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The Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts consists of the institutions HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design and the Academy of Music and Drama.
The Bachelor's program in Metal Design includes courses in metal, public design, visual design and communication, as well as theory and history. Students primarily work in project form where technical, material, and functional requirements relate to spatial and artistic questions. Through lectures, guest teachers, workshops, and study visits, students gain perspectives and inspiration for their work and can relate it to our environment, contemporary society, history, and theoretical frameworks. Students are encouraged to participate in national and international exchanges, competitions, and exhibitions that lay the foundation for future networks.
Teaching is conducted in English, including lectures and supervision. If a student is Swedish-speaking, they may perform certain tasks in Swedish, if possible considering the study group.
We are now seeking one or more individuals for intermittent employment.
Note: To apply for the position, please visit www.gu.se
Subject
Craft with a focus on Metal Design
Subject Description
The subject encompasses a range from skilled craftsmanship to conceptual design and research-based activities. What unites these is a reflective approach to material, method, function, and tradition. At HDK-Valand, the subject's potential to create understanding of our contemporary society through artistic design is explored. It is a non-linear process that begins with material or idea. The process progresses as a dialogue between practitioner, method, material, and the surrounding world. The artistic practice is formulated and developed through workshop and studio work, theoretical studies, writing, and reflection. The ability to design and the ability to place the work in contemporary and historical contexts, as well as in a social context, are interdependent as the subject advances.
Job Responsibilities
We are currently seeking one or more guest lecturers who can work as needed within the Craft and Design department at Steneby. The main responsibilities are directed towards the Bachelor's program in Metal Design and, to some extent, the Master's program in Applied Art and Design. Responsibilities include teaching and supervising in design and metalworking techniques at both undergraduate and advanced levels, both within programs and standalone courses. Some administrative tasks may also be included.
The work may also involve collaborating with technicians on safety and working environment in the metal workshop.
During the semester, working hours will be allocated to shorter contributions in ongoing modules and any substitutions needed due to illness.
Qualifications and Assessment Criteria
We are looking for candidates who have:
- A Master's degree in artistic education from a university or equivalent.
- Workshop experience and proficiency in the material area of metal.
- Pedagogical skills in group and individual supervision.
- Experience in plastic processing of metal.
You are expected to have good communication skills in both spoken and written Swedish and English. In addition to skill assessment, great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and ability to collaborate. We will primarily consider applicants who, based on a comprehensive assessment, are deemed to have the best qualifications to carry out the described responsibilities.
Employment
The position is intermittent and is valid from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.
In an intermittent position, you will be called in and can choose to accept the offered work, which then constitutes a new employment relationship for each individual occasion. You also have the right to decline such an offer.
Worked hours are reported per calendar month to the employer.
We are seeking one or more individuals for intermittent employment.
Contact Information for the Position
For inquiries about the position, please contact:
Carl-Johan Skogh, Unit Manager
[email protected]
Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to:
HR,
[email protected]
Union Representatives
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/work-with-us/help-for-applicants
Application
You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.
The application must be submitted by: December 3, 2025
The university actively works for a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.
The university applies individual salary setting.
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