University Lecturer in Museology

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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and it is where the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transition. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The Department of Culture and Media Studies is part of Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities and has approximately 70 employees. A unique combination of subject areas makes the department a creative environment at the intersection of art, culture, literature, and media. The department conducts internationally recognized high-quality research. For more information, please visit: https://www.umu.se/kultmed The Department of Culture and Media Studies is now recruiting a University Lecturer in Museology. The position is full-time with start in January 2027 or by agreement. Description of Duties The duties include teaching, seminar leadership, thesis supervision, and examination. Teaching includes both campus-based courses, such as Industry Education for Museums and Cultural Heritage, and online courses. The role may also include subject-specific administrative responsibility and teaching in the Master's Program in Applied Cultural Studies. Regular course and program administration is included, as well as course development work. The position also includes professional development time equivalent to 20% of working hours. Qualifications To be eligible for appointment as a University Lecturer, one must have demonstrated pedagogical skill and either hold a doctoral degree in Museology, possess equivalent scientific competence, or have other professional expertise that is relevant given the subject content and duties of the position. One is also eligible if holding a doctoral degree in a subject closely related to Museology, provided the applicant can demonstrate equivalent museological competence. Good proficiency in Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) and English, as well as the ability to teach in these languages, are required for the position. For information on Assessment Criteria and Weighing of Assessment Criteria, see https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/universitetslektor-i-museologi_928393/ Application Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received by August 31. The eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in the Employment Regulations for Teachers at Umeå University: https://www.umu.se/globalassets/fristaende-webbar/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet-fs-1.1--1022-25.pdf Information on which documents should be attached to the application can be found in the Faculty of Humanities' guidelines for applications: https://www.umu.se/contentassets/50940fbdac714459ad8b6a4406596619/humanistiska-fakultetens-anvisningar-for-ansokningar-om-anstallning-och-befordran_okt-25-.pdf Note that digital copies of publications must be attached to the application. Other Information The position is permanent and comprises 100% with start in January 2027 or by agreement. Work location is Umeå. High presence at the workplace is a requirement to satisfactorily perform the duties included in the position. At the Faculty of Humanities, there is an opportunity to apply for faculty-funded research time in internal competition. Umeå University is a state authority, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about this here: https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/formaner/ Further information about the position is provided by University Lecturer Karin S Lindelöf, 090-786 90 65, [email protected], or HR Coordinator Anette Humby, 090-786 79 56, [email protected] Welcome with your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to those selling additional job advertisements: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.

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job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Umeå

Address

Umeå universitet

GPS

63.7970413, 20.2816791copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

090-7869065

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Published

17. 6. 2026

Edited

22. 6. 2026

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