Lecturer in Industrial Design - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

Umeå Institute of Design (UID) as a workplace is characterised by inclusion, curiosity, creativity and collaboration. A flow of international students and staff creates a unique atmosphere defined by togetherness and a common purpose. The organisation of UID is characterised by democratic processes and transparent leadership. Here students and staff are encouraged to challenge the boundaries of issues of sustainability and diversity. At UID, design is not only about solving problems, it is also about challenging the status quo and opening new perspectives. Together we want to be involved in creating a better tomorrow. 

In addition to a pleasant workplace with great colleagues, we offer an environment that promotes a good work-life balance as well as good development opportunities. Here you can read more about what benefits Umeå University offers employees: Benefits for you.

We are now looking for a lecturer in Industrial Design.

About the position
The main duties consist of planning and implementation of teaching in industrial design. In addition, associated course administration, examination and supervision in the subject are included. External monitoring and development of education in industrial design and related subjects and methods are also included, as well as collaborating and actively participating in department-wide tasks. 

The position includes time allocation for individual competence development. This can be applied to pedagogical, practice-related, artistic or subject development activities aligned to the needs of the department.

The work also involves actively initiating collaborations between education at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level within the subject area of the position with other subject disciplines, professional practitioners and other stakeholders in the field of design and in society in general.

Qualifications 
According to the Appointment Procedure at Umeå University, FS 1.1-57-18, chap. 2.8.2 is a person qualified to be employed as a lecturer who has a degree of at least master's level (in industrial design in this case) or has some other professional skills that are of importance regarding the subject content of the position and the duties that will be included in the employment.

Proficient language skills in English, both written and spoken, are a requirement for the position. Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written, is considered a merit

Assessment criteria and balance of the grounds
A general assessment basis for teachers at Umeå University is both good collaborative skills, as well as the necessary competence and suitability for performing the duties well. 

When selecting applicants for this position, special emphasis will be placed on professional skills relevant to the subject content of the position and the duties that will be included in the employment, which means that documented professional experience as an industrial designer is required.

We then look at the degree of teaching expertise. You must have documented qualifications from teaching in the subject area of industrial design and experience of supervision and educational planning in terms of higher education in design.

In addition, experience of collaboration with the surrounding community is assessed. You should have documented experience of working in collaborative projects with an external party and that in these contexts you have worked with design methodology, design concepts, design processes and design results.

The degree of administrative expertise is assessed based on the ability to independently organize, plan, document and develop educational activities. We value the ability to guide students and the ability to create collaboration between education (within the subject area of the position) and other subject disciplines, with professional practitioners as well as with other actors in the field of design and in society in general.

Employment conditions 
The employment: 100% permanent employment (probationary period may be applied)
Starting date: as agreed
Salary: monthly salary
Workplace: Umeå, at Umeå Institute of Design

Information
For further information, please contact the Head of Department; Demian Horst, demian.horst@umu.se

Application 
Your application must include the following documents:  

• Personal letter including contact information and motivation for why you are applying for the position
• CV
• Design portfolio
• Account of pedagogical activities
• Relevant diplomas, grades and certificates
• Contact information for two reference persons 

Warm welcome with your application, which you submit electronically using the e-recruitment system Varbi. Last day to apply is June 4th.