General Information
- Last application date: 17 August, 2023 11:59 PM CEST
- Type of employment: Temporary position
- Contract type: Full time
- Reference number: PA2023/1199
Link to the job listing in English
Link to the job listing in Swedish
Work Duties
The work duties associated with the position mainly consist of research, within the specialization of the call (see below), and teaching in the first and second cycles of study in Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. The position includes at least 50 percent research and no more than 50 percent teaching and administrative duties. The position is placed at the CTR but linked to the Strategic Research Area Middle East in the Contemporary World (MECW). The MECW research program consists of four research themes and the research conducted by the assistant senior lecturer should connect to one or several of these themes: 1) Environment and sustainable development; 2) Security and sustainable peace; 3) Democratization, migration and sustainable socio-economic development; and 4) Religion, identity and culture. For more details about the MECW program: https://www.cmes.lu.se/cmes-research/middle-east-contemporary-world-mecw.
The successful candidate shall pursue research in Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies within the MECW program. All MECW scholars are, however, able to conduct independent research, which relates to the overarching themes of the MECW program. They are free to choose their own research topics, develop their own theoretical ideas and apply the research methods they deem best suited. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality teaching at all levels in Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. The main work place will be both at CMES and CTR.
Associate senior lecturer is a position that shall provide opportunities for teaching and research qualifications. The position shall first and foremost provide scope for developing research qualifications. The scope of the position shall also provide an opportunity for training in teaching and learning in higher education corresponding to at least five weeks.
At CTR and CMES, we nurture the work environment, which is why employees are expected to be an active presence in the departmental environment and participate in the collegial community. A good ability to cooperate is a requirement.
Required Qualifications
A PhD or the corresponding research expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the post (Islamic Studies) and the duties that it will involve. Primary consideration should be given to a person who has been awarded a PhD or achieved the equivalent expertise within five years of the deadline for application for employment as an associate senior lecturer. However, a person who has been awarded a PhD or achieved the equivalent expertise at an earlier date may also be considered if there are exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances are sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances.
Further requirements
- The ability to teach in English.
- Good cooperation skills.
Assessment Criteria, Application Instructions and Conditions
For more information about assessment criteria, instructions on how to apply and employment conditions, please see the job listing at Lund University: