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Reference number: UFV-PA 2026/1104 Department of Government – Uppsala UniversityThe Department of Government at Uppsala University is one of the leading political science departments in Europe. The department has approximately 120 employees, including faculty, researchers, doctoral students, and administrative staff. Its activities primarily consist of teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels in political science and development studies. In addition, extensive research is conducted at the department. For more information about the department’s activities, please visit our website: https://www.uu.se/en/department/government ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility for research and education at both doctoral and undergraduate levels within the subject area, as well as for the development of the field. Teaching and supervision at all levels of education. The faculty’s ambition is that the appointee will be able to dedicate 50 percent of their working hours to their own research. There may be an opportunity for a paid sabbatical semester after a number of years of employment. Dissemination of research and development work, as well as participation in, planning, and management of research projects (including applications for research funding). Administrative duties, including leadership assignments at the departmental and other levels within Uppsala University, may also occur. Eligibility and Assessment CriteriaA person who has demonstrated both research expertise and teaching expertise shall be qualified for appointment as professor (Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 4, Section 3). The teaching expertise, scientific competence, and professional expertise must be relevant to the subject content of the position and the duties included in the appointment. Research expertise shall have been demonstrated through independent research contributions and through activities of high international quality. The applicant must have demonstrated the ability to plan, initiate, lead, and develop research, as well as the ability to obtain research funding in competition. The applicant’s teaching expertise shall have been demonstrated through merits in education and teaching. Furthermore, the applicant must demonstrate well-documented expertise in supervision at undergraduate, advanced, and especially doctoral levels, and otherwise fulfil the requirements stipulated in Uppsala University’s Appointment Regulations (§ 32) and the supplementary guidelines of the Faculty of Social Sciences (section 2b). A general eligibility requirement is that the applicant must have good collaborative skills and otherwise fulfil the suitability requirements necessary to perform the duties well. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate documented and strong leadership skills. It is desirable that the applicant has the ability to teach in both Swedish and English. A person who at the beginning of employment masters only one of these languages will be given the opportunity to acquire skills in the other language within a reasonable period after appointment. Assessment Criteria: Research, Leadership, and Teaching ExpertiseFor the appointment of teachers at the University, the degree of expertise required for eligibility for the appointment shall constitute the assessment criteria. In filling this professorship, emphasis will be placed on research expertise, leadership expertise, and teaching expertise. Careful consideration will be given to all three criteria as well as collaborative ability. When ranking qualified applicants, particular emphasis will be placed on research, leadership, and teaching expertise. The applicant must demonstrate depth, breadth, and extent in all three areas. A combined assessment will be made, meaning that strong leadership and teaching expertise may outweigh somewhat higher scientific qualification in ranking. Research ExpertisePrimary consideration shall be given to scientific quality. The scope of research, including depth and breadth, is also important. Emphasis is placed on:
Research expertise must significantly exceed docent-level qualification. The applicant should normally have supervised at least one doctoral student as principal supervisor unless special reasons apply. Leadership ExpertiseLeadership expertise includes the ability to:
Administrative and organizational experience is considered meritorious, especially leadership roles in academic environments. Teaching ExpertiseTeaching expertise is assessed with equal importance to research and leadership. Emphasis is placed on:
Other Assessment CriteriaThe ability to collaborate with society and communicate research beyond academia will be considered important. In political science, the ability to communicate perspectives in non-academic contexts is especially valued. Personal circumstances such as parental leave or similar may be considered when assessing merits. Interviews, trial lectures, and reference checks may be used in the recruitment process. Application ProcedureA complete application (may be submitted in English) must include:
Publications not submitted via the recruitment system must be sent in triplicate to: Position Details
ContactHead of Department: Recruitment questions: Application Deadline30 September 2026 Additional InformationUppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. It employs 7,600 staff and educates 53,000 students. The university aims to provide high-quality education and research that benefits society. HR Excellence in Research certification confirms a supportive working environment. The position may be subject to security vetting.
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