Uppsala University, Department of Women's and Children's Health

The Department of Women's and Children's Health conducts research, postgraduate education and training in gynecology, obstetrics, perinatal medicine, paediatrics, international health, women's medicine and clinical psychology in health care. Global Health and Migration is a profile area for the department. The activity is integrated with the Women and Children division at University Hospital and National Centre for women's safety. Research is conducted within eleven research groups. More information is available on the website www.kbh.uu.se.

International Maternal and Child Health (IMCH) is a leading research and education centre at Uppsala University that works for improved global health with special emphasis on women’s and children’s health and nutrition. The education and research programmes address the health challenges in low- and middle-income countries and in humanitarian crises. By developing and evaluating interventions and new strategies for tackling priority health problems, IMCH makes important contributions towards equitable global health.

Description of Subject Area: Global Health is the health as well as health problems and diseases of populations in a global context and transcends the perspectives and concerns of individual nations, or has global political and economic importance. It deals with needs of global improvement of health, reduction of gaps in health conditions, and protection against global threats against health with special emphasis on vulnerable groups.

The subject area Global Health is very dynamic and today, the subject area even includes sustainability, implementation, health systems, migration, non-infectious diseases and nutrition. The international literature often emphasize the rights- and equality perspective, that is equal access health care as a human right, health and sickness in relation to development as well as covariance between health and socioeconomic/sociocultural factors.

Duties: The position includes teaching with a focus on politics and qualitative methods and research within the area of Global Health. Teaching duties include being responsible for entire courses and course administration, lectures, seminars, and other pedagogical methods like case methodology, "flipped class rooms" or e-based learning, supervision of students’ individual projects and examinations.

The position also includes research, administration as well as keeping abreast of developments within the subject area of Global Health and the developments in wider community that are significant for the work at the university. In addition, it is expected that the holder develops networks with other actors within the field, develop research and teaching methods.

Eligibility requirements: According to the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance those qualified for appointment as senior lecturer are persons who have demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a PhD or have the corresponding research competence. A prerequisite för having demonstrated teaching expertise is that applicants have completed teacher training for higher education of relevance to operations at the University, comprising at least ten weeks, or have acquired the equivalent knowledge. Applicants must also have a minimum of five years of documented teaching at higher level. A general eligibility requirement is that the applicant must possess the personal capabilities necessary to carry out fully the duties of the appointment.

Experience in research and teaching within the field of global health and qualitative research methodology is a requirement. Experience in research and teaching on policy and aid effectiveness in a global perspective is favorable. The applicant should have documented broad competence in relevant research methods, and documented experience in teaching in English. Meriting in general is experience of multidisciplinary research and collaboration with other institutions and universities in education and research, as well as documented supervision skills.

Assessment Criteria

The ranking of eligible applicants will be based primarily on teaching expertise.

In assessment of teaching expertise, teaching quality and competence of qualitative methods must be the prime consideration. The scope of teaching experience, in terms of both breadth and depth, must also be afforded consideration. Moreover, the ability to plan, initiate, lead and develop education and teaching, and also to connect the teaching with research, on the basis of research in the subject concerned, as well as skill in subject didatics and academic teaching theory and practice, will be given weight. Teaching expertise also includes a capacity for interaction with colleagues in and outside the University concerning academic teaching issues.

In assessment of research expertise quality of research and research merits in Global Health will be of primary consideration. We are looking primarily for a researcher with a background in medical anthropology, sociology or other related field. Work or research experience from a low- or middle-income setting is valuable (a minimum of one year).

Assessment criteria; other proficiency

Administrative expertise is important for this position and will be given weight. Ability to interact with the wider community and to inform the public about research and development is considered. Expertise in administration is shown in an ability to plan, organize and prioritize work efficiently and in a manner suitable for the purpose concerned, and through a capacity to specify and adhere to time limits.

Ability to collaborate in a group and actively participate in development work is significant. Likewise, the ability to coordinate as well as contribute to creating commitment, participation and job satisfaction as well as ability to handle conflicts make further examples of demonstrated skill.

In filling this position the University aims to appoint the applicant who, following a qualitative holistic assessment of her/his competence and expertise, is judged to have the best potential to carry out and develop the relevant duties and to help advance operations.

Parental leave, part-time work due to child care, trade union positions, military service and similar commitments are considered as employment experience and should be specified in the applicant’s list of qualifications.

Guidelines and assessment criteria

For instructions regarding applications for teaching positions, see: Career-portfolio Rules and guidelines

Appointment Regulations for Uppsala University

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individually negotiated salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible or as otherwise agreed.

Type of position: Temporary fulltime position (100%) ending 25-08-2020.

For further information about the position please contact Program coordinator Mats Målqvist, email mats.malqvist@kbh.uu.se, tel 0702-673545, or Head of Department Professor Inger Sundström Poromaa, email inger.sundstrom@kbh.uu.se

Please submit your application by 3 October 2019, UFV-PA 2019/3118

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.

In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2019-10-07
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2019/3118
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 20.Sep.2019
Last application date 03.Oct.2019 11:59 PM CEST

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