University Lecturer in Public Health Science

The Department of Public Health Sciences was established on January 1, 2018, at the Faculty of Social Sciences and currently employs around 70 staff members. We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and internationally renowned research environment. The department hosts two centers: the Center for Research on Health Inequalities (CHESS) and the Center for Social Science Research on Alcohol and Drugs (SoRAD). More information about us can be found at: https://www.su.se/institutionen-for-folkhalsovetenskap/ Subject/Subject Description The department provides education in public health sciences with a social science focus at the undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. In recent years, we have undergone an expansion phase regarding the department's educational offerings. In the fall of 2020, we launched our new international master's program in public health sciences, and in the fall of 2022, we also started our bachelor's program in the same field. Job Responsibilities The role consists of teaching within the department's educational offerings. Responsibilities include teaching, supervising, and assessing students at various levels, as well as course responsibility and course development. The applicant is also expected to participate in the pedagogical development work at the department. For this specific position, the main focus will be on the following courses within the department's educational offerings: - PH61G0: Research Fields in Public Health Sciences (Undergraduate, 15 credits). - PH04G0: Social Factors and Health (Undergraduate, 7.5 credits). - PH24G0: Technological Development, Digitalization, and Public Health (Undergraduate, 7.5 credits). - PH14A1: Health and Politics in the Welfare State (Advanced level, 7.5 credits). - PH32G0: Collection and Basic Analysis of Public Health Data (Undergraduate, 7.5 credits). The position includes 70 percent teaching and teaching administration. Additionally, it involves research and personal professional development. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for appointment as a university lecturer, the candidate must have demonstrated pedagogical proficiency and hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent scientific competence. General eligibility requirements include the ability to collaborate as well as the skills and suitability necessary to perform the job responsibilities effectively. Applicants are expected to have a good command of both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written forms. Assessment Criteria Particular emphasis will be placed on pedagogical proficiency. Here, qualifications relevant to the job responsibilities included in the position will be of primary importance, especially concerning the courses listed above. Scientific proficiency and administrative ability will also be valued. The scientific proficiency will primarily be assessed within the subject area of the position. A higher education pedagogical qualification of at least 15 higher education credits or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways is considered meritorious. The work requires high levels of collaboration skills, creativity, independence, service orientation, and efficiency. Therefore, great importance will be placed on personal suitability. About the Position The position is a fixed-term full-time appointment for two years. Start date is January 1, 2026, or as agreed upon. We Offer With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and enjoy favorable conditions. The Department of Public Health Sciences is located in newly built premises at Albanovägen 12 in Albano, with good connections to the city. Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all. Contact Inquiries about the position can be directed to the program director, Jonas Landberg, phone 0735-45 49 40, email: [email protected]. Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to HR officer Åsa Jernewall, phone 08-674 73 53, email: [email protected]. Application You apply for the position through Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the university's instructions and that it is submitted to the university by the application deadline. The university's employment regulations, general instructions, and application template in Swedish can be found on the website: https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-på-su/att-söka-en-anställning. Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of truth.