Senior lecturer in Gender Studies

Description

We are looking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies with a distinct specialization in Global Studies and/or Human Rights. The subject area of Gender Studies is housed within the Department of Social and Psychological Studies, together with Sociology, Psychology, and Social Work, at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

We offer a dynamic and stimulating working environment, enriched by dedicated students and colleagues from around the world. As part of a university that values close collaboration across disciplinary boundaries, you will have the opportunity to actively shape and strengthen a thriving, international environment for both education and research.

In the autumn semester of 2026, the Division of Gender Studies will launch a new interdisciplinary Bachelor’s programme: Global Perspectives on Gender, Human Rights, and Social Justice. The programme is offered in English on campus in Karlstad and is aimed at both Swedish and international students. It integrates several disciplinary fields while maintaining a strong and distinct gender studies profile.

The division of gender studies has a dedicated and highly skilled team of teachers with broad expertise in gender studies. We are looking for a senior lecturer who can complement our team with expertise in gender studies that is clearly oriented towards global studies and/or human rights, and who can teach, supervise and communicate with students in English.

As the position primarily involves teaching and supervision within the Bachelor’s programme Global Perspectives on Gender, Human Rights, and Social Justice, we particularly welcome applicants with a background in Global Studies and/or Human Rights combined with expertise in Gender Studies

More information about the bachelor’s programme:

 https://www.kau.se/en/education/programmes-and-courses/programmes/SGGGJ

Duties

The duties primarily consist of teaching and supervision within the Bachelor’s programme Global Perspectives on Gender, Human Rights, and Social Justice, although teaching in standalone courses and commissioned education may also be included. Teaching is conducted in both Swedish and English. The position encompasses tasks such as teaching, supervision, examinations, course coordination, and course development, as well as active participation in the development of the subject area and the department in relation to education, research, and collaboration with the wider community.

The position requires regular on-site presence and active engagement in daily operations. This is essential both to contribute to a positive work environment and to support the continued development of our education, research, and workplace community.

Qualification requirements

To be eligible for appointment as Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies, the applicant must demonstrate teaching expertise. Eligibility for the position also requires a PhD in Gender Studies, or equivalent research qualifications in a closely related discipline with a clear gender studies orientation, such as Global Studies, Human Rights, or Law.

According to Karlstad University’s Appointment Regulations, teachers must possess the personal qualities required to fulfil the duties of the position, as well as completed higher education pedagogy training. If such pedagogical training is lacking, appointment may nevertheless be made on the condition that the appointee undertakes to complete the training, which will be scheduled within the scope of the allocated professional development time during the first two years of employment.

Proficiency in Swedish and English is also a requirement. As teaching, assessment and supervision in the bachelor’s programme Global Perspectives on Gender, Human Rights and Social Justice are conducted in English, applicants are required to have a strong command of spoken and written English at the start of the appointment. As certain standalone courses are taught in Swedish and the administrative language at the department is Swedish, applicants are also required to be proficient in Swedish, both in speech and writing.

For all eligibility requirements, please refer to Karlstad University’s Appointment Regulations:

Appointments Procedure at Karlstad University

Assessment criteria

Of particular importance for the position is the applicant’s experience of teaching in Global Studies and/or Human Rights with a clear Gender Studies orientation. Documented research in Global Studies and/or Human Rights with a distinct Gender Studies focus is also of particular importance. Documented experience of supervision and teaching at the Bachelor’s level in Global Studies and/or Human Rights is considered an additional merit.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. We are looking for someone who:

• demonstrates strong initiative and collaborative skills;
• is able to build good working relationships with colleagues;
• contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment;
• maintains a scholarly approach and takes responsibility for their tasks; and
• is capable of working independently and in a structured manner.

Your personal qualities and your engagement in the workplace community are essential for your well‑being and professional development with us. The ability to collaborate with external stakeholders and the wider community is also important for the position.

Terms

This is a permanent full-time position, starting at the earliest convenience. A probationary period may be required.

Additional information

Karlstad University values the competence and developmental potential that gender balance and diversity bring to the organisation. We therefore welcome applicants of all genders and with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and life situations.

Application 

Submit the application via the University’s web-based recruitment tool, Varbi. For advice on how to draft your application, refer to “What should be included with my application?”. Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement, for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or English, 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.

The application should include:

• CV
• cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications in relation to the duties of the position
• an in-depth account of teaching experience
• certificate to verify completed courses in higher education pedagogy or an account of equivalent skills
• an in-depth account of research experience
• an account of other relevant experience
• an account of managerial and administrative experience
• plans for future work
• an account of collaborations, international network experience, etc.
• a list of publications (in multi-authored publications, the role of the applicant must be specified)
• language proficiency certificates
• copy of PhD degree certificate or documented equivalent academic expertise, or equivalent professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein
• 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
• two references, at least one of which is a current or former supervisor

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:

Karlstad University
HR-administrator
651 88 KARLSTAD
SWEDEN

Application deadline: 22 March, 2026
State the reference no.: REK 2026/27
We look forward to your application!

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