Lunds universitet, Ekonomihögskolan, Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

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 lecturer (adjunct) in Economic History. The position is starting 1 January and ending 31st of October 2024 at the department of Economic History, Lund University Schoolof Economics and Management. The employment is 40 percent of full time.

Subject area and duties

The subject area is Economic History.

The position consists of mostly teaching and to a lesser extent research. Administrative tasks can also be included. Teaching can be at the undergraduate and graduate level and will have an emphasis on African Economic History, Economic history of the Global South, Development Studies and qualitative methods. The teaching will be held in English.

Eligibility  

To be employed the applicant must have both pedagogical skills, a degree at the advanced level or the equivalent and has other skills that are important with regard to the subject of economic history and other tasks included in the employment.

It is also a requirement to have completed at least five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means.

Assessment criteria

Since the position mostly consists of teaching extra importance is given to pedagogical skills when assessing the applicants. Administrative and academic competence is also taken into account.

In the overall assessment of scholarly skills special weight will be given to applicant with a doctorate in economic history, 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 and course development in Economic History, African Economic History, Economic History of the Global South and Development Studies is a merit.

Very good oral and written proficiency in English is a requirement.

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.

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 As soon as possible
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 40
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/3552
Contact
  • Tobias Axelsson, +46462224631
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published 22.Nov.2023
Last application date 06.Dec.2023 11:59 PM CET

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