Associate Senior Lecturer In Socialanthropology

Associate Senior Lecturer In Social Anthropology

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.

Job Duties

We are looking for a social anthropologist at the early stage of their career. The position includes both research and teaching in social anthropology at undergraduate and advanced levels. The position consists of 50% research and 50% teaching and possible administrative duties. Some teaching in sociology and gender studies may also be included.

The duties involve conducting high-quality research in social anthropology at an international level, as well as delivering high-quality teaching at all levels of education. The incumbent is expected to actively contribute to a positive development and deepened research collaboration between the department's divisions, including applying for external research funding and publishing. The position also involves contributing to the development of the department's joint educational offerings. Teaching is conducted in both Swedish and English.

Eligibility

According to Lund University's employment regulations, general eligibility for teaching staff requires suitability and the necessary skills to fulfill the duties of the position.

To be eligible for appointment as an Associate senior lecturer, the applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent foreign degree in social anthropology or have achieved equivalent scientific competence. Priority will be given to applicants who have obtained their PhD or equivalent competence no more than five years before the application deadline, unless special circumstances apply (e.g., parental leave or illness).

Requirements Profile

Applicants must hold a PhD in social anthropology (or equivalent scientific competence) and have experience in teaching and research in social anthropology. We welcome applicants with the experience in teaching within the departments' joint course offerings. Experience in collaboration with external stakeholders is also a significant merit.

Applicants whose native language is not Swedish are expected, within two years of employment, to acquire sufficient proficiency in Swedish (spoken and written) to teach in Swedish and actively participate in administrative and other relevant activities conducted in Swedish.

Applicants must demonstrate documented scientific proficiency. Having received external research funding is a merit. Applicants must also demonstrate documented teaching proficiency and relevant teaching experience for the department's educational programs. Furthermore, applicants must be able to work independently, responsibly, and in a structured manner in both teaching and research. Good collaboration skills are required.

Assessment Criteria

This is a career development position, and applicants who obtained their PhD in social anthropology or equivalent no more than five years before the application deadline will be prioritized. The assessment will place particular emphasis on the applicant's potential for development in scientific proficiency, especially in social anthropology.

Scientific proficiency includes international publication, applying for external research funding, independent research, participation in international collaborations, and the degree of progression since the dissertation. High competence in qualitative methods and ethnographic fieldwork is particularly meritorious. Experience in visual anthropology is also advantageous. Great emphasis is placed on teaching ability and collaboration skills, including with external stakeholders. Some emphasis is also placed on administrative skills. Top-ranked candidates will be invited to give a trial lecture, which will also be part of the assessment.

An Associate senior lecturer employed under Chapter 4, Section 12a of the Higher Education Ordinance shall, upon application, be promoted to a permanent position as Senior Lecturer at the same university, provided that they:

• Meet the eligibility requirements for a Senior Lecturer position
• Are deemed suitable for such a position based on the assessment criteria established by the university

At the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University, applications for promotion must be submitted no later than three years and six months into the employment. The assessment of eligibility and suitability is based on the scientific and teaching development achieved during the employment, with particular emphasis on the following criteria:

• Well-documented scientific proficiency, including a proven track record as a researcher, with particular emphasis on international publication
• Well-documented teaching proficiency, with emphasis on the ability to teach and supervise at various levels and the development of quality and breadth in teaching competence over time
• Progression in academic leadership through increased ability to develop, lead, and conduct education and research and/or demonstrated engagement and responsibility for university-wide tasks
• Good collaboration skills and the ability to contribute to the development of the subject and the department's activities
• Documented ability to formulate research applications for external funding
• Good ability to engage with society and communicate research and development work
• Proficiency in Swedish at a level required to perform common tasks in research, education, and administration
• Completion of pedagogical training required for eligibility as a Senior Lecturer

Equal weight will be given to teaching and scientific proficiency in the assessment.

If these requirements are met and the applicant is deemed suitable, promotion shall be granted.

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically via Lund University's recruitment portal Varbi and written in English. The application must be prepared in accordance with the Faculty of Social Sciences' instructions, available at:

• A brief cover letter
• A curriculum vitae with supporting documents verifying the information provided, and a written account of scientific and teaching qualifications
• A complete list of publications (co-author statements are required for co-authored publications)
• The scientific publications cited (maximum of three works)
• A brief description of leadership and/or administrative experience, as well as collaboration
• The applicant must also attach a research proposal (approx. 3–5 pages) outlining the research they intend to pursue during the appointment, and how it aligns with the department's research profile
• Copies/certificates of degrees
• Any other documents the applicant wishes to refer to

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the leading education and research institutions in Sweden and operates both in Lund and Helsingborg.

The Department of Sociology in Lund consists of three disciplines, sociology, social anthropology, and gender studies. What they have in common is that they try to understand and explain people and society in their social, cultural, and historical context. The department's research includes empirical studies of central contemporary problems, critical social analysis, and the development of social science theories and methods.