with a focus on jazz ensemble and improvisation 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 almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 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 that you will help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. The Piteå School of Music is a small music college in the coastal town of Piteå, close to nature. At the School of Music, musicians are trained in various genres. Internationally leading research in musical performance is conducted here, in collaboration with research centers in Europe and the USA. At the School of Music, research and education are integrated and carried out in close collaboration with the regional musical life in Norrbotten. The School of Music in Piteå was founded in 1978 as part of Luleå University of Technology. In the same building as the School of Music, there is also Sweden's leading education in sound technology and Studio Acusticum, which is one of northern Europe's most modern concert halls. For the School of Music we are looking for a teacher in jazz ensemble and improvisation, whose main tasks are to teach in our bachelor's, master's and master's programs. Subject description Musical performance is a research subject where problems relevant to musical creation and learning are investigated. The subject combines forms of knowledge in art and science and encompasses the entire musical field, regardless of genre or form of expression. Duties and responsibilities Senior Lecturers are expected to contribute to the development work of the University, to contribute to external research funding for the subject and to participate in/show interest in management and administrative tasks. For senior lecturers in artistic activities, this also includes participating in artistic development work and/or research projects and communicating their results through artistic works and/or academic publications. It also includes being active in one's own artistic field. Research in Musical Performance is conducted in collaboration with the professional music community, but also interdisciplinary with other research disciplines and in collaboration with other art forms. Eligibility To meet the requirements for employment as a senior lecturer in artistic activities, the applicant must: - Have artistic competence equivalent to a doctoral degree or have completed a doctoral degree relevant to the position - have a good national level as an artistic practitioner and/or as a researcher, where the requirement for merit shall be assessed with regard to the nature and tradition of the subject area - Demonstrate pedagogical excellence through reflective experience, teaching skills and teaching development - Have completed higher education pedagogical training equivalent to 7.5 credits, or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the position: - Documented artistic excellence, e.g. quality, recognition, artistic training and experience, productivity - Demonstrated pedagogical excellence, e.g. proven experience in teaching and pedagogical development Other assessment criteria - The degree of such competence that is a requirement for eligibility - Proficiency in a Scandinavian language - Ability to teach in English - Ability to work for the further development of the School of Music - The ability to collaborate and administer, and to be present in the activities - Ability to interact with the surrounding community Great importance will be attached to your personal qualities. Information about the program Teaching in ensemble and improvisation currently includes a position of 30%. The position has an employment period of 5 + 5 years and the location is in Piteå. We apply probationary employment. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact Head of Department Sture Kuusisalo, 0911-726 42, sture.kuusisalo@ltu.se or Head of Subject Stefan Östersjö 0920-49 2606 stefan.ostersjo@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037, diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se Application form 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. Both the application and the degree certificate must be written in Swedish, English, Norwegian or Danish. Reference number: 436-2025 Application deadline: May 8, 2025