Senior lecturer in mathematics or mathematical statistics

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The department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology is one of the largest departments of mathematical sciences in the Nordic countries with about 200 employees. The department comprises the three divisions Algebra and Geometry, Analysis and Probability Theory, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

We make a significant contribution to the benefit of society by extensive education. The work environment is supportive, creative, and international, with a steady flow of international guests. More information about us is available on the website:

https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/math/Pages/default.aspx

Subject area

Mathematics or mathematical statistics

Subject area description

Subject area description 

We are looking for senior lecturers in mathematics or mathematical statistics who can strongly contribute to the department's ambition to conduct both teaching and research at the highest international level.

The new employee is expected to contribute with high quality teaching in undergraduate education and to be involved in the development of the education program.

We also expect the new employee to strengthen and complement the research conducted in one of the department's research areas https://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/math/research/research-groups/Pages/default.aspx

Job assignments

The job assignments include

• teaching and development of courses in mathematics or mathematical statistics at both undergraduate and postgraduate level,
• conducting research,
• supervising students (at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level),
• participating in the department's activities through administrative assignments,
• applying for external grants.

You should actively seek challenges and new opportunities to develop yourself. Communication and collaboration skills are important as many of your tasks will be performed in collaboration with others. Furthermore, you are expected to collaborate with the surrounding society, for example in collaborative projects and in popular science activities.

Eligibility

The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance. We expect you to have a doctorate degree in mathematics or mathematical statistics, or equivalent scientific competence regarding the subject content of the employment and the tasks included in the employment. You are also expected to have documented pedagogical experience and skills in mathematics or mathematical statistics at university.

The official language at the University of Gothenburg is Swedish and teaching normally takes place in Swedish at the bachelor's level and in English at the higher levels. Good language skills and the ability to teach in English are required. Applicants who do not speak Swedish at the time of employment are expected to be able to teach in Swedish within two years.

Courses in higher education teaching and learning of at least 15 credits or equivalent competence is necessary for the employment. If this is lacking at the time of employment, the employee is expected to acquire such an education within two years.

Assessment

The applications are mainly assessed based on pedagogical and scientific merits and potential. Special emphasis will be placed on pedagogical merits and potential.

When assessing pedagogical qualifications, special emphasis is placed on the ability to plan and teach courses in the subject area. It is important that you can communicate well orally and in writing, collaborate, inspire, and engage students and that you can take personal responsibility for your work tasks. Documented experience of and interest in the development and use of digital aids in teaching is an advantage.

When assessing scientific competence, special attention is paid to research documented through high-quality publications. Quality is more important than quantity. Successful research after a doctoral degree and international scientific collaboration are meritorious.

After an overall assessment of merits and development potential, we will select the candidate that is judged to have the best qualifications to carry out the tasks included in the employment, collaborate with other staff members, and contribute to a positive development of the department. The weighted assessment also includes how the applicant's qualifications and plans strengthen and complement the department.

In the case of otherwise equivalent qualifications, the ability to teach in Swedish already at the start of the employment and / or experience of teaching courses in financial mathematics or knowledge in this area is an advantage.

In assessing merits and experience, parental leave, sick leave, or other similar circumstances will be considered. The reasons and scope should be stated in connection with the presentation of merits and experiences.

We are a parent-friendly department and work in different ways to find a balance between work and private life for our employees

Employment

Type of employment: Permanent employment
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Mathematical Sciences, Gothenburg
First day of employment: By agreement

Appointment procedure

The assessment process will include statements from external experts, interviews, and test lectures

For further information:

Stefan Lemurell, viceprefekt, +46 31 772 53 03, stefan.lemurell@gu.se,

Bernt Wennberg, prefekt, +46 31 772 5326, bernt.wennberg@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/anstallning/att-vara-anstalld/fackliga-organisationer/?languageId=100001&skipSSOCheck=true

 

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
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For more information about the Faculty of Science please visit https://www.gu.se/en/science .

How to apply

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you must register an account in our online recruitment system. Together with your application the following should be attached:

• Personal letter.
• CV, including complete publication list.
• Report on pedagogical qualifications, with information on the scope and type of teaching and a statement on its quality. The report should also include pedagogical reflection and teaching philosophy (maximum four pages).
• Explanation of scientific qualifications and motivation for the selection of a maximum of six scientific publications that you refer to in the application. Indicate your role and work effort for the selected publications.
• Four-year research plan with a description of ongoing and planned research and other planned activities relevant to the employment (maximum four pages).
• Report on merits in management, administration, and collaboration.
• Complete electronic copies of your main publications (maximum six).
• Copies of relevant diplomas and other documents that you wish to refer to.
• Two references that we can contact.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made based on the qualifications registered in the application. Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be mailed in two copies to:

Faculty Office for Science 
University of Gothenburg
Box 460
S-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden

The application is to be written in English.

 

Closing date: 2022-03-15

 

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

 

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.