University Lecturer in Social Work, Fixed-Term Employment

University West is driven by the desire to make a difference. Through our education and research, we aim to contribute to innovation, positive societal development, and a sustainable world. We are a modern university undergoing strong development. Our profile of work-integrated learning (AIL) is a part of everything we do, and collaborating with the surrounding community is a priority for us. University West has one of the highest application rates in the country, and a significant proportion of our students establish themselves in the job market. The university has 13,000 students and over 700 employees. Our attractive campus is centrally located in Trollhättan and serves as a place where knowledge, ideas, cultures, and people meet. We actively work towards an inclusive work environment with equal conditions and value the qualities that diversity brings to our operations. Those of us who work at University West make a difference every day. Do you want to do the same? University West is seeking a Senior Lecturer in xxx For the Social Work program with a social pedagogical profile, University West is looking for a Senior Lecturer in Social Work, starting from February 1, 2026, until November 30, 2026. The social pedagogical profile of the Social Work program emphasizes the educational dimension of social work. Specifically, it highlights social pedagogical methods and approaches grounded in theories of learning, social mobilization, and participation. Responsibilities: The main responsibilities include teaching and research in social work. This involves teaching at both undergraduate and advanced levels in the Social Work program, in courses related to social psychiatric care, in commissioned education, and collaborating with the surrounding community. Additionally, participation in the collegial work within the Department of Social Work and Social Pedagogy, as well as administrative tasks, is included. Eligibility requirements for the position of Senior Lecturer: - Demonstrated pedagogical proficiency (Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Act). Applicants lacking pedagogical merits from an academic environment must possess equivalent qualifications to the university's eligibility requirements, which may have been achieved through other means than within the academic environment. - Completed higher education pedagogical training of at least ten weeks or equivalent competence. If higher education pedagogical training is lacking, employment may still occur on the condition that the employee completes the training within the first two years of employment. - A doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence in the field of social work. Additionally, the following is required for this position: - Ability to teach and supervise in Swedish and English. - Documented good collaborative skills. - Subject knowledge and experience in teaching higher education within the core areas of social work. Meritorious for the position are: - Experience in teaching higher education in social work with a specific focus on social work as a profession and the professional identity and working conditions of social workers. - Documented ability to plan and develop courses, as well as to conduct teaching, supervision, and assessment at both undergraduate and advanced levels. - Ability to develop research and educational activities in collaboration with colleagues and the surrounding community. - Experience in research within the field of social work with a specific focus on social work as a profession and the professional identity and working conditions of social workers. Assessment criteria: In evaluating the applicants, equal weight will be given to scientific and pedagogical proficiency. In assessing proficiency, the subject area of the position, subject description, and job responsibilities will be considered. In evaluating pedagogical proficiency, both scope and quality will be taken into account. Particular emphasis will be placed on experience in planning and conducting teaching in social work. Supervision at both undergraduate and advanced levels is meritorious. In assessing scientific proficiency, publications of high scientific quality will be considered. Research within the theories and methods of social work, focusing on social work as a profession and the professional identity and working conditions of social workers, is especially meritorious. The university will primarily consider the applicant(s) who, after a comprehensive assessment, are deemed to have the best conditions for collaborating internally and externally to carry out and develop the aforementioned responsibilities and actively contribute scientifically and pedagogically to the department's development. Furthermore, particular emphasis will be placed on the ability to collaborate with individuals, both internally and externally, and actively participate in the department's educational, project, and research activities. Other: The position is a general fixed-term employment for 10 months. The selection process may involve trial lectures, work samples, interviews, and reference checks. Applications are to be submitted digitally via our recruitment tool. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is received by the university no later than the application deadline. Materials that cannot be submitted digitally, such as books and publications, should be marked with reference number R 2025/221 and sent in one copy. For information on how to format your application, see the Guidelines for Application Formatting available here: https://www.hv.se/om-oss/arbeta-hos-oss/ Applications should be addressed