Assistant Professor in Sociology with a Specialization in Criminology and Conflict Resolution

the opportunity to develop an independent research profile with the potential to attain international recognition and leadership in the field. The successful candidate is expected to: - develop and lead an independent research agenda - publish in leading international academic journals and other scholarly outlets - actively pursue external research funding - establish and develop national and international research collaborations - contribute to the department's research environment - teach at first-cycle (undergraduate), second-cycle (Master's) and doctoral levels - contribute to research-based development and academic advancement of the department's educational in conflict resolution Particular emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to strengthen the scientific foundation of the department's activities in conflict resolution by integrating current research with education and knowledge development in the field. An appointment as an Assistant Professor includes research duties amounting to at least 50% of the total working time. ## **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 subject or has the corresponding research competence. Primary consideration should be given to someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved the 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 the equivalent expertise at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds. Special grounds are 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 scientific 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) at the first-cycle, second-cycle and/or doctoral level within the subject area of the position. When assessing teaching expertise, special emphasis is placed on documented teaching work that has contributed to the development of a course or study programme and its instruction and consequently improved the 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 is assessed 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 based on an overall assessment of their expertise and development potential. Extensive experience in academic environments outside Sweden is highly meritorious. ## **Employment** Type of employment: Fixed-term employment for five years Extent: Full-time (100%) Location:Gothenburg, Sweden Starting date **:** By agreement An appointment as Assistant Professor is a fixed-term career-development position. The purpose of the position is to provide the successful candidate with 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 Le