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

The Department of Computing Science (http://www.cs.umu.se) is hiring 1-2 Associate professors in computing science. Application deadline 2023-08-30,

The Department of Computing Science is a rapidly expanding department with more than 180 employees from around 20 different countries. We conduct research on a broad range of topics in the area of Computing Science. We also offer a broad selection of courses and study programs at bachelor, master, and doctoral level. Each year, over 1500 students take at least one course at our department. We now seek to employ up to two new associate professors with teaching as their main task in order to strengthen our education programs.

Duties

Your duties include teaching, research, collaboration with others, and administration. The distribution of tasks varies over time. During the first three years of employment, 40% time is guaranteed for competence development and your own research. Thereafter, we offer 20% time for competence development. In the long term, you are expected to take on pedagogical leadership roles in basic education. 

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.

Very good ability to communicate in both written and spoken Swedish and English is a requirement.

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 the degree of pedagogical expertise. Next, scientific expertise, ability to collaborate with others and the surrounding society, administrative expertise, and other relevant experience relevant for the subject matter and tasks associated with the employment shall be taken into account.

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 ability to obtain external research funding and the ability to lead a research group will be particularly considered when assessing scientific expertise

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

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.   

The applicant needs to be able to independently and together with others plan, implement and evaluate first level courses with many (>50) students. Since the content of the courses varies (programming, problem solving, algorithm analysis, scientific writing, etc.), it is a merit if the applicant has experience in teaching large courses within a broad spectrum of computing science and has experience with different pedagogical methods.

Good experience of pedagogical leadership is an advantage. Particular emphasis is placed on the applicant's ability to engage with and support their colleagues.

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. Documented administrative skills and the ability to collaborate with the surrounding society will also be taken into account.

Further details

As an employee at Umeå University, you're offered a wide variety of benefits that promote a good work- life balance, read more about benefits here.

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

1. 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
2. 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. 3.5 in Umu Application template)

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

Applications should be made via e-recruitment system Varbi and be received no later than 2023-08-30.