Assistant Professor in Archaeology, with a specialization in the Nordic Iron Age

the opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and to strengthen their scientific and pedagogical qualifications in order to meet the requirements for eligibility for appointment as Senior Lecturer. The appointment may be extended, but for no more than a total of two years, if additional time is required to fulfil the purpose of the appointment due to sick leave, parental leave, or other special circumstances. ## **Promotion to Senior Lecturer** An Assistant Professor is entitled to be considered for promotion to a permanent position as Senior Lecturer in the same subject area as the Assistant Professorship, provided that the individual is qualified for such an appointment and is deemed suitable following an assessment based on the established criteria for promotion to Senior Lecturer. For more information, please visit the Faculty of Humanities' webpage: [https://www.gu.se/en/humanities/about-us/application-for-position](https://www.gu.se/en/humanities/about-us/application-for-position) ## **Moving to Gothenburg** Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden, beautifully situated on the west coast. The city is well known for its friendly atmosphere and high quality of life. Choosing a career in a new country is a major step. Gothenburg offers a welcoming environment and strong support for international talent relocating to the region. Internationally recruited staff are offered a contracted relocation package and tax advisory services (Global Mobility support). [Move to Gothenburg - a guide for international talents](https://www.movetogothenburg.com/) [Welcome Services - support for international staff relocating to Gothenburg](https://www.gu.se/en/welcome-services) ## **Other information** At the University of Gothenburg, Senior Lecturers are also eligible to be assessed for promotion to a permanent position as Full Professor. To support a healthy work–life balance, we offer academic freedom, flexible working arrangements, and generous annual leave. Employees are also entitled to a range of benefits, including a wellness allowance, supplementary parental benefits, and an occupational pension scheme. For more information about employment benefits at the University of Gothenburg, please visit: [Employment benefits \| University of Gothenburg](https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/employment-benefits) If you do not have formal training in academic teaching, you will be given the opportunity to undertake such training as part of your employment. Participation in these courses is mandatory. ## **Selection process** Eligibility screening of applicants will take place after the application deadline. The application documents of eligible candidates will subsequently be submitted to external reviewers for assessment. As part of the selection process, in addition to expert assessment and interviews, trial lectures and reference checks may also be conducted. ## **Contact information** If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Department Henrik Janson at [henrik.janson@history.gu.se](mailto:henrik.janson@history.gu.se). If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR officer Johanna Hagbranth at [johanna.hagbranth@gu.se](mailto:johanna.hagbranth@gu.se). ## Unions Information about union representatives at the University of Gothenburg is available [here.](https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives) ## Applications You apply for the position through the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is submitted no later than the application deadline. Please in English, as it will be reviewed by external reviewers whose working language is English. **Application deadline:** 30 October 2026 The application must include: 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a complete list of publications and an account of external research funding obtained (including amounts awarded). 2. Research plan. The plan should clearly relate to the research area of the position and should be developed to a level that would support at least one competitive application for external research funding. 3. A description of your research qualifications, including: a) A list of your five most significant scholarly publications. For co-authored publications, please specify your role and the extent of your contribution. For all co-authored publications, co-author statements must be provided. These statements should describe each author's contribution, both quantitatively and substantively, and must be signed by all co-authors. If an article or book has been accepted for publication but has not yet been published, documentation verifying its acceptance must be enclosed. b) A concise account of your research achievements, research profile, and research plans for the coming years. _(Maximum 3 pages.)_ 4. Complete electronic copies of up to ten of your most significant scholarly publications. 5. A description of your teaching qualifications, including: a) A list of the courses and study programmes you have developed and taught, including courses and programmes at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The documentation should indicate the scope of your contributions. b) A concise account of your teaching merits and qualifications, addressing both their extent and quality, including a reflection on your teaching practice. _(Maximum 3 pages.)_ c) Certificates documenting completed training in higher education pedagogy. d) Certificates verifying your teaching experience, issued by a Head of Department, Director of Studies, or equivalent representative at at least one university or department. e) Any pedagogical writings and publications _(maximum 3 items)._ 6. Electronic copies of teaching materials, s