Associate professor in Energy Technology with a focus on Sustainable Development
1 month ago
The Department of Applied Physics and Electronics has around 100 employees and is responsible for educational programs in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, construction technology, as well as electronics and computer technology. Our research and postgraduate education are mainly focused on the areas of applied physics, energy technology, and applied electronics. We are now looking for an Associate professor in Energy Technology with a focus on Sustainable Development.
Duties
The holder of this position is expected to take responsibility for teaching both existing and new courses. Primarily, the holder will be responsible for the subject area of Sustainable Development for Engineers, which includes complex sustainability challenges and sustainability aspects from an individual to a global perspective.
Other courses and relevant programs at the department may also be considered. Part of the work also involves collaborating with the surrounding society to ensure that teaching is closely linked to industry developments. Teaching at the advanced level is also expected to have a strong research connection. The applicant is also expected, when possible, to participate in existing research activities related to the subject area.
Eligibility requirements
According to Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance, a person shall be qualified for appointment as Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor if he or she within an area has demonstrated educational expertise and holds a doctorate or has attained equivalent academic competence or other professional skills relevant with regard to the subject area of the appointment.
Documented experience in teaching within the subject area is required.
Assessment criteria and their weight
The assessment criteria for appointment as an associate professor/senior lecturer shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment. As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of scientific expertise.
In the recruitment process, the weighting of qualifications will be as follows: Pedagogical skills (3), Scientific skills (2). In addition, the degree of administrative and other skills, as well as other qualifications relevant to the duties included in the position, will be considered (1).
Scientific expertise
Scientific expertise shall be demonstrated through independent scientific productivity. The criteria for assessment are:
breadth and depth of research – quality and scope originality of research productivity contributions to the international research community assignments within the research community the ability to competitively obtain external research funding collaboration with the surrounding societyInternational publications in well-renowned journals are given great importance.
The scientific subject area pertains to energy technology with a focus on sustainability.
Pedagogical expertise
The pedagogical expertise for employment as associate professor should be demonstrated by documented experience of teaching with a scientific foundation at university level. The criteria for evaluation are:
an ability to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and an ability to supervise and examine students at every level of education an ability to vary teaching methods and examination formats in relation to anticipated study results and the nature of the subject experience of collaboration with the surrounding society in planning and implementation of education participation in the development of learning environments, teaching aids and study resources a reflective approach to student learning and one’s own role as a teacherPedagogical expertise can be attained through education in university pedagogy, other education of relevance for teaching at a university level or documented and proven experience teaching at the university level.
The Associate Professor's pedagogical expertise should be within the subject area of Sustainable Development for Engineers, which includes complex sustainability challenges and sustainability aspects from an individual to a global perspective.
Further qualifications
A general basis for assessment for all teaching categories is both good cooperative skills and the expertise and suitability in general required to complete the work duties satisfactorily.
Administrative skills should pertain to the ability to develop the subject area, as well as the ability to create collaboration between academia and industry, both larger and smaller companies. The ability to collaborate with the surrounding society will be assessed based on the applicant's documented experience of collaboration with the business sector, interdisciplinary partners, and the ability to inform about research and development work.
In addition to a very good ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, it is also meritorious to be able to communicate in Swedish, as much of the teaching and contacts with the business sector take place in Swedish.
It is of great importance that the applicant has good cooperation skills, initiative, and demonstrates a high degree of independence.
Further details
As an employee at Umeå University, you're offered a wide variety of benefits that promote a good work- life balance, .
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