Senior Lecturer in Management (University of Gothenburg)

University: University of Gothenburg School: School of Public Administration Subject Area: Public Administration Reference Number: PAR 2026/296 Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (100%) Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Application Deadline: 5 August 2026 About the University of Gothenburg The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. About the School of Public Administration The School conducts education, research and collaboration in public administration, including: Politics, democracy and policy Public finance and auditing Organisation and management Legal perspectives on public administration It also contributes to teacher education programmes and conducts research on public administration and its societal context. Subject Area Public Administration is a multidisciplinary field focusing on: Politics, democracy and policy Public finance and management Organisation and leadership Legal perspectives in public administration Duties The position focuses on teaching and research in organisation and management. Teaching Responsibilities: Teaching primarily takes place in: Bachelor’s courses (e.g., organisation of public administration, organisational conditions) Master’s courses (e.g., organisation and environment, leadership in public organisations) Possible doctoral and commissioned education Teaching formats include: Lectures Seminars Workshops Supervision Additional duties: Course coordination Assessment and examination Administrative tasks Teaching is mainly in Swedish, but some English teaching may occur. Research Responsibilities: Conduct independent research in public administration Strengthen the research environment in organisation and management Lead research projects and applications Participate in international and national conferences Publish high-quality academic work Other Responsibilities: Professional development Collegial collaboration Engagement with wider society Administrative duties Active participation in departmental development in Gothenburg Eligibility Applicants must: Hold a PhD in Public Administration or related field (e.g., business administration, sociology, anthropology, ethnology) Demonstrate teaching competence Have very good Swedish (spoken and written) — mandatory requirement Eligibility follows Swedish Higher Education Ordinance and university regulations. Assessment Criteria Equal weight is given to: Scientific Competence: Publications in public administration or related fields Peer-reviewed journal articles and monographs (highest value) International and national research collaboration Ability to secure research funding Strong emphasis on organisation and management research Teaching Competence: Experience in teaching at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels Course coordination and supervision experience Development of teaching and educational quality Teaching materials production (meritorious) Collaboration with Society: Work with public sector organisations Commissioned education experience Communication of research Networks with public institutions Leadership & Personal Qualities: Ability to lead and develop activities Responsibility and independence Collaboration and communication skills Contribution to departmental academic environment Pedagogical Training: Required higher education teaching qualification (or completion within 1 year if not already fulfilled) Employment Details Type: Permanent position Full-time (100%) One or more positions Selection Process External expert review Possible trial lectures Interviews Reference checks Applicants will be evaluated on: Research Teaching Collaboration Future potential Application Requirements Applications must include: Personal statement (contribution to research and teaching) CV (including publications and funding record) Research profile + plan (max 2 pages) Up to 10 academic publications Teaching profile (max 2 pages) Teaching experience list + certificates Teaching qualifications certificate Up to 10 educational publications/materials Collaboration and administrative experience statement Degrees, certificates, and transcripts Two references Contact Head of Department: Vicki Johansson (vicki.johansson@spa.gu.se) HR Officer: Maria Utterhall (maria.utterhall@spa.gu.se) Union Representatives Information available via University of Gothenburg website. Additional Information Individual salary setting applies Documents are archived for 2 years (or returned upon request) Equal opportunity employer International Applicants Support and relocation information: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ Important Dates Published: 2026 Application Deadline: 5 August 2026 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

University: University of Gothenburg
School: School of Public Administration
Subject Area: Public Administration
Reference Number: PAR 2026/296
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (100%)
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Application Deadline: 5 August 2026

About the University of Gothenburg

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

About the School of Public Administration

The School conducts education, research and collaboration in public administration, including:

Politics, democracy and policy
Public finance and auditing
Organisation and management
Legal perspectives on public administration

It also contributes to teacher education programmes and conducts research on public administration and its societal context.

Subject Area

Public Administration is a multidisciplinary field focusing on:

Politics, democracy and policy
Public finance and management
Organisation and leadership
Legal perspectives in public administration

Duties

The position focuses on teaching and research in organisation and management.

Teaching Responsibilities:

Teaching primarily takes place in:

Bachelor’s courses (e.g., organisation of public administration, organisational conditions)
Master’s courses (e.g., organisation and environment, leadership in public organisations)
Possible doctoral and commissioned education

Teaching formats include:

Lectures
Seminars
Workshops
Supervision

Additional duties:

Course coordination
Assessment and examination
Administrative tasks

Teaching is mainly in Swedish, but some English teaching may occur.

Research Responsibilities:

Conduct independent research in public administration
Strengthen the research environment in organisation and management
Lead research projects and applications
Participate in international and national conferences
Publish high-quality academic work

Other Responsibilities:

Professional development
Collegial collaboration
Engagement with wider society
Administrative duties
Active participation in departmental development in Gothenburg

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Hold a PhD in Public Administration or related field (e.g., business administration, sociology, anthropology, ethnology)
Demonstrate teaching competence
Have very good Swedish (spoken and written) — mandatory requirement

Eligibility follows Swedish Higher Education Ordinance and university regulations.