About this role
University of Gothenburg meets societal challenges with versatile knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and perspectives, the University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future.
The Department of Care Science and Health conducts education and research focusing on care, health, and human living conditions. We educate nurses, radiography nurses, specialist nurses, and midwives with the goal of meeting society's need for competent and engaged healthcare personnel. Research at the department spans many areas but shares a common foundation in person-centered and evidence-based care.
We are nationally and internationally leading in person-centered care, and this approach permeates education, research, and collaboration with healthcare. The department is part of the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg and is located on the Medicinareberget Campus, in close proximity to Sahlgrenska University Hospital. An environment characterized by interprofessional collaboration, clinical relevance, and high academic quality. Our department has approximately 1,200 students training in healthcare professional programs at both undergraduate and advanced levels.
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Diversity is a strength, and we actively work towards an inclusive and equal work environment where all employees are given the opportunity to thrive and develop. To create good conditions for work-life balance, we offer flexible work forms. The University of Gothenburg is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable service pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed by us: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss
We are seeking an employee with a strong interest in teaching, who is interested in working with both course development and pedagogical development. The employee should have a great commitment to conveying knowledge to students and significant pedagogical engagement.
The position is primarily located within the Care for Chronic Conditions section. Work tasks will primarily occur in the department's undergraduate programs, but tasks at the advanced level may also arise. If needed, current work tasks will also be carried out in collaboration with other sections of the department.
Subject
Nursing
Subject Description
Nursing is based on a humanistic view of humanity and encompasses knowledge about human development, health, and well-being in connection with birth, illness, suffering, and death. The starting point is to promote a meaningful life despite illness or functional variation and to enable a dignified death. The focus of nursing is to alleviate suffering, promote health, and prevent disease and ill-health at the individual, group, and societal levels. Nursing is based on needs and problems related to health and illness and daily life, but also on individuals' resources and ability to manage their life situation.
Work Tasks
Work tasks include course responsibility, including course planning for the course "Symptoms and Signs of Illness" in semester 2 of the nursing program. Further tasks include teaching and examination, supervision of essays, and supervision of students during clinical placements.
As a course responsible teacher, tasks include course planning, developing and coordinating learning objectives, learning activities, examination forms, and assessment criteria in relation to content, purpose, and current pedagogical research, as well as quality assuring education with validated evaluation methods.
Administrative tasks related to educational activities are a significant part of the work tasks.
Additionally, tasks include actively working to develop the subject area and collaborating with healthcare regarding clinical placements. Other tasks may arise, and the position's content may change over time.
The position also involves actively contributing to achieving the department's objectives and operational plan, which includes working to develop the academic environment within the section's Complete Academic Environment (KAM). Moreover, all employees are expected to participate in planned joint gatherings and activities organized by the department.
The applicant must teach in Swedish and English.
Qualifications
Eligibility for teaching positions is specified in the University of Gothenburg's employment regulations.
Completed higher education at least at an advanced level in nursing, care science, or equivalent competence or other skills relevant to the position's subject content and work tasks. Demonstrated pedagogical skills, a nursing degree, and Swedish nursing authorization are required.
Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, is required.
Note! For information about assessment criteria, employment conditions, contact information, additional information, and application, see the full job listing: Vacant Position - University of Gothenburg
Application deadline: 2025-11-27
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