Senior Lecturer in Social Work (University of Gothenburg)

Reference number PAR 2024/1055 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 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. The Department of Social Work is located at the University of Gothenburg’s Faculty of Social Sciences. We have more than 130 employees, and we offer social work programmes, master’s programmes, family therapy education, other further education and education at third-cycle level. Social work research is carried out within the framework of several profile areas, in an expansive and dynamic environment that is characterised by a strong commitment to society and extensive international contact and cooperation via various networks and with universities around the world. More information about the department can be found on our website: https://www.gu.se/en/socworkhttps://www.gu.se/socialtarbete We are now looking for one or several senior lecturers in social work who can strengthen the research and education environment. Subject area Social work. Subject area description Social work includes studying the living conditions and experiences of people in socially vulnerable situations. Writing and the use of language in different forms and contexts are central to the practice of social work. Social work involves studying the causes and consequences of social problems, as understood at individual, group and societal levels. Social work is the main subject at first-, second- and third-cycle levels. Duties The duties include teaching, research, and collaboration with the surrounding community. The tasks mainly consist of teaching, supervision, and examination within the social work program, but also our advanced level programs. The teaching includes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that social workers need in their professional practice. The tasks also include course and program development assignments as well as participation in the department's pedagogical development work. There may be requirements to teach in most programs and courses at the department. The position also involves fulfilling the administrative tasks that belong to a teaching position and eventually being able to participate in and carry out various management assignments. It includes actively participating in the department's research environments and seminar activities. Since externally funded research is an important prerequisite for the department's and individual teachers' research activities, the tasks include actively participating in the department's work to seek external funding. Eligibility Behörighet för anställning som universitetslektor finns angivna i 4 kap. 4§ högskoleförordningen samt Employment arrangements for teaching staff at the University of Gothenburg with local application at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Behörig till anställning är den som har avlagt doktorsexamen i socialt arbete eller i näraliggande ämne, samt har visat pedagogisk skicklighet. Assessment criteria When assessing applicants, equal weight will be given to scientific and pedagogical skills. Importance is also placed on administrative and other skills relevant to the content and duties of the position. In assessing scientific skills, publications of high scientific quality will be considered first. Additionally, documented ability to initiate, plan, and conduct research, as well as the ability to obtain competitive research funding, will be valued. Pedagogical skills must be well-documented, meaning both the extent and quality can be assessed. The appointee must have the ability to collaborate, both internally and externally, and contribute to the development of the department's educational and research activities. Applicants must have a good ability to teach in Swedish/Scandinavian languages and also be able to teach in English. If higher education pedagogical qualifications in accordance with the requirements at the University of Gothenburg (courses PIL101, PIL102, and PIL103) are lacking at the time of application, these must be validated, or the specified training completed, within one year from the start of employment (see https://pil.gu.se/resurser/meriter). Merits for the lectureship include: As a university lecturer in social work, you should be familiar with research and practice in social work. Therefore, the following applies to this lectureship: Experience in research with clear relevance to social work is meritorious. Experience in professional social work with clear relevance to the social work education program is meritorious. Experience in teaching within the social work program is meritorious. Employment The position is a permanent employment, full-time, located at the Department of Social Work. The start date is by agreement. A probationary period may be applied. Selection process As part of the recruitment process, trial lectures, interviews, and reference checks may be conducted. During the interviews, applicants will have the opportunity to describe and elaborate on their own views on the subject and their potential future role at the department. These elements will also, where applicable, form the basis for the assessment. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the Employment arrangements for teaching staff at the University of Gothenburg with local application at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Contact information If you have any questions about the position, please contact Deputy head of department Therése Wissö, therese.wisso@socwork.gu.se If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR officer Anna Wettler, anna.wettler@socwork.gu.se Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande Application You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it reaches the university no later than the last application date. The qualifications cited must be supported by certificates. The application must include: A cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position CV/resume, including a list of publications Description of scientific profile, previous scientific activities, and planned research within the position List of up to 10 scientific publications cited and attached to the application. For co-authored works cited, the applicant's contribution must be specified Description of pedagogical qualifications, including a pedagogical self-reflection and a list of up to 10 authored pedagogical writings cited and attached to the application Description of qualifications related to leadership and administrative skills, as well as collaboration, including a list of up to three authored reports/writings within collaboration, leadership, or investigation cited and attached to the application Certificates of your teaching experience from the head of department/study director or equivalent at at least one university/department Diplomas, grades, certificates, etc., cited in the application Publications that cannot be attached to the application digitally should be sent to: University of Gothenburg Department of Social Work Attn: Anna Wettler Box 720 405 30 Gothenburg Mark the envelope with reference number: PAR 2024/1055 Applications must be received by: 2025-03-24 Information for International Applicants Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services https://www.movetogothenburg.com/ The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations. Salaries are set individually at the University. In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed. In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies. 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Reference number PAR 2024/1055

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 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.

