Assistant Professor in English with a Specialisation in Literary Studies

the opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and teacher and to strengthen both their research and teaching qualifications in order to meet the eligibility requirements for appointment as Senior Lecturer. The duties include research amounting to at least 50% in accordance with an established research plan in English Literary Studies, and teaching and administration amounting to no more than 50%. The successful candidate is expected to follow developments within their own subject area, actively apply for external research funding, and contribute to the development of the department’s teaching and research environment. Applicants should therefore describe in their application how their own research can promote and contribute to the department’s research areas. The position also includes teaching, supervision and examination in English with a specialisation in Literary Studies at first- and second-cycle levels, both on campus and online, and both on stand-alone courses (for example, literary theory and method, literary and cultural history, and academic communication) and within the Teacher Education Programme (for example, school-based education/VFU and literature teaching methodology). Course development and administrative duties are also included, such as course coordination and work with the University’s learning platform. Evening teaching may occur. Teaching on interdisciplinary courses and programmes at the department may also be included, and the successful candidate is expected to be prepared to contribute to teaching in Swedish within two years. The main part of the work is to be carried out at the department at the University of Gothenburg, and the person appointed is expected to be present and to participate actively in the department’s development and working environment, including staff meetings and other internal meetings and conferences. Work in close dialogue with colleagues is an integral part of the role, and the person appointed is expected to contribute constructively and collegially both to the discipline and to the department as a whole. ## **Eligibility** Eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance and the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg. Qualification requirements for employment as an Assistant Professor are fulfilled by someone who has been awarded a doctorate in the subject area of the position or has corresponding research competence. Primary consideration should be given to someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved equivalent competence within seven years of the deadline for application for employment as an Assistant Professor. However, someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved equivalent competence at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds. Special grounds include sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances. The reason, dates, and extent of the absence must be clearly specified in the application and supported by documentation/certificates. The ability to teach in English is a requirement. ## **Assessment criteria** The assessment criteria for appointment as Assistant Professor are governed by the Higher Education Ordinance and the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated the ability to independently initiate, develop, and conduct high-quality research within the subject area of the position. Assessment will be based primarily on research expertise, secondly on teaching expertise, and thirdly on collaborative and administrative competence. ### **Research expertise** Research expertise is demonstrated through scholarly publications and current participation in national and international research collaborations. In the assessment of research expertise, particular emphasis is placed on high-quality publications with prestigious international publishers and in respected international peer-reviewed journals. The quality, originality, and impact of publications are given greater emphasis than the total number of publications. The ability to obtain external research funding in competition is highly meritorious. ### **Teaching expertise** Teaching expertise is demonstrated through documented experience of having planned and implemented teaching in various forms (lectures, seminars, supervision and examination) at first-cycle, second-cycle and/or doctoral level within the subject area of the position. When assessing teaching expertise, particular emphasis is placed on documented teaching work that has contributed to the development of a course or study programme and its teaching, and consequently improved quality. ### **Collaboration with the community at large and Administrative Competence** Expertise in collaboration with the wider community is demonstrated, for example, through the ability to develop existing collaborative relationships or to establish new collaborations between academia and relevant societal stakeholders, as well as through the ability to communicate research findings to the public. Administrative competence refers to experience of academic leadership, such as coordinating research or educational activities, as well as contributing to the development of the department or faculty. ### **Overall Assessment** A position as Assistant Professor is a career-development position targeting researchers and teachers who defended their doctoral thesis relatively recently. The position will be offered to the candidate who, based on an overall assessment of expertise and development potential, is deemed suitable and to have the best prospects for carrying out the duties required in the position, collaborating and cooperating with other staff, and contributing positively to the development of activities. Extensive experience in academic environments outside Sweden is highly meritorious. A research background in postcoloni