Lecturer in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science with specialization in GIS

The position is located at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science (INES). INES conducts research and teaching in the field of environment and climate, not least regarding how climate and environmental change affect the function and composition of the Earth's ecosystems. INES combines data collection in the field and from remote sensing systems with empirical studies, analysis of geospatial data, theoretical studies and modelling to understand processes and interactions between different parts of the Earth system and how humans affect it. 

This employment is today placed at the department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science (INES). From January 1st 2026 your employment will be placed at the newly formed department of Earth and Environmental Sciences due to a planned co-organization. This will give you a unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic development process and give you an opportunity to contribute to a new interdisciplinary department.  

We are looking for a Lecturer in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science with a specialisation in Geographic Information Science (GIS). Within the department, Geographic Information Science is today very broad and focused on applications of geospatial methods in several subject areas, in addition to natural sciences, social sciences, technology and medicine. INES offers a wide range of courses in the field of GIS, including two master's programmes entirely devoted to GIS and remote sensing. The student base is highly international and the department runs two master programmes in international cooperation. More information is available on our website.

Job description
The tasks consist largely of teaching on campus and remote learning online. The teaching mainly encompasses basic courses and to some extent advanced courses in geographic information science (GIS) and within the department's other course offerings, both within the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science. The tasks involve teaching basic technical training in GIS but also includes applications to subject areas such as civil engineering, geoscience and ecology. Keeping abreast of developments in the field is important, and the work therefore includes own competence development, but may also include a certain amount of own research. 

Part of the position is administrative with tasks revolving around the department's undergraduate programmes. 

Estimated scope of duties: teaching and study administration up to 85% and research and competence development 15%. The distribution depends on the suitability of the applicant and may change over time. The Lecturer is not expected to develop his/her own research to any great extent but may participate in and will keep abreast of the department's research and maintain relevant expertise. We see an opportunity for the person to work on outreach within existing projects. Teaching will be mainly at the undergraduate level but to some extent also at the postgraduate level, including supervision of bachelor theses. If the candidate has a PhD, supervision at master and doctoral level may be included.

We expect the employee to have an outreach role towards students and the public, and thus be able to act as a support to our information officer. Furthermore, the employee will interact with Swedish and international partners regarding teaching (e.g. participate in teacher networks, contact with Swedish employers, monitor investigations, etc.)

Eligible for appointment as lecturer are those who have:

• has completed a second-cycle degree or acquired corresponding knowledge and has other skills of value in view of the subject matter of the post and the duties that it will involve,
• has demonstrated teaching expertise.

The position requires at least five weeks’ training in teaching and learning in higher education or corresponding knowledge that has been obtained in some other way. An exception to this requirement may be made in special cases. Applicants who do not have training in teaching and learning in higher education are to undergo such training within two years of taking up the position.

Teaching staff at Lund University are required to be suitable for the position and to have the general ability to fulfil their work duties well.

Basis of assessment

Requirements for the position are:

• Good knowledge of general physical geography and ecosystem science, both the breadth and depth of the subject.
• Very good knowledge of geographical information science. Mastery of basic GIS programmes and techniques in the field.
• Experience in teaching GIS, experience in teaching at the Bachelor and Master level, both on campus and remotely. 
• Experience in supervising students. 
• Very good pedagogical skills.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience of staff and project management.
• Experience of course development, course administration, programme administration and planning.

Merits for the position

• Experience of promoting a good working environment and experience of working in teams.
• Experience of coordinating international cooperation at different levels, preferably also within international organisations such as the UN, EU or similar, in addition to education.
• Experience from different types of research activities, where breadth rather than depth is important.
• Broad expertise in environmental applications of physical geography, GIS and remote sensing. Experience of national and international structures for environmental policies and information.
• Good knowledge of languages beyond Swedish and English.
• Driver’s license for passenger car.

We are looking for a person with very good personal qualities in the form of accuracy, ability to co-operate, creativity, openness and self-motivation. As education is central to the position, the person needs to have teaching and educational development as a primary ambition, be able to show humility and respect, and have good communication skills. In addition, the position requires the ability and experience to manage various processes and an interest in participating in and designing training and communication activities.

When making the appointment, consideration will be given to the Lund University Appointment Rules. 

What we offer 
Lund University is a public authority which means that you receive special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension.  
Read more on the University website about working with us.

Design and content of the application 
We recommend you write your application in English, as it may be reviewed by international external experts. The application is to be completed according to the Faculty of Science’s application instructions for teaching positions. Upload the application to the recruitment system as PDF files.