Associate senior lecturer in graphic design

Malmö University is an open, innovative and international university in one of Europe’s most dynamic regions. Our staff conduct high-quality and multifaceted research and education in the humanities, arts, social sciences, educational sciences, natural sciences, technological sciences, dentistry, medicine and health.

At Malmö University, you can develop in an interdisciplinary environment focused on your research having a greater impact on science and society. We offer an inclusive workplace where gender equality and equal opportunities are fundamental principles and where you have excellent opportunities for career development.

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Associate senior lecturer in graphic design at the School of Arts and Communication, Faculty of Culture and Society.

Subject area

Research within graphic design deals with the role of people, places, history and, efficiency within the broad area of graphic designs, theoretical approaches and the role of graphic design in society. This research at Malmö University focuses on visual analysis, visual communication, graphic design in relation to design history and exhibition communication.

Job description

As an associate senior lecturer at Malmö University, you will be able to develop your independence as a researcher and complete both your scientific and educational qualifications required for promotion to an indefinite term position as a senior lecturer. The position’s duties are primarily research but also include teaching. As part of the position, you will also be given the opportunity to complete research leadership and higher education teaching training.

The position’s duties include research of at least 60% and teaching of at most 40% within graphic design.

The position involves contributing to the development of the subject area graphic design. As an associate senior lecturer, your main duties are to pursue your own research, to apply for external research funding for yourself and others, and to teach. The position also involves development of courses, teaching and examination on the bachelor’s and master’s levels and collaboration with third actors outside the university. As an associate senior lecturer, you are expected to take part in collegial activities such as meetings and seminars and contribute to an active academic citizenship. Administrative duties related to research, teaching and cooperation are included in the position.

Qualification requirements

Research expertise is a qualification requirement for employment as an associate senior lecturer. Candidates for the position of associate senior lecturer at Malmö University are required to have a PhD or have attained equivalent expertise.

Preference will be given to individuals awarded a PhD or having attained equivalent expertise no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the application period for the position.

Individuals who were awarded a PhD or attained equivalent research prior to this period can be considered under special circumstances. Special circumstances include absence due to illness, parental leave and similar circumstances.

It is a general qualification requirement that the candidate is appropriate for and has the skills in general required to fully complete the duties of this position (including the ability to work with others).

Additional qualification requirements for this position are:

• very high level of spoken and written English.

Assessment criteria

The overall assessment places the greatest emphasis on research expertise. The overall assessment includes teaching and collaborative expertise, academic citizenship, leadership and administrative expertise.

Faculty

At the Faculty of Culture and Society, we provide science-based knowledge that builds and develops open, sustainable and democratic societies based on humanistic, social sciences and design sciences perspectives. The organisation is international, multidisciplinary and characterised by close collaboration both within and outside of academia. We are organised in three departments: the Department of Urban Studies, the Department of Global Political Studies and the School of Arts and Communication.

Read more about the Faculty of Culture and Society here.

Department

The School of Arts and Communication works with the subjects related to design, media, culture and the humanities. We combine traditional scholary and academic theory with artistic methods and practical elements.

Read more about the School of Arts and Communication here.

Application instructions

Apply for the position through Malmö University’s recruitment system by clicking on the “Apply” button. Application documents are to be submitted electronically. Physical documents are only accepted in exceptional cases; contact hr@mau.se if you have books or other documents that cannot be submitted electronically.

All qualifications are to be documented so that both quality and scope can be assessed. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the job description and application instructions and that it is submitted no later than 3 May 2026. The application is to be written in Swedish, English or one of the other Scandinavian languages. When required, you are responsible for translating the application and any submitted documents.

Terms of employment

Starts: 1 November 2026 or by agreement.

Form of employment: Fixed-term employment for four (4) years, with the potential for promotion to an indefinite term position as a senior lecturer.

Scope of the position: 100%

Salary: Individual salary setting