Senior Lecturer in Art and Design
University of Gothenburg
Sweden
About the University
The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. With 56,000 students and 6,600 employees, it is one of Sweden’s largest and most inspiring academic environments. Strong research and attractive programmes attract researchers and students from around the world.
The Artistic Faculty is Sweden’s only university faculty with practice-based research spanning design, visual art, film and photography, craft, literary composition, curatorial practices, and art education. It comprises two departments — HDK-Valand: Academy of Art and Design and the Academy of Music and Drama — and hosts the international publication platform and biennial conference PARSE (Platform for Artistic Research Sweden).
HDK-Valand’s research environment embraces experimental artistic practices and fosters engagement with environmental, social, and cultural challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Subject Area
Craft
Subject Area Description
Craft at HDK-Valand offers a vibrant academic environment connecting education, research, and society. The Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes specialise in ceramic art, jewellery art, and textile art, and are supported by doctoral education and freestanding courses for lifelong learning.
The programmes emphasise material and conceptual artistic exploration, skill-based knowledge, and critical engagement with the role of material inquiry in contemporary society. The Academy’s well-equipped workshops and studios in central Gothenburg and collaborations with national art institutions provide strong support for both education and exhibition practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
The position primarily involves teaching within the Master’s Programme in Craft, with additional teaching at the Bachelor’s level and in elective and freestanding courses.
Key responsibilities include:
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Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops, supervision, and critique sessions
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Developing curricula, teaching materials, and assessment methods
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Leading and developing programmes and quality assurance in education
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Participating in departmental and faculty leadership and administration
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Building national and international collaborations to strengthen the field
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Conducting research in accordance with the University’s teaching staff agreement
Teaching is conducted in English. Applicants must be fluent in English and Swedish (or another Scandinavian language), spoken and written.
Duties may evolve over time, and the position is based on-site at HDK-Valand in Gothenburg.
Eligibility
According to Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and the University’s Appointment Procedures, eligibility for appointment as a Senior Lecturer in an artistic discipline requires:
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Demonstrated teaching proficiency, and
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An artistic doctoral degree, or
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Documented artistic proficiency or other relevant professional expertise
Applicants must also demonstrate:
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Extensive teaching and programme development experience at the advanced level
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Leadership experience in higher education
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Artistic competence at an international level within craft
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Proficiency in English and Swedish (or another Scandinavian language)
Assessment Criteria
Assessment is based on artistic proficiency and teaching proficiency.
Artistic proficiency includes:
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Recognised artistic visibility in national and international craft contexts
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Experience developing and leading artistic projects
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Familiarity with contemporary critical theories and current discourses in craft
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Active engagement with international networks in the field
Teaching proficiency includes:
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Experience in lecturing, supervision, and examination in higher artistic education
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Experience in programme and curriculum development
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Ability to inspire and engage students in craft education
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Capacity to integrate current theoretical discourses into teaching
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Insight into research and artistic development in craft
Additional merits:
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Strong collaborative and organisational skills
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Experience in leadership within higher education
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Experience developing national and international partnerships
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Contributions to artistic research and development work
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Bilingual fluency (Swedish/Scandinavian and English)
Applicants without completed higher education teaching training are expected to complete it within two years of employment.
Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.
Employment Details
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Type: Permanent position (tenured)
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Extent: 60% of full-time employment
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Start date: 1 July 2026 (or as agreed)
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Location: HDK-Valand, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Probationary period: May apply
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Salary: Individual salary setting
Contact Information
For questions about the position:
Klara Björk, Head of Department
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For questions about the recruitment process:
HR Function, HDK-Valand
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Union representatives:
Union contact list
Application
Applications must be submitted via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by 20 November 2025.
Applications may be reviewed by international experts; therefore, it is recommended to submit all materials in English. If written in Swedish, the department may arrange translation.
Physical materials (e.g. portfolios) should be sent to:
HDK-Valand, HR
Ref: PAR 2025/611
Box 131, SE-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
and must arrive no later than the closing date.
Additional Information
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The University of Gothenburg is committed to equal opportunities and values the diversity of its staff.
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Salaries are set individually.
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Application materials are archived for two years after the recruitment process concludes.
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For international applicants, further information about relocation and living in Gothenburg is available at:
In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com
