Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The department intends to hire a senior lecturer with a focus on software engineering.

The basic education consists largely of the two educational programs programvaruteknik (software engineering) and informatics with a focus on systems development (informatik med inriktning systemutveckling), as well as a selection of standalone courses in informatics, computer engineering, and computer science.

Our research is mainly conducted in the recently started research group Software Engineering and Education (SEE), which develops methods and tools for software/system development and learning within the field. Software forms a central and critical part of our society's digitization, and software professionals are therefore crucial for creating and maintaining digital systems and services under rapid technological development. We work, among other things, with improving testing methods for artificial intelligence and machine learning software, for an improved understanding of how professional training should be carried out, and developing knowledge about the role of  software professionals in society. The knowledge we produce leads to more efficient work, but also a more equal and sustainable work environments for developers. Our research group contains a mix of researchers with a technical background (computer science/engineering) and a more social science background (informatics).

The intended lecturer will, among other things, actively participate in teaching activities which includes planning and implementing education in several courses. The lecturer will also be part of the SEE research group and is expected to actively contribute to the group's development by conducting research within its framework, seeking funds in competition, as well as supervising students and possibly also PhD students. In the long run, it is expected that the lecturer takes greater responsibility and contributes both strategically and administratively to the organization through, for example, program responsibility, examination responsibility for bachelor's theses, or other important roles within the department. Some commission activities may also occur. The lecturer is also expected to take an active role in the development of the subject.

Requirement

The person to be employed as a senior lecturer must be qualified according to the requirements described in the Mid Sweden University's employment regulations and according to the requirements described in the Guidelines for employment as University Lecturer at the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Media.

Assessment

The assessment criteria for the employment of a senior lecturer are the degree of such proficiency required for eligibility for employment. Equal weight is given to the assessment of pedagogical proficiency as to scientific proficiency.

Great importance is attached to the applicant's pedagogical skills. Experience in teaching, mainly focusing on computer technology/computer science but also informatics, is meritorious.

Particularly meritorious is a PhD in Software Engineering. A background in teaching/research in any of the following subjects is meritorious: software security, software testing, CI/CD, software design/architecture, or competency related to software developers. Course responsibility or experience in independent planning and completed teaching in programming courses is also meritorious, as is having obtained research funds competitively, and having business experience.

Personal Qualities

The applicant is expected to be able to:

• Collaborate well with other people in a responsive and flexible manner
• Work towards goals and focus on results
• Take initiative, start activities, and achieve results
• Plan, organize, and prioritize the work in an efficient and structured manner and set up and stick to timelines.

Other Assessment Criteria

Good skills in both Swedish and English, both in writing and verbally.

Employment process

Processing of the appointment will comply with the provisions in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance, and will be carried out in accordance with Mid Sweden University’s Employment Procedures.

Terms of employment

Permanent full-time employment, with start according to agreement.

Location: Östersund
  

Information

For more information, please contact Deputy Head Pär-Ove Forss, par-ove.forss@miun.se eller 010-142 83 89.

Application

Application documents should be in English.

The application should include a CV, description of scientific and pedagogical activities including verified certificates/diplomas of scientific and pedagogical merits, a complete publication list, and up to 10 of the scientific publications that are particularly relevant for this position.

Please submit your application through our recruitment system by 2023-10-23.