Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science, with strong collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector.
We are now inviting applications for a permanent position as Teaching Fellow, contributing to the development of education within Engineering Geology.
This position offers the opportunity to educate future civil engineers in areas of high societal relevance, such as drinking water supply, remediation of contaminated sites, hydrogeological challenges in underground construction, and sustainable use of subsurface resources. You will work in a supportive, international environment with strong links to industry and the public sector.
As a Teaching Fellow, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality education. The position combines a strong teaching focus with the opportunity to spend up to 20 percent of your time on research or other professional development, enabling you to further strengthen both your subject expertise and pedagogical skills.
The position has a central role in education at both bachelor’s and master’s level.
You will be responsible for the basic course in Engineering Geology (6 credits), which is mandatory for all first-year civil engineering students (approximately 220 students). In addition, you will contribute to courses in Geotechnics and Infrastructure at third-year, as well as several master’s courses, such as Applied Hydrogeology, Geological and Geotechnical Site Characterization, Contaminated Sites and Remediation, and Risk Assessment and Decision Support.
The role includes course planning, development and coordination, as well as supervision of students at bachelor’s and master’s levels. You are expected to take on the role of examiner over time. If not already fulfilled, higher education pedagogical training in accordance with SUHF recommendations should be completed within two years.
The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering tackles contemporary and emerging challenges for the built and natural environment, ranging from resource utilisation, pollution and climate change to digitalisation and inequality. We combine expertise in architecture, civil engineering and related disciplines to build a better world.
The Engineering Geology research area at Chalmers is well established, with a professorship since 1949. It is nationally and internationally recognised for high-level research in applied hydrogeology, drinking water supply, underground construction, planning and use of geological resources, remediation of contaminated areas, as well as risk and decision analysis linked to these fields.
The research area consists of approximately 15 full-time researchers along with affiliated researchers. Teaching is conducted at both bachelor’s and master’s levels and is closely connected to geotechnical and infrastructure engineering, reflecting both current research and the needs of society and industry.
The main duties involve teaching at the first and second cycle levels. As a Teaching Fellow, you will:
- teach and supervise students
- plan, develop and revise courses and programmes
- take responsibility for course coordination and staffing
- integrate new knowledge and research into education
- contribute to the pedagogical environment through collegial collaboration
- engage in academic citizenship and external collaboration
Up to 20 percent of your working time may be spent on research or other professional development, in agreement with your line manager.
- Doctoral degree (PhD) in Engineering Geology, preferably with a focus on risk and decision support methods in engineering geology or hydrogeology
- Documented experience of teaching and supervision at bachelor’s and master’s level, including course planning and development of teaching materials
- Documented pedagogical skills and potential for leadership
- Ability to combine subject expertise with a reflective and research-informed teaching approach
- Undergraduate studies that include mineralogy, petrology, quaternary geology and hydrogeology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in Swedish are highly advantageous, as teaching at bachelor’s level is conducted in Swedish
Higher education teaching training in accordance with SUHF's recommendation, which includes higher education teaching courses of at least 15 credits, is required for employment as a Teaching Fellow. If the requirement for higher education teaching courses has not yet been fulfilled, employment may be offered as an Assistant Teaching Fellow The employee is then expected to meet the requirements within two years and may subsequently be promoted to Teaching Fellow.
Permanent, full-time employment.
Chalmers provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and collaboration.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our employee benefits. Learn more about life in Gothenburg and Sweden’s family-friendly policies, including generous parental leave, subsidized childcare, free education, and universal healthcare, at Move To Gothenburg.
Chalmers promotes gender balance and actively works with equality and inclusion initiatives, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.
The application should be written in English and submitted through the Chalmers recruitment portal. Please include:
- Personal letter – describe your motivation and how you would contribute to education at Chalmers.
- CV – including publications and teaching experience.
- Teaching portfolio – compiled according to Chalmers’ guidelines.
- Degree certificate – verifying your doctoral degree.
- Other relevant documents – that demonstrate merits in teaching, collaboration or leadership.
A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.
Application deadline: 3 August, 2026.
For questions about the position, please contact:
Professor Lars Rosén, Geology and geotechnics
[email protected]
+46 708-414662
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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and still has the same motto today: Avancez – forward.
