Senior Lecturer in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Senior Lecturer in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Uppsala University is a research university with a strong international position. Our mission is to conduct research and education of the highest quality and interact with society in various ways. The individuals whose curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces are our most important asset. Uppsala University has 44,000 students, 7,500 employees and a turnover of SEK 7 billion.

Department of History
The Department of History is part of the Faculty of Arts, and currently has about 70 employees who conduct research and teaching on Swedish and international history from political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. The department conducts education at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels. An essential part of the department's mission is the training of future history teachers. The department's research is characterised by great breadth and spans the Middle Ages to the present. Teaching is conducted in Swedish and English. For more information see https://www.uu.se/institution/historiska/.

The Uppsala Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies (UHGS) is an interdisciplinary unit at the Department of History, focusing on research and education in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The subject encompasses Holocaust history, the study of genocide and similar systematic crimes against human rights, and the effects of violence on individuals and society. Research takes place in a distinctly interdisciplinary environment, bringing together researchers with backgrounds in humanities and social sciences. The education is distinctly international, interdisciplinary and comparative in character (see https://www.uu.se/centrum/uppsala-centrum-for-forintelse-och-folkmordsstudier).

Work tasks
The position involves teaching on courses within the Bachelor's Programme in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. When needed, teaching will also take place on other courses offered at UHGS or the Department of History. The tasks include teaching, supervision of bachelor's and master's theses, and the development of courses. Employees are also expected to stay current with advancements in their research field and monitor relevant societal developments impacting the University. The tasks also include active and continuous application for external research funding, collaboration with the society at large, and administration. As a senior lecturer, you will also undertake management assignments at various levels. Anyone who does not have the ability to teach and administer in Swedish is expected to acquire this ability within two years.

Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for employment as Senior Lecturer, the applicant must have obtained a doctorate in relevant subjects such as history, peace and conflict research, political science, sociology, international relations, anthropology, history of ideas, or have an equivalent academic competence and demonstrated pedagogical skills. The pedagogical, scientific and professional skills are required to be relevant to the subject and the
work tasks included in the position.

The applicant is required to have completed at least ten weeks of teacher training relevant for work at the tertiary (higher) education level, or acquired corresponding qualifications. If special reasons exist, applicants may complete the pedagogical training during their first two years of employment. To be considered as a supervisor of doctoral students, one must have completed a training programme for supervisors.

It is furthermore a general eligibility requirement for teachers that the applicant has the personal qualities required to fulfil the employment well. These personal qualities include flexibility, responsibility, good collaborative skills, and an ability to work independently as well as to lead teams.

Assessment criteria for applicants who fulfil the eligibility requirements:
The assessment of eligible candidates will pay particular attention to skills in both research and pedagogy. Equal weight will be assigned to research and teaching proficiency. The applicant’s managerial and administrative skills will also be taken into account.

Research proficiency refers to research qualifications. The assessment of academic qualifications will primarily emphasise the quality of scholarship. The scope of research, mainly concerning depth and breadth, will also be considered important. The assessment of research expertise will pay particular weight on research qualifications in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

In addition to a broad knowledge of historical and contemporary empirical case studies, applicants should be well acquainted with relevant theories on genocide (including the problem of definition), conflicts, the social dynamics of violence, collective memory and pedagogy, as well as identity processes, ethnicity and nationalism. In addition, a broad research competence in the field is required, with a particular emphasis on comparison and in terms of knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods. As the subject of Holocaust and Genocide Studies has a distinctly interdisciplinary character, the experience of collaborations that encompass the humanities and social sciences will also be considered.

Furthermore, the ability to plan, initiate, lead and develop research and postgraduate education, as well as to obtain funding for research, will be given importance. The same is true for the applicant’s ability to interact both with the scientific community and the society at large.

Pedagogical excellence refers to qualifications in terms of education and teaching. In addition to academic teaching qualifications, educational and teaching qualifications from other activities, including for instance supervision and internal training or mentoring programmes, may also be taken into account. The assessment of pedagogical skills will primarily consider the quality of teaching. The range of skills in terms of breadth and depth will also be taken into account. Particular emphasis will be placed on teaching qualifications in Holocaust and genocide studies insofar the assessment is concerned. Furthermore, the ability to link teaching and research will be given importance. Because teaching has a distinctly interdisciplinary character, the experience of teaching and supervising students with different subject backgrounds and interests will be paid particular importance.

The ability to plan, initiate, lead and develop education and teaching subject didactics and higher education pedagogy will be taken into account. Pedagogical skills include the ability to interact with stakeholders within and outside the university regarding issues relating to pedagogy in higher education.

Administrative, management and interpersonal skills are important for the position and will also be taken into account.

Administrative skills are demonstrated in the ability to plan, organise and prioritise work efficiently and purposefully, as well as in the ability to set and meet deadlines. Proficiency includes overall planning of activities and the ability to manage resources in a way that is commensurate with the organisation's priorities, as well as to work in a structured way with an awareness of objectives and quality.

Management skills are shown by the ability to lead activities and staff, to take decisions, and responsibility, as well as to motivate and empower others to achieve common goals effectively. The ability to coordinate the group, contribute to the creation of commitment, participation, and job satisfaction, as well as the ability to manage conflicts, are further examples of demonstrated skills.

Collaboration skills are demonstrated by the ability and proficiency in the planning, organisation and implementation of cooperation activities with the community at large. Popular science publications, participation in public debates and lectures are examples of interaction with the community at large. Collaboration qualifications include the ability to engage with the community in knowledge exchange activities that improve development and quality of the education.

All the qualifications possessed by the applicant must be documented so as to allow an assessment of both their quality and quantity.

In this recruitment process, the university will primarily consider those who, after a qualitative overall assessment of competences and skills, are judged to have the best prerequisites for carrying out and developing the relevant tasks, as well as to contribute to the positive development of the organisation.

Other skills: Language skills beyond Swedish and English will be taken into account.

Additional information

Parental leave, part-time work due to childcare, trade union duties, military service or similar will be taken into account as work experience and should be mentioned in the CV.

Recruitment goals: Uppsala University values the qualities that a diverse and gender-balanced staff bring. For that reason, we welcome applicants of all genders and with different backgrounds, abilities and life experience. A majority of employees in this category are men, which is why we like to see female applicants for the position.

Application procedure: All qualifications must be documented so that both quality and scope can be assessed. A complete application must include the following:

• Brief account of scientific, educational and other activities (CV)
• Statement of scientific merits
• List of publications
• Presentation of teaching qualifications
• Statement of other qualifications
• Scientific and pedagogical works cited (maximum five)
• Self-reflective account of future research, teaching and other qualifications
• Grades, certificates and other relevant documents
• Names and contact details of referees (maximum two)

For further information, see Uppsala University's appointment regulations and the Faculty of Arts' supplementary guidelines.

Information about the position and the Department of History is available from head of department Dag Lindström on phone +46 (0)18 471 1556, email prefekt@hist.uu.se, or director for the Uppsala Centre for holocaust and Genocide Studies, Roland Kostić on phone +46-(0)18-471 5731, or email directoruhgs@uu.se.

About the position
The position is permanent, probationary period may apply. The scope is full-time. Starting date according to agreement. Location: Uppsala, Sweden

We look forward to receiving your application by 17 June 2025, UFV-PA 2025/434