The Department of Social Work is located at the University of Gothenburg’s Faculty of Social Sciences. We have more than 130 employees, and we offer social work programmes, master’s programmes, family therapy education, other further education and education at third-cycle level. Social work research is carried out within the framework of several profile areas, in an expansive and dynamic environment that is characterised by a strong commitment to society and extensive international contact and cooperation via various networks and with universities around the world.

More information about the department can be found on our website: https://www.gu.se/en/socworkhttps://www.gu.se/socialtarbete

We are now looking for one or several senior lecturers in social work who can strengthen the research and education environment.

Subject area

Social work.

Subject area description

Social work includes studying the living conditions and experiences of people in socially vulnerable situations. Writing and the use of language in different forms and contexts are central to the practice of social work. Social work involves studying the causes and consequences of social problems, as understood at individual, group and societal levels. Social work is the main subject at first-, second- and third-cycle levels.

Duties

The duties include teaching, research, and collaboration with the surrounding community. The tasks mainly consist of teaching, supervision, and examination within the social work program, but also our advanced level programs. The teaching includes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that social workers need in their professional practice. The tasks also include course and program development assignments as well as participation in the department's pedagogical development work. There may be requirements to teach in most programs and courses at the department.

The position also involves fulfilling the administrative tasks that belong to a teaching position and eventually being able to participate in and carry out various management assignments. It includes actively participating in the department's research environments and seminar activities. Since externally funded research is an important prerequisite for the department's and individual teachers' research activities, the tasks include actively participating in the department's work to seek external funding.

Eligibility

Behörighet för anställning som universitetslektor finns angivna i 4 kap. 4§ högskoleförordningen samt Employment arrangements for teaching staff at the University of Gothenburg with local application at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Behörig till anställning är den som har avlagt doktorsexamen i socialt arbete eller i näraliggande ämne, samt har visat pedagogisk skicklighet.

Assessment criteria

When assessing applicants, equal weight will be given to scientific and pedagogical skills. Importance is also placed on administrative and other skills relevant to the content and duties of the position.

In assessing scientific skills, publications of high scientific quality will be considered first. Additionally, documented ability to initiate, plan, and conduct research, as well as the ability to obtain competitive research funding, will be valued. Pedagogical skills must be well-documented, meaning both the extent and quality can be assessed.

The appointee must have the ability to collaborate, both internally and externally, and contribute to the development of the department's educational and research activities.

Applicants must have a good ability to teach in Swedish/Scandinavian languages and also be able to teach in English.

If higher education pedagogical qualifications in accordance with the requirements at the University of Gothenburg (courses PIL101, PIL102, and PIL103) are lacking at the time of application, these must be validated, or the specified training completed, within one year from the start of employment (see https://pil.gu.se/resurser/meriter).

Merits for the lectureship include:

As a university lecturer in social work, you should be familiar with research and practice in social work. Therefore, the following applies to this lectureship:

Experience in research with clear relevance to social work is meritorious.
Experience in professional social work with clear relevance to the social work education program is meritorious.
Experience in teaching within the social work program is meritorious.

Employment

The position is a permanent employment, full-time, located at the Department of Social Work. The start date is by agreement. A probationary period may be applied.

Selection process

As part of the recruitment process, trial lectures, interviews, and reference checks may be conducted. During the interviews, applicants will have the opportunity to describe and elaborate on their own views on the subject and their potential future role at the department. These elements will also, where applicable, form the basis for the assessment.

Applicants should familiarize themselves with the Employment arrangements for teaching staff at the University of Gothenburg with local application at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Contact information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Deputy head of department Therése Wissö, therese.wisso@socwork.gu.se
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR officer Anna Wettler, anna.wettler@socwork.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it reaches the university no later than the last application date. The qualifications cited must be supported by certificates.

The application must include:

A cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position
CV/resume, including a list of publications
Description of scientific profile, previous scientific activities, and planned research within the position
List of up to 10 scientific publications cited and attached to the application. For co-authored works cited, the applicant's contribution must be specified
Description of pedagogical qualifications, including a pedagogical self-reflection and a list of up to 10 authored pedagogical writings cited and attached to the application
Description of qualifications related to leadership and administrative skills, as well as collaboration, including a list of up to three authored reports/writings within collaboration, leadership, or investigation cited and attached to the application
Certificates of your teaching experience from the head of department/study director or equivalent at at least one university/department
Diplomas, grades, certificates, etc., cited in the application

Publications that cannot be attached to the application digitally should be sent to:

University of Gothenburg Department of Social Work Attn: Anna Wettler Box 720 405 30 Gothenburg

Mark the envelope with reference number: PAR 2024/1055

Applications must be received by: 2025-03-24

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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