Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 2 billion per year. We are currently 1,500 employees and have 17,900 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. The Department of Health, Learning and Technology (HLT) is an academic meeting place where scientific perspectives on knowledge about learning and health are brought together. The department offers degree programs at bachelor's, master's and master's level and in several subjects also education at doctoral level leading to a doctoral degree. The Department of Health, Education and Technology offers many programs and courses in the humanities and natural sciences. The department consists of three divisions with about 220 employees and over 2500 students with research in nine research subjects. The Department of Education, Language and Subject Didactics has extensive activities with research, development and teaching in undergraduate education, contract education and independent courses linked to teacher education, preschool and school. We intend to strengthen the subject competence in the field of mathematics and science education and are now looking for a deputy senior lecturer with expertise in mathematics and science education. Subject description Mathematics and science education is concerned with teaching and learning in the mathematical and science-oriented subjects at different levels of the education system. It provides a scientific basis for developing and strengthening teaching by investigating teaching and learning processes, how specific subject content is communicated in different contexts, and how individuals and groups at different levels of education develop and use knowledge. Particular focus is on students' motivation, skills and approaches to the subject area, and the development of teaching methods in modern learning environments. Duties and responsibilities In your role as deputy senior lecturer, you will mainly work with teaching in teacher education, primarily with the didactics of mathematics in the subject teacher program, but also teaching in the didactics of the natural sciences in primary teacher education can be included. The service also includes management assignments within the education leader function. The tasks also include supervision and participation in research and development work at undergraduate, advanced and postgraduate level. You will play an important role in our development and quality work and bring experience to the relevant areas of activity. You will be expected to be involved in research environments, in research projects and, where appropriate, in doctoral education. It is of great importance that you feel comfortable in communicating research results through academic publications. Furthermore, interaction with the surrounding society is an important part of the tasks and to follow the international development of the subject. You will also work with management and administrative tasks in the subject teacher program. Eligibility Qualified to be employed as a senior lecturer are those who: - A doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualifications - Demonstrated teaching skills - Completed training in higher education pedagogy equivalent to 7.5 credits or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the position: - Scientific competence - Teaching skills - Other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria (weighted equally): - administrative skills relevant to the subject matter and to the duties of the post - ability to interact with the surrounding society - ability to obtain external research and development funding - ability to provide information on research and development work - ability to teach in Swedish and/or English - experience of tasks in educational management Information about the position The position is a full-time temporary position in the period 250101-250401 and with location Luleå. For further information, please contact Senior Lecturer Åsa Bjuhr, 0920-49 1552, asa.Bjuhr@ltu.se Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach the application documents requested, including diplomas (certified and translated into Swedish or English), pedagogical self-reflection and publications, etc. Follow the link Instructions for applicants for complete instructions. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Deadline for applications: 2024-12-09 Reference number: 4648-2024