Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering (University of Gothenburg)

Reference number PAR 2024/1177 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. About the department The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is now looking for an associate senior lecturer (Assistant Prof., tenure-track) in Software Engineering. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 270 employees from over 50 countries. The Department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals. The positions are placed in the Interaction Design and Software Engineering division at the department, with the University of Gothenburg as the employer. Subject area Software Engineering Subject area description With approximately 50 researchers on all levels (PhD students, postdocs, and faculty) in the area of software engineering, we are one of the largest academic software engineering groups in the world. Our core expertise is in AI engineering, software testing, requirements engineering, behavioural software engineering, and software engineering in the automotive domain. Our research projects are often conducted using empirical methods, e.g., case studies, experiments, action research and surveys. We collaborate with industry and teach our students how to become software engineering professionals for both small and large software enterprises. Job assignments The Scientific Area for this call is software engineering, with a particular emphasis on the following sub-fields: Software Architecture, in particular for AI-based, web, embedded, medical, or quantum computing software systems Software Design and Development, in particular model-driven development, automated software engineering, variability engineering, automated program repair, or software performance analysis Software Engineering and Human Computer Interaction, for example end-user programming, software visualization, software engineering for computer games, or interactive programming for data analytics Software Engineering and Cybersecurity Successful candidates will conduct relevant research, apply for funding, and teach a variety of topics in Software Engineering; these may include courses such as introductory and object-oriented programming, advanced programming, AI engineering, and generally advanced topics in the subject area (software engineering). Candidates will also supervise bachelor level projects and master’s theses, as well as keep up with the technical and pedagogical development in the areas of the position and introduce new methods in the curriculum. Further, as a faculty member, successful candidates will share the responsibility of the administration and management of the department and the educational programmes. Eligibility The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 – 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in University of Gothenburg’s Appointments Procedure for Teachers. A person who has been awarded a Degree of Doctor in Computer Science (or a related subject), or has the corresponding research competence shall be qualified for employment as an assistant professor. Preference should be given to those who were awarded a Degree of Doctor or attained equivalent competence no more than five years prior to the expiry of the application period for the appointment as assistant professor. However, those who have been awarded a Degree of Doctor or attained equivalent competence previously may also be considered if there are special grounds. ‘Special grounds’ means leave of absence because of illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances. Assessment Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 – 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance. You are expected to have expertise and to conduct research within the scientific area of Software Engineering. It is required for candidates to have conducted excellent prior research within the subject area Software Engineering. It is meritorious if your expertise lies within one of the subtopics mentioned under Job assignments above. Your application should describe how your area of research is complementary to the existing competencies within the software engineering research area at the division. Your expertise should be documented through a publication track record in relevant and highly renowned conferences and journals. We welcome candidates with experience in educational development and research. You are expected to have high pedagogical skills and the ability to plan and teach new courses, these skills and ability should be well documented. Documented training in higher education pedagogy is meritorious for the position. As an applicant, you must be fluent in English. It is an asset (but not required) to have good spoken and written knowledge of Swedish and to have experience in teaching and course administration, mainly from the higher education sector. It is meritorious if you have documented ability to cooperate with industry or have experience in attracting external research funding. Appointment procedure In addition to external expert reviews the selection process the selection process may include trial lectures, interviews and references. Employment Type of employment: Temporary employment for 4 years Extent: 100 % of full time Location: Department of Computer Science and Engineering /Division of Software Engineering First day of employment: 2025-08-15 or according to individual agreement. Additional information This is a tenure track position. An Associate Senior Lecturer (am eng assistant professor) can apply for promotion to Senior Lecturer. If the Associate Senior Lecturer is judged to be suitable and fulfils the requirements for promotion, they should be promoted and receive an unlimited-term post as a Senior Lecturer. The applicant is expected after a three and half year’s period to have attained a level of academic and teaching proficiency such that their competence to work as an associate professor (Swedish docent) has been or has nearly been achieved. For promotion to Senior Lecturer requires knowledge of the Swedish language corresponding to B2GERS. The department is responsible for ensuring that time is given within the employment for participation in courses at level B2GERS. The successful candidate will be offered a startup package including initial funding to hire one doctoral student as primary supervisor. Further, during the tenure track period, the division will provide at least 50% research time, as well as mentoring and collaboration opportunities to set candidates up for a successful tenure review and potential permanent employment at the University of Gothenburg. The department can also provide relocation services for international recruited staff. For further information Head of Division /Eric Knauss tel. +46 (0)31-772 10 80-or email: Eric.Knauss@cse.gu.se Human Resources Officer, Sanna Staf, email: sanna.staf@cse.gu.se Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/unionrepresentatives How to apply To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The publications that cannot be attached to the application digitally must be sent to: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Gothenburg, S-412 96 Gothenburg and must be received no later than 2025-02-20. The application is to be written in English. The following documents are to be attached: Resume / CV and data Degrees and diplomas, certificates or other documents Letter of intent of maximum one A4 page, where you state what you want to work with if you are offered the employment Presentation of scientific merits containing a list of the (maximum) 10 scientific papers cited, justification for the selection and, concise statement of its own scientific activities. Presentation of educational credentials containing educational training, a list of the (maximum) 10 pedagogic / teaching materials, cited and concise statement of educational activities and reflection. Qualitative reviews, course evaluations or equivalent should be included or referenced in the appendices. Summary of leadership and administrative qualifications and cooperation merits References Closing date: 2025-02-20 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

Reference number PAR 2024/1177

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.

