University West is driven by a commitment to making a difference. Through education and research, we contribute to innovation, positive societal development, and a sustainable world. We are a modern and growing higher education institution that prioritizes collaboration with partners in industry, the public sector and civil society. University West has one of the highest application rates in Sweden, and a high proportion of our graduates successfully establish themselves in the labour market. The University has approximately 13,000 students and more than 700 employees. Our attractive campus is centrally located in Trollhättan and provides a vibrant meeting place for knowledge, ideas, cultures, and people.We actively promote an inclusive working environment based on equal terms and gender equality, and we value the qualities that diversity brings to our organisation. Our employees make a difference every day. Would you like to become one of them?
The School of Business, Economics and IT is currently welcoming new staff to an environment in which new programmes, courses, research initiatives, and academic contexts are being developed. The School consists of three growing research and education clusters within the social sciences Politics and Society, Economics, and Informatics and Media. These clusters are under development, and new staff will have opportunity to shape their content and make a lasting contribution to these academic environments. Organizationally, staff are placed in one of the following divisions according to their field: The Division of Business Administration and Economics, The Division of Media and Design, The Division of Informatics, and The Divison of Politics, Law and Statistics. This position will be based at The Division of Media and Design.
The Informatics and Media cluster conducts research and education focused on the role of digitalization in work, organizations, and society. Research is grounded in Informatics and Design and is characterized by a sociotechnical and work-integrated learning perspective, where the relationship between technology, practice, and learning is central. The cluster currently hosts seven degree programmes, four bachelor’s programmes, a one-year master’s programme, a two-year master’s programme, and a two-year distance programme leading to a higher education diploma. You can read more about the programmes here: University West - Informatics and Media.
The duties primarily consist of research and teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate (master’s), and doctoral level. Teaching is conducted in both Swedish and English. Candidates who do not speak Swedish at the time of the appointment are expected to acquire Swedish language skills over time. You will primarily conduct research and teaching within Media Production, with a focus on 3D Animation and Visualization, as well as the impact of AI in these areas. Additional teaching and research responsibilities may also be assigned. If you have a particular interest in areas such as Sustainability, Digitalization, or Work-Integrated Learning, there are opportunities to engage in broader, cross-departmental activities.
As a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems with a focus on Media Production and AI, you are an active researcher and are expected, based on your qualifications and experience, to contribute to the development of the academic environment, primarily within the Informatics and Media cluster. In terms of research, this may include applying for research funding, publishing in international journals, mentoring junior researchers, and contributing to seminar activities. In terms of education, in addition to teaching and related duties, you are also expected, based on your competence and experience, to take on pedagogical leadership in the development of courses, programmes, and teaching teams.
There are good opportunities to take on roles and assignments at division, school, and university level, contributing to leadership, quality assurance, and development work aimed at creating the conditions for high-quality, research-based education and education-informed research. The department offers an open and collaborative environment with strong links to industry, the public sector, and international research networks.
In addition to teaching and research, administrative duties are also included in the position.
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Demonstrated pedagogical competence (Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance). Applicants who lack pedagogical qualifications from an academic environment must demonstrate equivalent competence, which may have been acquired outside academia.
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Completed higher education pedagogical training equivalent to at least ten weeks, or equivalent competence. If such training has not been completed, employment may still be offered provided that the appointee completes the training within the first two years of employment.
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A PhD in Informatics or Information Systems, or in another closely related field deemed relevant by the employer, or equivalent scientific competence or other professional expertise of relevance to the subject area and duties of the position (Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance).
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Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality teaching, primarily within Informatics with a focus on Media Production and AI.
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Demonstrated ability to contribute to or build academic environments, for example through external research funding, publications in international journals, and the general development of research environments. Assessment of competence will take into account academic merits and time elapsed since completion of the PhD.
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Documented or demonstrated ability to contribute to or build academic environments through pedagogical leadership, for example through course or programme development, leadership of teaching teams, or similar group activities. Assessment of competence will take into account academic merits and time elapsed since completion of the PhD.
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Documented ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and external partners.
The most important personal qualities are a strong sense of responsibility, commitment, curiosity, responsiveness, pragmatism, and the ability to engage in constructive critical analysis, both within the organization and in teaching and research. Great importance will be placed on your ability to contribute to a positive work environment within the division, the cluster, and the department.
Assessment criteria for appointment include teaching expertise, scholarly expertise, collaborative skills, administrative skills, leadership skills, and other relevant professional expertise.
For this position, teaching and scholarly expertise will be given equal weight and prioritized first. Collaborative and leadership skills will be given equal weight and prioritized second. Administrative skills and other professional expertise will be given equal weight and prioritized third.
When appointing a Senior Lecturer, teaching expertise shall be given the same level of consideration as other qualification criteria. Assessment will take into account the subject area, subject description, and duties of the position.
This is a permanent, full-time position. A six-month probationary period may be applied.
The selection process will, in addition to external peer review, include interviews, work samples (such as trial lectures) and reference checks.
Applications must be submitted digitally via the University’s recruitment system. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their application is complete and submitted by the application deadline. Materials that cannot be submitted digitally, such as books or publications, should be clearly marked with reference number R 2026/97 and submitted in one copy. For information on how to structure your application, please see: University West - Job opportunities.
The application is made to:
University West
HR Department
SE-461 86 Trollhättan
Sweden
Closing date for applications: 2026-06-16.
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Anställningsform: tillsvidareanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 % | Ort: Trollhättan | Län: Västra Götalands län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: 2026/97 | Kontakt: Ulrika Hedman , Ulrika Hedman , | Facklig företrädare: Magnus Andersson, OFR/S 0520-223193, Magnus Andersson, OFR/S 0520-223193, Tobias Arvemo, Saco-S 0520-223505, Tobias Arvemo, Saco-S 0520-223505, | Publicerat: 2026-05-26 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-06-16
