Lecturer in China’s Contemporary Society (temporary position, 40 %)
Lund University, Centre for East & South-East Asian Studie
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.
Description of the workplace
The position is based at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies (ACE), one of the divisions within the Department of History, Faculties of Humanities and Theology. The Centre was founded in 1997 to promote and develop research and education in Sweden on contemporary East and South-East Asia; its rapidly transforming societies, economies, and political systems. ACE is an interdisciplinary hub actively building new collaborations with institutions and researchers in Asia and beyond.
We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University | Lund University.
Work duties and areas of responsibility
The appointee will:
- Take responsibility for, teach and examine an MA-level course on politics, economics, and society in China.
- Supervise MA theses.
- Examination of MA and BA theses.
Teaching and supervision are conducted in English.
Qualifications
Requirements for employment are:
- PhD in a field relevant to the position.
- Completed university-level teacher training (at least five weeks) or equivalent pedagogical competence.
- Good teaching ability acquired through experience in teaching and supervision in higher education
- Proficiency in Chinese sufficient for engaging with relevant primary sources.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Strong ability to collaborate and contribute to an inclusive academic environment.
Additional qualifications for the position are:
- Expertise and teaching experience in regional or area studies, preferably Asian Studies.
Further information
This is a temporary 40% position from 15 January 2026 (or as agreed) until 30 June 2026
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted through Lund University’s recruitment system.
Your application must include:
- A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your qualifications match the position.
- A CV with a full list of publications and teaching experience.
- Copies of degree certificates and other documents you wish to refer to.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
|---|---|
| Employment expires | 2026-06-30 |
| Contract type | Part-time |
| First day of employment | 15 January 2026 or by agreement |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 40% |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2025/3455 |
| Contact |
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| Union representative |
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| Published | 28.Nov.2025 |
| Last application date | 12.Dec.2025 |