The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is offering one or two positions as Senior Lecturer with a focus on teaching, with opportunities for pedagogical development and research. The positions are based within the Faculty of Science and Technology, with the University of Gothenburg as the employer.
The University of Gothenburg has approximately 56,000 students and 6,600 employees, making it a large and dynamic environment for work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world.
About the department
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is highly international, with approximately 270 employees from over 50 countries. The Department is a fully integrated department with the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology as principals.
You will work at the division of Computer and Network Systems within the unit Computer Systems or Embedded Electronic Systems and Computer Graphics. The department currently employs 20 senior researchers covering topics such as computer architecture, dependable and real-time computer systems, computer networks, and computer graphics. The department hosts three master's programs and contributes to two bachelor's programs within the institution. 45 PhD students and 10 postdoctoral researchers contribute to driving the department's research, which includes numerous collaborations within GU and Chalmers, with Swedish and international industry, as well as with the global academic community.
We welcome applicants who feel enthusiastic about teaching, research, and their continuum. The position has focus on both aspects, with opportunities for 25% to 50% research depending on interest, funding and available resources. The main research areas of interest are those related to the teaching subject of this position and your research will be done in close collaboration with other strong researchers.
The department welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experience. We actively embrace the opportunities that diversity and gender balance would add to the organization. We are a parent-friendly organization and work hard to ensure a good balance between work and private life for our employees. We look forward to welcoming you as a new and engaged lecturer to our outstanding academic teaching team.
Subject area
Computer Engineering
Subject area description
Our division conduct research and education in computer system engineering. More specifically, the advertised positions for senior lecturer involve responsibility for teaching and course management in subjects such as Introduction to computer systems, machineoriented programming, computer system design and projects in computer engineering.
Job assignments
We offer a position with an emphasis on education with research where there is room for up to 50% research subject to funding and available resources.
- We are looking for someone who can significantly contribute to the department's ambition to provide education and research at high international level.
- Your main activity will be teaching and supervision in the courses and programmes given by the division.
- You will be responsible for leading and developing educational activities and, more broadly, for promoting excellence in education both within the department and at the university. This may also include pedagogical development and research in the fields related to our education that can be funded within the scope of this position.
- You will teach and participate in the planning and development of courses and course clusters in computer engineering. You can also participate in the development of master programs and corresponding courses. Supervision of projects and thesis work at bachelor and master level will also be part of your tasks.
- Own research and research supervision is possible and encouraged if external research funding is available.
- Your research will be done in collaboration our strong research teams and complement existing research. You are also expected to participate in research funding applications.
- You are encouraged to collaborate with the surrounding society, for example through collaborative projects and popular science activities.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.
To be eligible for employment as a senior lecturer, candidates must have demonstrated teaching proficiency and hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent scientific competence or other expertise relevant to the subject area of the position and its associated duties. You hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent field. The applicant may have to pass a security clearance.
Assessment criteria
The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Sections 3–4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the University of Gothenburg’s Appointments Procedure for Teachers.
Applications will primarily be assessed based on pedagogical and scientific qualifications and potential related to the teaching subjects of this position.
Deep knowledge of the topic of computer systems engineering is required and you must have well documented teaching experience in this area.
Good knowledge of current research is required, since our teaching aims to be well connected with the research frontier. When assessing scientific competence, special attention is paid to research documented through high-quality publications. A documented ability to initiate, plan and implement research after the doctoral degree, international scientific collaboration, and ability to obtain research funding in competition are meritorious.
Well-documented relevant teaching experience and pedagogical proficiency at university level are required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, as well as experience and familiarity with course development and/or program management, are meritorious. Pedagogical qualifications should be well documented; both the scope and quality should be assessable. Special emphasis is placed on the ability to plan and teach courses within the subject area. Supervision at all levels is considered an asset.
You must be very comfortable with spoken and written English. Proficiency in Swedish is considered meritorious.
Practical and industrial experience in the field is meritorious.
The ability to work both independently and in teams is important, as is the ability to positively contribute to the work environment.
Courses in higher education teaching and learning of at least 15 credits or equivalent competence is considered as a merit. If this is lacking at the time of employment, the employee is expected to acquire such an education later.
After a weighted assessment of merits and development potential in all areas, we will select the candidate that is judged to have the best qualifications to carry out the tasks included in the employment, independently and on collaboration with other staff members, and contribute to a positive development of the department and work environment.
Employment
Type of employment: Permanent positions
Extent: 100 % of full time
Location: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Division of Computer Network and Systems
First day of employment: 2026-11-01, or as agreed
Appointment procedure
In addition to external expert reviews, interviews, trial lectures and references can be a part of the following recruitment process.
Miscellaneous
Teaching is conducted in Swedish and English. An applicant with a mother tongue other than Swedish, Danish or Norwegian, is expected to acquire sufficient knowledge of the Swedish language (spoken and written) at least level B2 according to GERS to be able to participate actively in management, administration and other relevant operations conducted in Swedish. The University of Gothenburg will offer the employee courses in Swedish within the framework of the employment. The department can also provide relocation services for international recruited staff.
Contact information
Regarding the position, please contact Head of Division, Ulf Assarsson uffe@chalmers.se
Regarding the employment procedure, please contact Human Resources Officer, Jenny Lind jenny.lind@cse.gu.se
How to apply
To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
The publications that cannot be attached to the application digitally must be sent to: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Gothenburg, 412 96 Gothenburg and must be received no later than 2026-05-31
We would like your application to be written in English as it may be reviewed by international experts with English as the working language.
The following documents are to be attached:
- Resume/CV and data
- Degrees and diplomas, certificates, or other documents
- Letter of intent of maximum one A4 page, where you state what you want to work with if you are offered the employment
- Presentation of scientific merits containing a list of the (maximum) 5 scientific papers cited, justification for the selection and concise statement of its own scientific activities.
- Presentation of educational credentials containing educational training, a list of the (maximum) 5 pedagogic / teaching materials cited and concise statement of educational activities and reflection. Qualitative reviews, course evaluations or equivalent should be included or referenced in the appendices.
- Summary of leadership and administrative qualifications and cooperation merits
- References
Applications must be received by: 2026-05-31