Lecturer to Umeå Institute of Design

Umeå Institute of Design as a workplace is characterized by inclusion, curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. A flow of international students and staff creates a unique atmosphere defined by a sense of community and a shared purpose. The organization of the Umeå Institute of Design is characterized by democratic processes and transparent leadership. Here, students and staff are encouraged to push boundaries on issues of sustainability and diversity. At the Umeå Institute of Design, design is not just about solving problems; it's also about challenging the status quo and opening up new perspectives. Together, we aim to create a better tomorrow.

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

We are now looking for a Lecturer in Transportation Design.

Job Description
The main tasks consist of teaching, supervision, examination, and educational administration/planning/development in Transportation Design and related subjects and methods. Other tasks include collaborating with staff at the Umeå Institute of Design for planning and working in accordance with the timelines, rules, and routines of the Umeå Institute of Design and Umeå University. Long-term planning and monitoring developments in the field and actively participating in departmental tasks are also part of the job.

Additionally, actively initiating collaborations between undergraduate and advanced level education within the subject area of the position, with other disciplines, with professionals, and with other actors in the design field and society at large.

Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for employment as a lecturer, you must have at least a master's degree or other professional expertise relevant to the subject content of the position and the tasks included in the employment.

Assessment criteria and weighting
The primary assessment criteria for the position are the degrees of skill required for eligibility for employment, and the degree of pedagogical skill. Additionally, experience of collaboration with the surrounding community and the degree of administrative skill relevant to the subject content and tasks of the position are considered.

• Eligibility for employment requires professional practice in the field of design, with a focus on transportation design. The most important assessment criterion is demonstrated skill in practical professional work as a transportation designer, with documented experience of early-stage work on related projects within the industry.
• Pedagogical skill should refer to documented merits from teaching in the subject area of Transportation Design and documented experience of teaching, supervision, and educational planning in higher education in design.
• Experience of collaboration with the surrounding community should refer to documented experience of working in collaborative projects with external parties, and in these contexts working with design methodology, design concepts, design processes, and design results.
• Administrative skill should refer to the ability to independently organize, plan, document, and develop educational activities, the ability to guide students, and the ability to create collaboration between education in the subject area of the position, with other disciplines, with professionals, and with other actors in the design field and society at large (good cooperation, planning, and communication skills).

Other Qualifications
The position requires a very good ability to express oneself in English, both orally and in writing. You should have good communication skills, with a focus on presenting ideas both orally, in writing, and through visualizations. You have experience working with issues of social transformation, mobility, or sustainability and possess skills and knowledge in digital modeling and visualization tools.

It is meritorious if you have experience in team or project management, preferably using agile methods or other project management methods.

Terms
Employment: A full-time, fixed-term position for one year. The working hours are located at the Umeå Institute of Design.
Salary: Monthly salary
Start date: By agreement

The recruitment process may include interviews, trial lectures, and reference checks.

Application
Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system Varbi and include the following documents/information:
- Cover letter including contact details
- Design portfolio, CV
- Description of teaching activities
- Description of collaboration with the surrounding community
- Degree certificates
- Contact details for two referees

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

We warmly welcome your application no later than 2025-01-06!