Senior lecturer/lecturer in Biology
Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-07806/2024
We are looking for a senior lecturer/lecturer in Biology for a fixed-term position at the School of Science and Technology.
Subject area
The subject area for this position is Biology.
Background
Biology at Örebro University combines state-of-the-art research with a fundamental educational program that examines living organisms from the molecular level to ecosystems. Our research spans molecular physiology, ecological and toxicological processes, and microbiology, addressing current environmental and health issues. With strong national and international collaborations, the biology subject fosters connections across academia, industry, and environmental sectors, offering a rich environment for science and education. Our bachelor’s program prepares students for careers in life sciences and sustainability, combining theory with hands-on lab experience.
This position is announced as senior lecturer/lecturer. Consequently, if no applicant meets the requirements for eligibility as a senior lecturer, we are open to hiring a qualified person who meets the eligibility and assessment criteria for a lecturer.
Duties and responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated teacher to join our biology teaching within Natural Sciences. We are looking for an applicant with strong teaching competence in cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, and toxicology. The candidate will have experience in university-level education and a commitment to fostering student engagement and learning. This role involves delivering high-quality instruction, developing course materials, and supporting students in their academic education.
At Örebro University, a senior lecturer is expected to spend their working hours on teaching at all levels, research, and any associated public engagement activities. In addition to teaching, duties and responsibilities include administration and continued professional development.
A lecturer at Örebro University is expected to spend their working hours mainly on teaching, primarily at the bachelor’s level, and on any associated public engagement activities.
Moreover, teaching encompasses supervision, examination, course planning, and evaluation. A teacher should also contribute to the university’s development.
Qualifications
Those qualified for appointment as senior lecturer are applicants who have demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a doctoral degree in a subject relevant for the position or have the corresponding research competence or other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject area of the position and the duties that it will involve.
Those qualified for appointment as lecturer are applicants who have demonstrated teaching expertise and have been awarded a relevant academic qualification, at least at the one-year (or equivalent).
Assessment criteria
When appointing teaching staff, equal care shall be taken in assessing teaching expertise as research expertise. The assessment is to consider the applicant’s qualifications and experience from collaboration with the wider community, of which the university is a part, as well as national and international experience and mobility. In addition, the applicant’s suitability for the position will be assessed.
Research expertise (applies to employment as senior lecturer)
Research expertise is assessed based on scientific qualifications, demonstrated through independent research contributions, continued scientific publishing following the award of the doctoral degree, and the applicant’s establishment in the research community. Further evidence of recognition is the ability to plan, manage, lead and develop their own research. Holding the qualifications required for appointment as docent is an advantage.
Research expertise also encompasses being/having been the principal researcher/co-applicant of projects with grants awarded in competition, and appointments to positions of trust within academia.
Teaching expertise
When defining teaching expertise at Örebro University, three categories are used: teaching approach, how the teaching approach is put into practice, and professional development as a teacher. The applicant’s teaching qualifications are therefore to be documented accordingly and in compliance with Örebro University’s template for teaching portfolios, relating clearly to the values set out in Örebro University’s educational philosophy.
Teaching expertise of a senior lecturer is to be demonstrated through different teaching contributions, such as planning, execution, and evaluation of teaching activities, as well as supervision and examination. The applicant must be able to account for their teaching approach and reflect on their own pedagogical development as well as on the teacher’s role. The applicant is also expected to have contributed to educational development.
Teaching expertise of a lecturer is to be demonstrated through previous qualifications and experience of teaching or of similar learning situations. The applicant must also be able to account for ways in which a scientific approach is applied in teaching.
Previous teaching assignments in higher education in listed competence areas are meriting.
Collaboration and public engagement skills
The ability to interact with the surrounding society is an important part of a university teacher’s role and it requires a good understanding of various societal processes and the impact of university activities on these. Assessment of collaboration and public engagement skills looks at three aspects: the ability to communicate, the ability to collaborate with the surrounding society, and the ability to facilitate utilization of the university’s research.
Suitability
Suitability refers to the applicant having the personal qualities required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities at hand and to contribute to the development of the operations in question. Emphasis is put on good interpersonal skills and an ability to cooperate.
Other assessment criteria
Experience in teaching, examination and supervision in fundamental biology and teaching experiences that include ecology, molecular biology, toxicology, cell biology and field courses are of importance. The successful candidate should be creative and analytically oriented with a solid theoretical background. Proficiency in written and spoken English are beneficial.
Information
This is a fixed-term full-time position (100 %) for 12 months (max 360 days). At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
For more information about the position, contact program coordinator Jana Jass, email: jana.jass@oru.se, or Head of unit Håkan Berg, email: hakan.berg@oru.se.
At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change, take responsibility for their work and performance, demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development, as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.
Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.
Application
The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.
For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:
- Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
- CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
- Teaching portfolio (as instructed in Örebro University’s guidelines)
- Research portfolio (applies to employment as senior lecturer)
- Publication list (applies to employment as senior lecturer)
- Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.
More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/
The application deadline is 2025-01-09. We look forward to receiving your application!
As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.
As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.
