages
  4. One selected paper (publication or working paper, as web link or PDF)
  5. Certificates, etc.

The applicant is encouraged to name a maximum of two persons who can give recommendations, but we do not consider recommendation letters with the application

Other

Please note your salary requirement in your application

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Part-time
First day of employment 2021-01-01 or per agreement
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 60
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/3855
Contact
  • Mats Olsson, mats.olsson@ekh.lu.se, +46 46-222 31 18
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, +46 46-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, +46 46-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, +46 46-222 93 66
Published 03.Dec.2020
Last application date 27.Dec.2020 11:59 PM CET

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