Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology

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The Department of Computing Science is looking for a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Computing Science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. The position includes teaching and education development at basic and graduate level. Last day to apply is 2018-10-22.

Work description
The work consists of development of courses, continuing education and education programmes within artificial intelligence, with emphasis on the areas indicated below. Tasks also include teaching and supervision, primarily in the subject area Artificial Intelligence at all levels, but also within basic subject areas of Computer Science. Teaching includes course responsibility and associated administration. Furthermore, coordination with education and education development done by other departments/faculties within artificial intelligence may occur. Finally, the work will also include some research within the areas indicated below. Administrative tasks within Umeå University may also occur.

The subject emphasis for the tasks indicated above is anticipated to be within the area AI within robotics; software architectures, interaction, perception and navigation.

The employment is 60 % of full time, and lasts until December 31, 2019. Starting date is as soon as possible, but not later than January 1, 2019.

Qualifications
An applicant shall qualify for appointment as a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor if she/he has demonstrated educational expertise, holds a doctorate or has attained equivalent academic competence or other professional skills relevant with regards to the subject area of the appointment.

The subject area for the doctoral thesis shall be computing science aspects of artificial intelligence.

Assessment criteria
In the selection of candidates, particular emphasis will be put on the degree of scientific and pedagogical expertise, which will be given equal weight. Furthermore, administrative skills as well as the ability to cooperate with the surrounding community will be considered.

Scientific expertise refer to:

  • ability to independently plan, organize, lead and manage scientific projects,
  • ability to develop new methods and apply them to new problems,
  • ability to competitively obtain research funding,
  • ability to collaborate with other national and international research groups, 
  • ability to initiate research collaborations, and
  • ability to communicate research to a wider community and the general public.

Scientific expertise must relate to computer science aspects of artificial intelligence. The primary areas of expertise are expected to be within the area AI within robotics; software architectures, interaction, perception and navigation. Primarily, the topicality, excellence and originality of your research will be assessed. Emphasis will be put on scientific work published in internationally well-respected scientific journals and conference proceedings of scientific conferences that apply a peer review system.

The notion of pedagogical expertise refers to:

  • broad, deep and up-to-date knowledge within the subject area,
  • documented skills and experience to plan and conduct research-informed teaching and supervision at basic and advanced levels (first and second cycle),
  • ability to demonstrate a reflective attitude about your teaching, and
  • ability to establish good communication with and motivate students, and to pass on to them an enthusiasm and interest for the subject.

The successful candidate should be able to teach Artificial Intelligence as well as at least some other core courses in Computer Science.

The ability to cooperate with society is assessed based on your experience of cooperation with industry, society in general, and researchers from other disciplines.

Administrative skills refer to documented ability to organize research and education.

Ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English, both spoken and written, is a requirement.  It is also a requirement to be able to teach in Swedish.

Application
The application, preferably written in English, should include:

  • a cover letter, including contact information,
  • a CV containing academic and professional qualifications, including experiences from research and education,
  • a complete list of scientific publications,
  • an account of research experiences. See further instructions in link.
  • an account of teaching experiences. See further instructions in link.
  • a brief description of your experiences of administrative activities, management of operations and staff, 
  • a brief description of your experience of informing about research and development as well as interaction with the surrounding community,
  • certified copies of relevant diplomas, grades and degree certificates,
  • copies of at most six relevant publications, numbered according to the list of publications,
  • contact information of two reference persons.

Umeå University wants to offer an environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. In each recruitment, we aim to increase diversity and the opportunity to affirmative action.

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system October 22, 2018 at the latest.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Part-time
First day of employment Upon agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 60 %
City Umeå
County Västerbottens län
Country Sweden
Reference number AN 2.2.1-1557-18
Contact
  • Pedher Johansson, +46 90-786 77 07
Union representative
  • SACO, +46 90-786 53 65
  • SEKO, +46 90-786 52 96
  • ST, +46 90-786 54 31
Published 28.Sep.2018
Last application date 22.Oct.2018 11:59 PM CEST

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