Senior Lecturer in Geomatics, specialising in Geoinformatics/Geographical Information Technology (GIT) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to be part of the long-term development of the subject of Geomatics by strengthening the subject’s teaching and research activities? We are offering an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary research environment where you can further your own skills and future working environment.

Description

Geomatics is one of the subjects of the Department of Environmental and Life Sciences at the Faculty of Health, Science and Technology. Geomatics offers courses and study programmes at first-cycle level, for example, the 3-year study programmes Programme in Surveying and Mapping, and Engineering: Surveying Technology and Geographical IT (also offered as distance programmes). Geomatics currently has a staff of six people, active in education and research. The subject integrates knowledge and research approaches from different disciplines such as information technology, computer science, geodesy, risk and environmental studies, biology, and spatial and social planning.

Current research interests include risk management and modelling, climate adaptation, natural hazards, social vulnerability, sustainable development, resilient cities, geodesy, landscape ecology and environmental monitoring. Research is connected to Risk and Environmental Studies and Biology, as well as the Centre for Societal Risk Research and the Centre for Research on Sustainable Societal Transformation.

The discipline of Geomatics at Karlstad University is planning to offer more advanced and wider-ranging education by creating a second-cycle study programme (MSc). The long-term aim is to offer courses and programmes at third-cycle level (PhD), focusing on the development of methods and geospatial solutions that can help battle social challenges related to, for example, sustainable development, environmental monitoring, climate change and climate adaptation. You can find more information on Geomatics at Karlstad University and the courses and study programmes offered here.

Duties

The position includes teaching, research and other academic activities. Teaching currently involves courses at first-cycle level and, in the longer term, second-cycle courses. Primarily, this includes teaching and assessing students in existing on-campus or distance courses in GIT and related areas within Geomatics, course development at first- and second-cycle level, and supervising first-cycle degree projects and, within a near future, also second-cycle degree projects. As senior lecturer, you are expected to contribute to research and develop research activities, for example, by applying for external funding and developing collaborations with actors of society and academic environments inside and outside of the university. Leadership assignments may be included in the duties, both in teaching and research. It is possible to bring already existing research projects to your position as senior lecturer. The position will be based in Karlstad.

Qualification requirements

To be eligible for the position of senior lecturer in Geomatics, applicants are required to have demonstrated teaching expertise and hold a PhD in Geomatics, Computer Science or equivalent area in technology or science, or equivalent academic qualifications or professional expertise deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein.

Pursuant to the Karlstad University Appointments Procedure, teachers must have the personal qualities required to perform the duties involved, as well as a completed course in higher education pedagogy. In special circumstances, the course in higher education pedagogy may be completed within two years of employment. For other eligibility requirements, please refer to Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure: Anstallningsordning_ENG (002) (kau.se)

The position requires proficiency in Swedish and English. A candidate who does not meet this requirement may still be hired provided they are able to actively acquire these language skills. The senior lecturer is expected to have the ability to teach in Swedish within two years.

Assessment criteria

In the appointment, equal weight will be given to research and teaching expertise. Teaching expertise will be assessed based on the ability to plan, execute and develop teaching as well as the ability to supervise and assess students. Research expertise will be assessed based on research quality and the scope of the research in terms of depth and range as well as experience of applying for external research funding.

• comprehensive and documented research expertise in geographical IT,
• comprehensive and documented teaching expertise, based on the planning, execution and development of teaching at first- and second-cycle level, as well as experience of course coordination, supervision and summative assessments,
• and documented experience of conducting research and working together with others in integrated and interdisciplinary research environments and projects.
• documented experience of being granted major research funding as project manager/main applicant,
• documented programming experience,
• documented qualifications in one of the following: machine learning, 3D geovisualisation, Big Data or Web GIS and Mobile GIS,
• and personal qualities such as the ability to cooperate, dedication, and a positive attitude towards colleagues and students as well at the ability to take initiative.
• experience of collaborating with private and public actors to develop research and educational activities that meet the needs of society,
• administrative skills,
• experience of international projects,
• and documented qualifications in geospatial modelling/simulation.

Terms

This is a permanent, full-time position starting 1 September 2022, or according to agreement. A probationary period may be required.

Further information

Karlstad University places great value on the enriching presence of diverse backgrounds and gender balance in the organisation. We welcome applicants with different cultural backgrounds, gender identities, functional abilities, and life experiences.

Application

Submit the application via the University’s web-based recruitment tool, Varbi. For advice on how to draft your application, refer to “Application Guidelines for the Appointment/Promotion of Professor or Senior Lecturer”.

Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessments. A complete application should be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications. Include two references, at least one of which should be a current or previous supervisor.

It is recommended that you submit your application in English since it may be reviewed by international experts with English as working language. 

The application shall include:

• CV
• Cover letter
• An account of pedagogical approach
• An in-depth account of teaching experience
• An in-depth account of research experience
• Verification of a completed course in higher education pedagogy or an account of equivalent skills
• An account of other experiences
• Managerial, collaborative, and administrative experience
• Plans for future research work
• List of publications (in multi-authored publications, the role of the applicant must be specified)
• Copies of course transcripts, degree certificates, and other certificates                                     
• No more than 10 scientific publications and no more than 5 materials intended to convey knowledge, such as textbooks, computer programs for teaching, or popular science articles

Attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not just provide links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content.

Documents that cannot be submitted electronically, such as books or publications, should be sent in triplicate to the following address:

Karlstads universitet
Registrator
651 88 KARLSTAD

Application deadline: 2022-03-27                                           

State the reference no: REK2022/5

We look forward to your application!

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