About the department

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is now looking for an associate senior lecturer (Assistant Prof., tenure-track) in Software Engineering. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is strongly international, with approximately 270 employees from over 50 countries. The Department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals. The positions are placed in the Interaction Design and Software Engineering division at the department, with the University of Gothenburg as the employer.

Subject area

Software Engineering

Subject area description

With approximately 50 researchers on all levels (PhD students, postdocs, and faculty) in the area of software engineering, we are one of the largest academic software engineering groups in the world. Our core expertise is in AI engineering, software testing, requirements engineering, behavioural software engineering, and software engineering in the automotive domain. Our research projects are often conducted using empirical methods, e.g., case studies, experiments, action research and surveys. We collaborate with industry and teach our students how to become software engineering professionals for both small and large software enterprises.

Job assignments

The Scientific Area for this call is software engineering, with a particular emphasis on the following sub-fields:

Software Architecture, in particular for AI-based, web, embedded, medical, or quantum computing software systems
Software Design and Development, in particular model-driven development, automated software engineering, variability engineering, automated program repair, or software performance analysis
Software Engineering and Human Computer Interaction, for example end-user programming, software visualization, software engineering for computer games, or interactive programming for data analytics
Software Engineering and Cybersecurity

Successful candidates will conduct relevant research, apply for funding, and teach a variety of topics in Software Engineering; these may include courses such as introductory and object-oriented programming, advanced programming, AI engineering, and generally advanced topics in the subject area (software engineering). Candidates will also supervise bachelor level projects and master’s theses, as well as keep up with the technical and pedagogical development in the areas of the position and introduce new methods in the curriculum. Further, as a faculty member, successful candidates will share the responsibility of the administration and management of the department and the educational programmes.

Eligibility

The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 – 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in University of Gothenburg’s Appointments Procedure for Teachers.

A person who has been awarded a Degree of Doctor in Computer Science (or a related subject), or has the corresponding research competence shall be qualified for employment as an assistant professor. Preference should be given to those who were awarded a Degree of Doctor or attained equivalent competence no more than five years prior to the expiry of the application period for the appointment as assistant professor. However, those who have been awarded a Degree of Doctor or attained equivalent competence previously may also be considered if there are special grounds. ‘Special grounds’ means leave of absence because of illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

Assessment

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 – 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

You are expected to have expertise and to conduct research within the scientific area of Software Engineering. It is required for candidates to have conducted excellent prior research within the subject area Software Engineering. It is meritorious if your expertise lies within one of the subtopics mentioned under Job assignments above. Your application should describe how your area of research is complementary to the existing competencies within the software engineering research area at the division. Your expertise should be documented through a publication track record in relevant and highly renowned conferences and journals.

We welcome candidates with experience in educational development and research. You are expected to have high pedagogical skills and the ability to plan and teach new courses, these skills and ability should be well documented. Documented training in higher education pedagogy is meritorious for the position.

As an applicant, you must be fluent in English. It is an asset (but not required) to have good spoken and written knowledge of Swedish and to have experience in teaching and course administration, mainly from the higher education sector.

It is meritorious if you have documented ability to cooperate with industry or have experience in attracting external research funding.

Appointment procedure

In addition to external expert reviews the selection process the selection process may include trial lectures, interviews and references.

Employment

Type of employment: Temporary employment for 4 years

Extent: 100 % of full time

Location: Department of Computer Science and Engineering /Division of Software Engineering

First day of employment: 2025-08-15 or according to individual agreement.

Additional information

This is a tenure track position. An Associate Senior Lecturer (am eng assistant professor) can apply for promotion to Senior Lecturer. If the Associate Senior Lecturer is judged to be suitable and fulfils the requirements for promotion, they should be promoted and receive an unlimited-term post as a Senior Lecturer. The applicant is expected after a three and half year’s period to have attained a level of academic and teaching proficiency such that their competence to work as an associate professor (Swedish docent) has been or has nearly been achieved.

For promotion to Senior Lecturer requires knowledge of the Swedish language corresponding to B2GERS. The department is responsible for ensuring that time is given within the employment for participation in courses at level B2GERS.

The successful candidate will be offered a startup package including initial funding to hire one doctoral student as primary supervisor. Further, during the tenure track period, the division will provide at least 50% research time, as well as mentoring and collaboration opportunities to set candidates up for a successful tenure review and potential permanent employment at the University of Gothenburg. The department can also provide relocation services for international recruited staff.

For further information

Head of Division /Eric Knauss tel. +46 (0)31-772 10 80-or email: Eric.Knauss@cse.gu.se

Human Resources Officer, Sanna Staf, email: sanna.staf@cse.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/unionrepresentatives

How to apply

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The publications that cannot be attached to the application digitally must be sent to: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Gothenburg, S-412 96 Gothenburg and must be received no later than 2025-02-20. The application is to be written in English.

The following documents are to be attached:

Resume / CV and data
Degrees and diplomas, certificates or other documents
Letter of intent of maximum one A4 page, where you state what you want to work with if you are offered the employment
Presentation of scientific merits containing a list of the (maximum) 10 scientific papers cited, justification for the selection and, concise statement of its own scientific activities.
Presentation of educational credentials containing educational training, a list of the (maximum) 10 pedagogic / teaching materials, cited and concise statement of educational activities and reflection. Qualitative reviews, course evaluations or equivalent should be included or referenced in the appendices.
Summary of leadership and administrative qualifications and cooperation merits
References

Closing date: 2025-02-20

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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