Associate professor in Earth science - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

The Department of Ecology and Environment Science currently has 140 employees. The department's main duties are undergraduate education, research and collaboration with the surrounding society. The research is conducted in the subject areas ecology, environmental sciences and earth science. In total, the department is responsible for 320 full-time students in undergraduate education in biology, ecology, earth science, environmental science and environmental health. We are now inviting applicants for a position as an Associate Professor in Earth science who has research and teaching experience in the subject area. Last day to apply is February 15, 2021

Duties

The applicant is expected to conduct research and teach in our courses within the field of Earth science (courses with a focus on Quaternary geology/geomorphology, hydrology/hydrogeology and soil science). The applicant is expected to conduct research related to the department's research activities in the field of Earth science or Soil science. Supervision of doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows can be included in the tasks. The teaching duties include teaching and course development work at both undergraduate and advanced level as well as supervision and examination of degree projects.

During an initial period of 3 years, the position will include 50% research and 50% teaching. After this initial period, the distribution between research and teaching may change.

The employment requires the ability to teach in Swedish. Anyone who does not have that ability at the time of employment is expected to acquire it within two years from the date of employment.

Eligibility requirements

According to Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance

An applicant qualifies for appointment as an Associate Professor if she/he has demonstrated educational expertise and holds a doctorate or has attained equivalent academic competence or other professional skills relevant with regards to the subject area of the appointment, and the work description.

Excellent level of proficiency in both spoken and written English is a requirement.

Assessment criteria and their weight

In the selection of candidates, the merits will be weighted according to the following criteria: Scientific expertise (2); Pedagogical skills (2); Administrative and other skills relevant to the duties included in the employment (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 society

The scientific expertise must relate to the subject area of Earth science or Soil science.

Pedagogical expertise

The pedagogcial expertise for employment as 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
• the ability to vary teaching methods and examination formats in relation to anticipated study results and the character 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

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.

Pedagogical skills must refer to the subject area of Earth science with a focus on Quaternary geology/geomorphology, hydrology/hydrogeology or soil science. Documented experience of other teaching in earth sciences (for example climatology or GIS) and supervision of degree projects is a merit.

Documented higher education pedagogical education is a merit.

Further qualifications

Administrative skills should refer to the ability to develop and lead activities and staff at the university as well as the ability to create collaboration between research and education at all levels. Well-documented ability to lead, organize and develop teaching or research activities is an advantage. The applicant should have a documented ability to work, communicate and collaborate within the academy in a flexible way and collaborate with society. It is of great importance that the applicant has a good ability to cooperate, initiative and shows a high degree of independence.

Application

The application should preferably be written in English, and include the following items:

1. A personal cover letter, including contact information
2. Certified copies of relevant university degrees and diplomas
3. Copies of five research publications relevant to the position, numbered according to the publication list
4. Attachments to a pedagogical portfolio (see p. 3.6 in Umu Application form)
5. Certificates or documents from appraisals from e.g. the Head of Department, Director of Studies, colleagues, external assessors and students.
6. Optional: Evaluations of own scientific research from a national research council or the equivalent over the past five years.
   
   
7. CV/Umu Application form
   Fill in the application form (link). Submit it attached to your application in the Varbi system as your CV. Following information must be provided in the application form:

• basic information that includes academic and professional qualifications
• a list of articles published
• an account of research experience
• 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
• a research plan (maximum 3 pages)
• references, including contact details

See instructions for what to include in the application, as well as how to describe scientific and educational activities (pdf)

Applications should be made via e-recruitment system Varbi and be received no later than February15, 2021.

More information

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Jon Moen (head of department, 090-786 96 47, jon.moen@umu.se).

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest institutions of higher education with over 34,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff. We are characterised by world-leading research in several scientific fields and a multitude of educations ranked highly in international comparison. Umeå University is also the site of the pioneering discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 genetic scissors - a revolution in genetic engineering that has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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