Associate professor in Ecology

3 weeks ago

Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden Euraxess Full time

Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology

Organisation/Company: Umeå universitet
Department: Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology
Research Field: Environmental science » Ecology
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Sweden
Application Deadline: 30 Apr 2025 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking an Associate Professor in Ecology, who has research and teaching experience in the field. The application deadline is 2025-04-30.

Duties

The successful candidate is expected to teach in our ecology courses. Teaching responsibilities also encompass course and program development, as well as supervision and examination of theses at the bachelor's and master's levels. Further, the position includes professional development and/or conducting independent research that aligns with the department's research activities, which may also include supervision of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers.

For an initial period of three years, the position will consist of 100% teaching, of which 20% is allocated for professional development, including the opportunity to conduct independent research. After this initial period, the distribution between research and teaching may be adjusted.

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.

Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, are 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 selection of candidates, emphasis will primarily be put on pedagogical skills and expertise. Next, the degree of scientific expertise will be taken into account. In addition, regard will be given to management skills, communication and collaboration skills and other skills relevant to the area of the position and the tasks that will be part of the employment.

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 society

Scientific expertise shall pertain to the field of ecology.

Pedagogical expertise

The pedagogical expertise for employment as associate professor should be demonstrated by documented experience of teaching with 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 teacher

Teaching expertise shall relate to the subject area of ecology, with qualifications in one or more of the following sub-areas: terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, species identification and systematics, conservation biology, or nature conservation. It is desirable to have documented teaching experience in the application of geographic information systems (GIS).

Pedagogical 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.

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.

Criteria for assessing administrative expertise include:

  • Experience in program or course responsibility and undergraduate education planning
  • Experience in supervision (students, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers)
  • Participation in working groups or committees at the departmental, faculty, or university level
  • Experience in communication and collaboration outside academia
  • Experience in organizing research and educational activities

Application

When you apply, we ask you to answer questions in Varbi. These questions replace a cover letter from you. The application should preferably be written in English, and include the following items:

Attachments

  • CV/Umu Application template. Fill in the required application template (word). Submit it attached to your application in the Varbi system as your CV. The following information must be provided in the application template:
    • basic information (contact details, employment and education history)
    • an account of research experience (including a list of articles published and a brief research plan)
    • an account of pedagogical experience and activities
    • an account of experiences of developing and managing activities and staff
    • an account of experiences regarding interacting with the surrounding society and popularizing science
    • references, including contact details
  • Copies of relevant university degrees and diplomas
  • Copies of five research publications relevant to the position, numbered according to the publication list

Applications should be made via e-recruitment system Varbi and be received no later than 2025-04-30.

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