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Four New Tenure-Track Positions to Advance the Future of Subject-Specific Education Research
Would you like to help build a new international hub for research on teaching and school development?
Karlstad University and the research environment Research on Subject-specific Education (ROSE) are now recruiting four internationally distinguished researchers for tenure-track positions in subject-specific education. As an Associate senior lecturer, you will have the opportunity to develop your own research while helping to shape an emerging field of inquiry: subject-specific school development.
Karlstad University and the research environment Research on Subject-specific Education (ROSE) conduct internationally recognized research in subject-specific education. As part of a long-term commitment to research of the highest quality, ROSE is now offering four new tenure-track positions.
ROSE is a strategically important research profile at Karlstad University, bringing together approximately 50 senior and junior researchers as well as around 30 doctoral students. The research environment is characterized by comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives on teaching, learning, and school development.
Together with the University of Gothenburg, ROSE is establishing a leading international knowledge hub, the Centre for Teaching and Learning in Schools (CTL), as part of a government-funded initiative to promote excellence in education. The centre integrates three research areas: subject-specific education, educational assessment and conditions for learning, and educational leadership. Its overarching goal is to promote the learning and knowledge development of all students.
In total, eight new Associate senior lecturer will be recruited to the centre, four of whom will be based at Karlstad University.
Help Shape a New Research Field
As an Associate senior lecturer, you will join a group of four researchers specializing in subject-specific education. Working alongside a dynamic and innovative research team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a new field of research focused on how research can support the concrete improvement of teaching and schooling.
Among other responsibilities, you will develop and implement educational innovations grounded in specific school subjects. The position is linked to one of the following disciplines:
- Biology
- History
- Civics
- English
- Mathematics
A Tenure-Track Position with Opportunities for Academic Growth
We are seeking internationally recognized researchers with a doctoral degree, and preferably postdoctoral experience, who are eager to strengthen their independence as researchers while contributing to the continued development of subject-specific education research.
The position as Associate senior lecturer is a tenure-track appointment designed to provide opportunities to build both scientific and teaching qualifications. Successful candidates will be able to meet the requirements for promotion to a permanent position as Senior lecturer and continue pursuing further academic advancement.
For further information, please consult Chapter 4 of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance and the Karlstad University Appointments Procedure.
An International and Attractive Workplace
At Karlstad University, you will find a vibrant and international workplace with students, staff, and visitors from all over the world. We offer generous holiday entitlements, wellness benefits, and an attractive occupational pension scheme.
The position is full-time and fixed-term for five years, with a preliminary start date of 1 March 2027, or as otherwise agreed.
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