Uppsala University, Department of Education

The Department of Education (EDU) conducts research, offers several third-cycle (doctoral) study programs and first and second levels (bachelor, master) programs within the subjects of curriculum studies, education, and sociology of education. In addition, there are several Master Programs available at EDU. The department has 280 employees with approximately 185 teachers/researchers, 70 doctoral students and 25 administrators. More information about the department is available at www.edu.uu.se

Description of Subject Area: Curriculum studies (Swedish/German: Didaktik, French: Didactiques) as a field of research and area of knowledge deals with matters relating to the content of education and teaching. The subject of curriculum studies is deeply rooted in both scientific traditions and teaching practices. The research questions which constitute the core of curriculum studies arise at the meeting point between specific subject-matter and teaching and learning of that subject-matter. It is therefore of interest to study, for example, the content of the teaching and what justifies the selection of that content, who the teaching is aimed at and how their learning process works, how the subject-material is handled in the teaching and who has power over the selection process.

Work description: Research related to sustainability education or teaching on antibiotics resistance which can be related to primary, secondary or higher education. The research will deal with teaching and learning in contexts where students are active in work on sustainability and/or antibiotics resistance outside of school; in families, and/or the local community (so called “open schooling”). The position requires continuous presence at EDU, active engagement in seminar activities and continuous presentation on own research. The position includes teaching duties of 20 per cent.

Qualifications: The applicant must have passed a doctoral examination at the start of employment, or have achieved equivalent scientific competency in curriculum studies, have shown due pedagogical skills and have the personal qualities needed to fulfill the duties well. Candidates should preferably have completed a Ph.D. degree within three years prior to the application deadline.

On assessment, special priority will be given to applicants interested in conducting research in line with existing research groups in curriculum studies.

Applications should include: a plan of 3-5 pages outlining the research that the applicant plans to undertake within the framework of the position. The plan should have clear relevancy for research within education studies.The application shall also include a CV, a list of publications and copies of diplomas and transcripts. Please also indicate at least two reference persons with contact details. All documents submitted with the application should be in Swedish or English.

The applicant should have the personal qualities needed to fulfill the demands of the position well. Such personal qualities are flexibility, leadership skills, good cooperation skills and accountability.

In an overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, parental leave, part-time work relating to care of children, union assignments, military service, or the like are to be regarded as work experience.

Uppsala University aims for gender balance and diversity in all activities in order to achieve a higher quality at all levels of the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of any gender and with different birth background, functionality and life experience.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 2020-03-15 or as otherwise agreed.

Working hours: 100 %

Type of employment: Fixed-term position until 2021-03-14

For further information about the position, please contact: Head of Department, Henrik Edgren, +46-18-471 2455, henrik.edgren@edu.uu.se

Please submit your application by 10 February 2020, UFV-PA 2019/4679

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.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-03-15
Salary Månadslön
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2019/4679
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 20.Jan.2020
Last application date 10.Feb.2020 11:59 PM CET

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