[Commlist] University of Gothenburg Sweden: Senior Lecturer in Musicology

For those who might be interested, there is a vacancy we are currently 
advertising here at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden for a Senior 
Lecturer in Musicology. It is a permanent position within the Aesthetics 
unit - therefore reporting directly to me as head of the unit.
Whilst a knowledge of Swedish or another Scandinavian language would be 
very helpful, we are open to considering international candidates who 
would be willing to learn Swedish within two years.

https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=7&lang=UK&validator=9b89bead79bb7258ad55c8d75228e5b7&job_id=28633 


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Senior lecturer in musicology

Ref PAR 2022/1383

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse 
knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a 
large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and 
attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around 
the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University 
contributes to a better future.

The Department of Cultural Sciences is a multidisciplinary department 
spanning ethnology, film studies, gender studies, art and visual 
studies, cultural studies and musicology. The department also offers two 
bachelor's programmes; one in Cultural Studies and one in Media, 
Aesthetics and Cultural Entrepreneurship. There are also two Master's 
programmes, Gendering Practices and Culture and Democracy.

Subject
Musicology

Subject description
The musicology programme at the University of Gothenburg looks at music 
from the perspectives of musical analysis, music history, media theory, 
sociology, ethnology and cultural criticism. Teaching is mainly in 
Swedish. The subject has a broad research profile, specialising in music 
and media studies, ethnomusicology, sociology of music, popular music 
studies, music and democracy, film music and soundtrack studies, music 
history and music aesthetics.

Duties
Duties consist of teaching in the various fields of musicology at 
undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. In addition to lectures, 
seminars, thesis supervision and examinations, teaching also includes 
course responsibility, course development, course administration and 
competence development in the field of education. Teaching may be both 
campus-based and online.

The post also includes research time, which the holder of the post is 
expected to use on their own research, publication activities, 
applications for external research funding and competence development in 
the field of research, thus contributing to the development of the 
subject and the department. The post may also include management duties 
such as subject coordinator and, depending on the specialisation of the 
employee, teaching on the department's bachelor’s and master’s programmes.

To contribute towards a good working environment and the development of 
the department, you are expected to be physically present and 
participate in day-to-day work and the workplace community to a great 
extent.

Qualifications
Qualifications for employment as a senior lecturer are specified in 
Chapter 4, Sections 3–4 of the Higher Education Ordinance here and the 
University of Gothenburg's own appointment procedure here.

You are eligible for appointment as a senior lecturer in musicology if 
you have demonstrated teaching skills and have completed a doctoral 
degree in musicology or have equivalent academic merits or other skills 
relevant to the subject content of the post and the duties involved in 
the position.

Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria for employment as a senior lecturer are set out in 
Chapter 4, Section 3-4 of the Higher Education Ordinance here and in the 
University of Gothenburg’s appointment procedure here.

In the assessment, equal weight is afforded to teaching and academic 
skills. Good collaboration skills are valued highly, as is the ability 
to pursue matters independently.

When selecting between qualified applicants, great importance shall be 
attached to

    Documented and proven ability to teach and supervise in musicology 
at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
    Documented ability to lead and participate in course development 
work in musicology at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
    Documented national and international research activity (e.g. 
participation with papers at national and international conferences, 
publication of peer-reviewed academic publications, participation in 
national and international research networks)
    Documented ability to bring in external research funding and head 
research projects.
    Documented good collaboration skills both internally with 
colleagues and in external contexts.
    Documented good communication skills in English and Swedish (or a 
related Nordic language).

Other merits

    Documented experience of management positions (e.g. Director of 
Studies).
    Documented ability to supervise at PhD level.
    Good knowledge of the Swedish education system and the ability to 
teach in Swedish or a related language.
    Good ability to communicate musicological research.

In addition to expert assessment, the selection process may involve test 
lectures, interviews and reference checks.

The position
The position is a full-time, permanent appointment as a senior lecturer. 
All permanent appointments are subject to a probationary period. 
Admission by agreement.

Other information about the post
If you do not possess higher education teaching qualifications in 
accordance with the requirements at the University of Gothenburg 
(PIL101, PIL102 and PIL103) at the time of application, such 
qualifications must be validated or the specified training completed 
within one year of commencing the post (https://pil.gu.se/resurser/meriter).

Contact details regarding the position
For more information about the post, please contact Head of Department 
Lena Martinsson, (lena.martinsson /at/ gu.se), phone: +46 31-786 5910, or 
Professor Anna Backman-Rogers, (anna.backman.rogers /at/ gu.se), phone: +46 
31-786 6110. Questions about the recruitment process can be addressed to 
Human Resources Officer Gunilla Zachau, (gunilla.zachau /at/ gu.se), phone +46 
31-786 6160.

Trade unions
Trade union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found 
here: https: 
https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply

Application
Applicants should apply for the post via the University of Gothenburg’s 
recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. Your application 
should contain information and documentation relevant to the assessment 
regarding the assessment criteria specified above.

The application must be in line with the instructions of the Faculty of 
Humanities:
https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/digitalAssets/1685/1685190_anvisningar-ovrig-larare-ansokan-180314.pdf

Note that the following documents must be attached to your application:

    Personal letter explaining why you are applying for the position.
    PhD certificate.
    Doctoral thesis.
    A maximum of 10 full-text academic publications that you 
specifically wish to cite. In the case of co-authored works cited, the 
applicant's contribution must be specified.
    Description of academic and teaching work.
    List of degrees and appointments.
    Merit portfolio I: Academic credentials.
    Merit portfolio II: Teaching credentials.
    Merit portfolio III: Leadership and administrative credentials.
    Merit portfolio IV: A track record of interaction with the wider 
community.

As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application 
is complete in accordance with the advertisement and the application 
form and that it reaches the University by the closing date for 
applications. Publications/journals that cannot be attached digitally 
should be sent in duplicate to the Department of Cultural Sciences, Box 
200, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden. Please state reference numbers for 
supplementary documents.

The application must be received by: Monday 20 February  2023

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with 
equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its 
operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the 
University must archive application documents for two years after the 
appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, 
they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, 
they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which 
recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact 
with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

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