[Commlist] Vacancy: Senior lecturer in Media and Communication Studies, Karlstad University

Senior lecturer in Media and Communication Studies

Karlstad University / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences / Department 
of Geography, Media and Communication

Duties

The successful candidate will primarily teach subject courses, courses 
on study programmes, as well as commissioned courses, if applicable. The 
position includes teaching, supervision, examination, course 
coordination and course development, as well as active participation in 
the development work done at the discipline and department in the areas 
of teaching and community cooperation. According to the working hours 
agreement, senior lecturers are allotted 20% for professional 
development, which may be used for research and may be extended through 
external funding.

Why choose Karlstad University?

Karlstad University is forward-looking, and this is evident in 
everything we do. We always provide space for ideas and enthusiasm. Our 
high-regarded teaching and research are characterised by close community 
cooperation. The university is international and here you will meet 
staff, students and guests from around the world. The university is 
engaged in systematically promoting socially, financially and 
environmentally sustainable development. A position at Karlstad 
University offers many benefits, such as lunch training at the on-campus 
gym. For further information, see 
https://www.kau.se/en/work-us/jobb/benefits. If you want to work in a 
young and exciting university environment, Karlstad University is ideal!

Qualification requirements

The eligibility requirement for appointment as senior lecturer is a 
doctorate in Media and Communication Studies or a related area 
applicable to the advertised position, and documented teaching 
expertise. A completed course in higher education pedagogy, or an 
equivalent qualification, is required for appointment as senior 
lecturer. Under special circumstances, this course may be completed 
within two years of employment as part of the professional development 
commitment.

Assessment criteria

/Special weight/is given to broad and specialised knowledge as well as 
documented teaching experience of Media and Communication Studies. The 
successful applicant is expected to teach and supervise on many 
different course at bachelor and master levels. Special weight is 
further given to theoretical and practical knowledge of 
computer-assisted digital analysis of media contents and use. Special 
weight is also given to good ability to cooperate, since many duties are 
performed in different teams.

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/Considerable weight/is given to a research profile related to the area 
digital media and analysis or related areas such as information systems, 
digital humanities, or science and technology studies, as well as 
ability to teach on digital cultures, social media and web production. 
Considerable weight is further given to experience of independently 
using qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as 
knowledge of and playing a role in current methodological developments 
in the areas of data collection and analysis in digital environments 
(e.g. automated content analysis, data visualisation, network analysis 
and digital ethnography).

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/Considerable weight/is also given to teaching expertise and experience 
of participation in pedagogical development work.

Since teaching is offered in Swedish and English, considerable weight is 
also given to good written and spoken skills as well as teaching 
experience in these languages.

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/Considerable weight/is further given to experience of successfully 
applying for external research funding as well as participation in 
national and international networks.

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/Weight/is given to the ability to work independently and take own 
initiative.


Weight is further given to:

• experience of development and leadership
• teaching experience at master and bachelor levels
• international experience
• experience of course development and web-based teaching
• experience of community cooperation.

If applicants have similar qualifications, those who can teach in 
Swedish will be ranker higher.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, non-fixed-term position with starting date at the 
earliest convenience, as per agreement. A probationary period may be 
required.

Application

Applications are submitted via Karlstad University’s web-based 
recruitment system Varbi and should include:

  * documented CV with the contact details of two references
  * descriptive account of teaching and research experience
  * certificate of course in higher education pedagogy, or account of
    equivalent qualification
  * account of other experience, and experience of leadership,
    cooperation and administration
  * future research and teaching plans
  * list of publications (indicate your own role in cases of co-authorship)
  * copies of degree certificates and other transcripts and certificates
    documenting qualifications
  * a maximum of ten academic publications, as well as five works
    designed to convey knowledge, such as textbooks, educational
    software or popular science articles.

All documents and publications should be attached to the electronic 
application (do not provide links only). More information is available 
in the document “Application Guidelines” on our homepage 
https://www.kau.se/en/about-university/working-karlstad-university/work-here/jobs-and-vacancies, 
where Karlstad University’s Regulations for the Appointment and 
Promotion of Teaching Staff also may be found.

Three copies of each document that cannot be submitted electronically, 
such as books and publications, should be sent to:

Karlstads universitet, Registrator, 651 88 KARLSTAD, Sweden.

State ref. no REK2019/151

Application deadline: 18 August 2019

We look forward to receiving your application.

Further information: https://kau.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:276357


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