Associate professor in English with Specialization in Literary Studies

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Associate professor in English with Specialization in Literary Studies

Company

Linköpings universitet

Job description

We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application!Work assignmentsThe position is located at the Department for Language, Culture and Interaction, Department of Culture and Society. The department also includes the interdisciplinary research environment Language and Culture. The employment mainly involves teaching the subject of English.
Within the subject of English, teaching is conducted in the form of independent courses in linguistics, language proficiency and literary studies, a number of teacher programs (from preschool to high school), and the bachelor’s program in Language, Literature and Media (SLM). In addition, the subject of English is responsible for the university’s Academic English Support/English language workshops.The position includes teaching including supervision of students’ independent work within independent courses as well as educational programs both within English language literature and language skills as well as within Academic English Support and professional language courses within English. The work includes course design and course responsibility.Within the research environment Language and Culture there is a research school. As such, the employment may involve participating in research training including supervision of doctoral students.You are active in the research community, participate in the division’s activities such as seminars and workshops, participate in research projects, communicate results through academic publications and help attract external research funding.You contribute actively to the university’s development work. We are looking for someone who actively wants to contribute to the university’s development work. The employment may also involve having administrative assignments, such as, for example, director of studies or the like. We would also like to see you participate in and show interest in management assignments.Your work includes monitoring developments nationally and internationally within your field of study and other societal developments that are important to your work.You are flexible and have the ability to move between different types of pedagogical and scientific contexts. You share knowledge and contribute to the working group’s professional development, collegial ways of working and social community. The fact that you are present and active is something we see as self-evident in order to ensure that you are able to perform your duties in an optimum way and enjoy your working community.QualificationsWe are looking for a candidate who has received a doctoral degree or has equivalent academic expertise, and has demonstrated pedagogical expertise or other professional skills that are of significance with consideration for the subject and duties relevant to the appointment and duties.For this employment equal importance will be given to academic and pedagogical expertise.In terms of pedagogical expertise, the following will be assessed:

• Documented teaching skills from teaching English at university level is a requirement for employment.
• Documented pedagogical skills regarding teaching in literary studies is particularly meritorious.
• Documented pedagogical skills in literature didactics are meritorious for the employment.
• Documented supervision and examination of independent work is meritorious for employment.
• Documented pedagogical skills in terms of course responsibility and course development are meritorious for the employment

In terms of academic expertise, the following will be assessed:

• Documented scientific skill in English literary studies is a requirement for employment.

Since teaching is conducted in English, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach and conduct research in English..The workplaceRead more about the the workplace here; and theThe employmentThis employment is permanent, full-time. Starting date by agreement.For more information on eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and recruitment procedures for teachers, see Linköping University’s rules of appointment.
.Salary and employment benefitsThe university applies individual salaries.More information about employee benefits is available .Union representativesInformation about union representatives, see .Application procedureApply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received no later than January 20, 2025.Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application.Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University.In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: .We look forward to receiving your application!Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.KontaktpersonerJulien RenardHead of division+46 (0)13 28 19 83Michael SmithAssociate professor, Director of studies+46 13 281824Anette Ärlebäck LeufvénSecretary of the Appointments Board+46 13 28 10 92Petra WinsaHR manager+46 (0)13 28 24 37Länk till den här sidan
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Location

Linköping, Östergötland – Norrköping, Östergötland

Job date

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:02:42 GMT

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