Department of Human Geography
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Human Geography explores the relationship between people and places. The subject is rooted in theoretical frameworks in human geography and the social sciences. Urban and regional planning involves balancing and weighing up different interests against one another to create the conditions for sustainable development. The Department of Human Geography has a broad social geography focus, and teaching takes place in the main subject areas of Human Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, and Global Development. We also participate in several interdisciplinary programmes at both undergraduate and master levels.
The duties consist of teaching, research and administration, as well as monitoring and contributing to developments in the field of Urban and Regional Planning from both a research and teaching perspective.
Teaching will primarily take place in the urban planning programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, although teaching will also occur in other programmes. Teaching at undergraduate level is mainly conducted in Swedish, whilst teaching at postgraduate level is conducted in English. During the first two years, teaching duties are expected to amount to at least 50%.
The employment is shared between research and teaching according to the current collective agreement.
Eligible applicants for the position of senior lecturer should hold a doctoral degree in Human Geography or Urban and Regional Planning, or possess equivalent academic expertise, and have demonstrated teaching ability.
It is required to have teaching and research experience in the subject area Urban Planning.
The applicant must have the ability to cooperate with colleagues as well as other abilities that are required in order successfully to meet the demands of the position.
To be able to perform the duties of the position, the applicant must have a documented ability to use Swedish in speech and writing at a professional level. This can be demonstrated, for example, by documented experience of teaching in Swedish or a certificate of language skills corresponding to at least B2 level (CEFR).
Special and equal emphasis will be placed on teaching and research skills.
Teaching proficiency should normally be demonstrated through teaching experience at both the undergraduate- and master’s levels. Teaching proficiency should be well documented in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the teaching activities.
Strong emphasis will be placed on a documented ability to cooperate well with colleagues and fellow researchers.
Strong emphasis will also be placed on having successfully planned, applied for and obtained research project funds from external research funding bodies in the field of Urban and Regional Planning.
Strong emphasis is attached to knowledge of Swedish urban planning, as well as planning theory and/or practical experience.
Emphasis will be placed on administrative skills and proven collaboration with the surrounding society and dissemination of research and development findings.
It is a merit to have completed at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education or to have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.
This position (in Swedish, “universitetslektor”) is full-time, indefinite-term employment. A six-month probationary period may apply.
An applicant who does not have at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education, and is not deemed to have acquired equivalent knowledge, must complete such training within the first two years of employment.
With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Professor Marianne Abramsson, tfn +46 8-16 48 29, [email protected].
For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Johan Magnéli, phone: +46 8-16 40 57, [email protected].
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.
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Anställningsform: tillsvidareanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 % | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: SU FV-1796-26 | Facklig företrädare: ST/OFR ST/OFR 08162000, ST/OFR ST/OFR 08162000, Saco-S Saco-S 08162000, Saco-S Saco-S 08162000, Seko Seko 0770457900, Seko Seko 0770457900, | Publicerat: 2026-06-15 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-09-07
