Lund University, LTH,

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.

The department of Industrial Management and Logistics at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering invites applications for a position as Senior Lecturer in Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

Subject
Logistics and supply chain management (L&SCM)

Subject description
Logistics and supply chain management, with focus on digitalization and/or sustainability perspectives, using qualitative case and quantitative survey methodologies in research.

Work duties
Work duties include:

  • Research within the subject area.
  • Teaching in the second and third cycles of studies, i.e. advanced and postgraduate levels, on digitalization and sustainability in the context of L&SCM, and distribution/transportation.
  • Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
  • Actively seeking external research funding.
  • Collaboration with industry and wider society.
  • Administration related to the work duties listed above 

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 training in higher education teaching and learning, or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means, unless there are valid reasons.

Assessment criteria
When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise within the subject, assessing research and teaching expertise equally.

The assessment criteria specify the aspects to be taken into account, and the level to be achieved, in order for the assessment criteria to be deemed fulfilled. The following assessment criteria must be fulfilled for appointment to senior lecturer:

  • 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.

Additional requirements

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Other qualifications
Experience and demonstrated expertise in teaching within the subject area, especially digitalization and sustainability in the context of L&SCM, and distribution/transportation is a merit.

Consideration will also be given to ability to cooperate, 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.

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/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As soon as possible
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2021/3903
Contact
  • Jan Olhager, 046-2220366
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364,kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362,st@st.lu.se
Published 20.Dec.2021
Last application date 30.Mar.2022 11:59 PM CEST

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