Lecturer in informatics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Halmstad University
Halmstad University adds value, drives innovation and prepares people and society for the future. Since the beginning in 1983, the University has been characterised as forward-thinking and cross-border. Today, the University has around 600 employees and 12,000 students. The range of education is wide and the research is internationally renowned. Halmstad University actively participates in social development through collaboration with both industry and the public sector.

The School of Information Technology

Halmstad University consists of four interdisciplinary Schools and the current position is located at the School of Information Technology (ITE). ITE is a multicultural school with around 130 employees from 20 different countries. It is a strong research and education environment, with focus on smart technology and its applications. Students and researchers are working with everything from AI and information driven care to autonomous vehicles, social robotics and digital design. ITE offers education on all levels, from undergraduate to PhD education, plus education for professional. An innovation centre for information driven care called Leap for Life is connected to ITE, as well as a collaboration arena for electronic development, Electronics Centre in Halmstad (ECH).

Description

We are seeking a lecturer (universitetsadjunkt) in informatics/digital design or closely related subjects for 360 days from February 2025 to January 2026. The candidate should be able to take full responsibility for teaching at bachelor and advanced level within the subjects of digital design, experience design and human-centered AI. The candidate is expected to drive the development of courses and independently administer and run them. The position also includes participation in the development of a new advanced education on experience design. There is also a need for participation in research projects related to human-centered AI and the use of AI in the design process. 

Qualification

To be eligible for employment as a university lecturer, one must have an advanced degree and demonstrated teaching proficiency.

For this position an advanced degree in informatics with focus on digital design and human-centered AI or close related area. 

Teaching proficiency includes:

• Documented experience in teaching the subject
• Proven skill through experience with various teaching methods
• Experience in educational development work

The quality of teaching experience is the primary criterion, but the extent of teaching experience is also important.

For employment as a university lecturer, completed training in higher education pedagogy is required, or the applicant must have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way or commit to undergoing higher education pedagogy training.

Fluency in English is required for this position.

Strong merits include:

• Experience of teaching digital design, experience design and human-centered AI on bachelor and advanced level
• Experience of research activities related to human-centered AI and the use of AI in the design process
• Experience in developing new educations, particularly on advanced level
• Proven interest in the field.
• Proven ability to work with people from different disciplines, both in academia and industry.

Proven experience in leadership, administrative skills and interaction with the wider community is an asset. 

Salary
Salary is to be settled by negotiation. The application should include a statement of the salary level required by the candidate.
The employment is a permanent employment and can begin with a probationary period.

Application
Applications should be sent via Halmstad University's recruitment system Varbi (see link on this page). 
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General Information
We value the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to our organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds, gender, functionality and, not least, life experience.