Örebro University is shaping the future through internationally competitive research and offers profession-oriented education that ranks among the best in the country. We are now seeking a candidate to work as a Professor of Psychology at the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Legal Sciences. With us, you will have the opportunity to be part of Örebro University's ongoing journey, with a focus on our societal mission of research and education.
Subject Area
The subject area for the position is psychology.
Background
The Department of Behavioral, Social, and Legal Sciences (BSR) offers a unique combination of main fields including psychology, social work, law, and criminology, facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration, meetings, and exchange of expertise. Education in psychology encompasses all three levels, from undergraduate to doctoral level. Instruction in the subject is provided through independent courses in psychology at both undergraduate and advanced levels, as part of the psychology program, as well as through participation in other educational programs.
Research in the subject spans various areas of psychology, primarily cognitive, developmental, social, health, and clinical psychology. Research is mainly conducted within two research environments, LEADER (Center for Lifespan Developmental Research) and CHAMP (Center for Health and Medical Psychology). LEADER brings together researchers whose overarching goal is to understand fundamental aspects of psychological development and psychosocial adaptation among children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly (https://www.oru.se/forskning/forskningsmiljoer/hs/leader---center-for-lifespan-developmental-research/forskning/), while CHAMP gathers researchers focusing on how psychological processes interact with biological and social processes in the development of health and illness (https://www.oru.se/forskning/forskningsmiljoer/hs/champ/champ-forskning/).
We are now looking for a new professor for our subject group who can further develop one of the prominent research areas within the subject through their research.
Job Responsibilities
As a professor, you are expected to take a leading role in the subject. You will primarily engage in research and doctoral-level education, but also in undergraduate and advanced-level education. Your responsibilities include working to secure external research funding for the subject, taking overall responsibility for the research activities within the subject, and contributing to the national and international development of the subject. As a professor, you are expected to communicate and collaborate regarding your own and the subject's activities. Administrative tasks are also included in the position.
You are also expected to be available for leadership and administrative assignments at the university. Through your presence and engagement, you are expected to take special responsibility for supporting a collegial and inclusive culture within the organization.
As a professor of psychology, you, along with the other psychology professors, have a particular responsibility to lead and develop the research activities of the subject. The position includes responsibility for educational quality at all levels. Research within the subject is conducted in two thematic directions and respective research environments. You are expected to conduct independent research that aligns with one of these research areas.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment as a professor, you must have demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical proficiency.
A ten-week higher education pedagogical training or equivalent competence is required, as well as training in research supervision. Equivalent competence can be assessed and deemed qualifying by Örebro University. If any of the requirements are not met, you must complete the required training within two years after starting the position.
Assessment Criteria
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Information
The position is 100%, permanent. Örebro University applies individual salary setting.
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Katja Boersma at
[email protected] or Head of Department Sven Helin at
[email protected].
At Örebro University, we expect all employees to be open to development and change, take responsibility for both the whole and their own contributions, show commitment to collaboration and development, and demonstrate respect for others through a constructive and professional approach.
Örebro University actively works with equal opportunities and gender equality, ensuring that our work environment is characterized by openness, trust, and respect. We value the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.
Örebro University aims to improve the gender balance among professors and particularly encourages female candidates to apply, as the current faculty in the subject is predominantly male.
Application
You apply for the position via Örebro University's website by clicking the "Apply" button.
A complete application must include the following electronic documents:
• A personal letter explaining how you can contribute to the continued development of the university and the research subject
• CV with a relevant description of accumulated competence
• Pedagogical portfolio (according to Örebro University's guidelines - https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/jobba-hos-oss/mall-for-pedagogisk-merit