Senior lectureship in special education, full-time position - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description

Research on special education at Karlstad University is currently in an expansion phase and we therefore welcome applicants who are interested in active participation in the development of project ideas and research applications. Among other things, we have just started up a new Master’s programme in special education with many applicants. This will mean great opportunities to supervise Master’s theses (30 ECTS credits) in special education.

The Department of Educational Studies has approximately 120 members of staff but we want to grow. We are active in all teacher training programmes at Karlstad University. Due to a number of planned retirements, we are now looking for a senior lecturer in special education with documented experience in the research field of special education.

Duties

Among other things, duties may include the following:

• Teaching courses at second-cycle level, both distance learning courses and on-campus courses, within primarily the programme in special needs training, the Master’s programme in special education, as well as special education courses at first- and second-cycle levels within the framework of different teacher training programmes.
• Teaching contract education courses.
• Course and programme management
• Supervision at first-, second- and third-cycle level.
• Examinations at first- and second-cycle level.
• Promoting a vibrant and active research environment and participating in the department’s research seminars.
• Active participation in the development work of courses and programmes in special education.

Time for research and professional development is included in the position, amounting to 20% of working hours. Research hours may be increased if external funding is awarded.

The applicant who will hold the position as senior lecturer is expected to be based at Karlstad University.

Qualification requirements

Applicants are eligible for the position as senior lecturer at the department who have obtained their Degree of Doctor, or equivalent, in a subject with relevance for the content of the position. Equal weight is given to the assessment of the applicant’s research and teaching expertise. The applicant is required to have a completed course in higher education pedagogy. As most of the teaching is in Swedish, and occasionally in English, applicants are required to show a high level of proficiency in these languages.

In special circumstances, the course in higher education pedagogy may be completed within two years of employment as part of the professional development commitment. (See the Higher Education Ordinance Chap. 4, Sect. 4.)

Assessment criteria

Special weight is given to 

• Documented experience of teaching at higher education level.

Considerable weight is given to

• Teaching expertise. This is assessed through documented achievements and experience of planning, implementing, evaluating and developing teaching at different levels. Considerable weight is also given to documented production of study material and educational development work.
• Research expertise. This is assessed based on range, depth, topicality originality, independence and scope. Considerable weight is also given to research funding awarded in competition, and to collaboration with the surrounding community.
• Personal qualities such as collaborative skills, ability to create good relationships with colleagues and students, and the ability to initiate and complete projects in education and research.

Weight is given to

• Research/teaching experience within the fields of conversation as professional practice in special education, complex reading and writing development, and inclusion.
• Documented experience of supervision/mentorship at first-, second- and third-cycle level.
• Experience of working/teaching in preschools, primary and lower-secondary schools, upper-secondary schools or special schools.
• Broad professional experience, for example, through qualifications and an interest in working within several of the study programmes and activities of the department.
• Experience of teaching courses in special education at second-cycle level.

Terms of employment

The lectureship is a full-time non-fixed term position, starting as soon as possible according to agreement. A probationary period of employment will apply.

Application

Submit the application via the University’s web-based recruitment tool, MyNetwork/Varbi.Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application before the deadline and in accordance with the instructions. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair qualitative assessment of qualifications.

The application should include:

Cover letter

• Verified list of qualifications, including at least two references
• An account of current teaching and research activities
• A course certificate for a course in higher education pedagogy, or an account of equivalent knowledge
• An account of other experiences relevant for the position, such as managerial, collaborative, and administrative experience
• List of publications
• copies of relevant transcripts, degree certificates, employment certificates and letters of recommendation

You will find more information on what to include in your application in “Guidelines for the appointment/promotion of professor or senior lecturer and appointment of postdoctoral research fellow”, using the link below. http://www.kau.se/om-universitetet/ lediga-anställningar.

Submit your application via the University’s web-based recruitment tool and attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not provide links to them).

Three copies of documents that cannot be sent electronically such as books and other publications should be sent to;

Karlstad University
Registrator
651 88 Karlstad

Last day of application: May 16, 2020.
State ref.no REK 2020/100

We look forward to your application!

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