HALMSTAD UNIVERSITY

Work at a University where different perspectives meet!
Halmstad University adds value, drives innovation and prepares people and society for the future. Since the beginning in 1983, innovation and collaboration with society have characterised the University’s education and research. The research is internationally reputable and is largely conducted in a multidisciplinary manner within the University’s two focus areas: Health Innovation and Smart Cities and Communities. The University has a wide range of education with many popular study programmes. The campus is modern and well-equipped, and is situated close to both public transportation and the city center.
More information about working at Halmstad University: https://hh.se/english/about-the-university/vacant-positions.html

DESCRIPTION

This is a temporary, part time position for four months. The senior lecturer will mainly be engaged in education within courses on ethics and sustainability in digital design innovation, research methods on digital learning and thesis supervision. We are looking for an applicant experienced and interested in Scandinavian informatics within digitalisation and ethics or accessibility, sustainability and digital learning.
The temporary senior lecturer will teach at bachelor and advanced level. Informatics at Halmstad University represents a progressive education aiming at educating tomorrow’s digital business development, Interaction design, UX, and Service Design with a strong focus on digital innovation and transformation. The programs implement forward-looking pedagogical approaches and have integral relations with external companies and partners actively involved in the education.

QUALIFICATION

The position is intended for applicants with a doctoral degree in informatics or closely related social science or design oriented discipline. The applicant should be an active researcher with a strong publication record. Education is an important part of our work and the applicant should have comprehensive experience teaching at different levels in Scandinavian informatics. Furthermore, the applicant should be interested and engaged in teaching and willing to explore new ways of education to enhance the student learning experience at all levels. The applicant must be able to examine students in both Swedish and English.

The applicant is required to have:

• a doctoral degree in informatics or closely related social science or design oriented discipline.
• experience of teaching within informatics or closely related social science or design oriented discipline.
• experience of supervising bachelor and advanced level theses within informatics or closely related social science or design oriented discipline in both Swedish and English.

Other bases for assessment:

• Experience in teaching informatics with a specialisation in digital learning.
• Experience in teaching social science research methods on advanced level.
• Experience in teaching ethics and/or accessibility.
• Experience in course responsibility and course development on advanced level.
• Very good English
• Good Swedish

Please refer the Job description for details