Assistant Professor in educational work

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The University of Gothenburg offers a research environment where internationally recognised excellence meets an open and collaborative culture. Here, early-career researchers are given the conditions to grow, build networks, and contribute to research with global relevance. This position is part of the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment initiative Gothenburg Global Scholars. Learn more about the initiative and the University here: Gothenburg Global Scholars. The Faculty of Education is one of the Nordic region’s leading research environments in the fields of teaching, learning, leadership, and health. Through our research, we contribute to a more equitable and sustainable society. By recruiting four new assistant professors, one of whom specialises in educational work, we are strengthening our work on the national initiative Excellence in school , which the University of Gothenburg and Karlstad University have been commissioned to develop. The initiative integrates three research areas; subject-matter education, knowledge assessment and conditions for learning, and school leadership—with the aim of promoting the development of knowledge among all pupils. As an assistant professor, you will be part of the new Centre for Teaching and Learning in Schools , to which a total of eight new assistant professors are being recruited, four of whom will be employed at University of Gothenburg. This position in educational work will be based at the Department of Education and Special Education. Subject area Educational work Subject area description Educational work is a subject that examines various perspectives and aspects of work within educational institutions in society. Research in educational work addresses issues relevant to educational stakeholders, professional groups and organizations. This includes the conditions under which teachers and students engage in teaching and learning, both in practice and in relation to policy and educational reforms. Duties A position as assistant professor in educational work aims to develop the employee’s pedagogical and academic competence for further career development; therefore, the role is evenly divided between research 50 % and teaching 50 %. The research will be conducted in collaboration with senior researchers at the Centre for Teaching and Learning in Schools and forms part of the research programme to be conducted within the strategic research area ‘Excellence in Schools’. The Assistant Senior Lecturer is expected to be active in one or more of the department’s research environments and to contribute to the department’s academic development. The research role involves independently conducting and developing research in the field of pedagogical practice, publishing academic articles and actively seeking external research funding in line with the department’s strategic research programme, e.g. EU funding. The majority of the department’s teaching responsibilities are within the teacher training programmes, but teaching also takes place within standalone programmes and courses, as well as in commissioned education. The teaching remit may include teaching, supervision and assessment at undergraduate and advanced levels and, where relevant, at postgraduate level. Course coordination, course development, pedagogical development work and collaboration may also be included. Teaching at the department is mainly conducted on campus and in Swedish, although some teaching in English does take place. Proficiency in spoken and written English and Swedish, or another Scandinavian language, is therefore required. Staff are also expected to be regularly present on campus and to contribute actively to a stimulating academic environment. Eligibility Eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance and the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg. Qualification requirements for employment as an Assistant Professor are fulfilled