Senior Lecturer in Social Work

Reference number: PA2025/3691
Institution: Lund University, School of Social Work
Location: Lund and Helsingborg, Sweden
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Start date: 1 August 2026, or by agreement
Application deadline: 31 January 2026

Workplace Overview

• School of Social Work has educated students since 1947 and conducts research since 1984.

• Focus areas: social problems, vulnerable groups, welfare policy, human services, and social work professions.

• Programs offered at undergraduate, advanced, and research levels (~1,200 students).

• Activities at both Lund and Helsingborg campuses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching, supervision, and examination at basic and advanced levels, including master’s programs and independent courses

• Course administration and pedagogical development

• Collaboration within and between courses, and active participation in social work research

• Teaching primarily in Swedish, but also in English

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• Doctoral degree in social work or another social science subject

• Research profile relevant to the position

• Demonstrated teaching skills

• Completion of at least 5 weeks of higher education teaching training or equivalent

• Proficiency in Swedish/Scandinavian languages and English

Assessment criteria:

• Scientific skills: publications of high quality, research progression, research leadership, ability to obtain funding, collaboration abilities

• Pedagogical skills: documented quality, leadership in teaching, development, and implementation

• Administrative and other relevant skills

• Personal suitability for collaboration and contributing to the department’s development

Merits:

• Anchoring in social work practice or teaching experience in social work

Employment Terms

• Permanent position

• Full-time (100%)

• Special benefits, generous vacation, favorable occupational pension as a government agency

Recruitment Process

• May include trial lectures, interviews, and reference checks

• References should highlight professional skills relevant to teaching, research, collaboration, and leadership

Application Instructions

• Prepare application in accordance with the Academic qualifications portfolio for the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University

• Submit via the Varbi recruitment portal

• Applicant responsible for completeness of the application

Contact

Head of Department:
Katarina Jacobsson
Email: katarina.jacobsson@soch.lu.se

Union representatives:

• OFR/ST: st@st.lu.se, 046-2229362

• SACO: kansli@saco-s.lu.se

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