Senior Lecturer in Law

Stockholm University

Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Law

Reference Number: SU FV-0337-26

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (100%)

Application Deadline: 27 March 2026

Start Date: To be agreed

Overview

The position focuses on procedural law with a specialization in arbitration law, including both Swedish and international arbitration. The role combines teaching, research, administration, and engagement with the wider community.

Duties

• Teach undergraduate and advanced courses (70% of annual working hours dedicated to teaching)
• Lectures, seminars, interactive courses, examinations, and supervision
• Develop, update, and administer courses and teaching materials
• Conduct research, particularly in arbitration law and Swedish procedural law
• Apply for external research funding
• Maintain awareness of developments in law and society relevant to teaching and research

Qualification Requirements

• Education: Doctoral degree in law or equivalent scientific competence
• Pedagogical Skills: Demonstrated teaching ability, including planning, supervision, and course development
• Languages: Good knowledge of Swedish and English; must be able to teach in both languages within two years
• General Suitability: Ability to collaborate and meet the overall demands of the position

Assessment Criteria

Primary Focus: Equal emphasis on scientific (research) and pedagogical (teaching) skills

Secondary Focus: Administrative skills and ability to engage with society

Research/Scientific Skills:

• Quality and scope of research, especially in arbitration law (international arbitration is highly valued)
• Experience in Swedish procedural law
• Ability to plan, initiate, lead, and develop research and education
• Track record of obtaining competitive research funding
• Engagement with the academic and wider community

Teaching/Pedagogical Skills:

• Quality of teaching and prior teaching experience
• Special emphasis on arbitration law, but teaching other procedural law subjects is valued
• Ability to link teaching to research
• Planning, leading, and developing courses

Other Merits:

• Administrative skills and experience
• Ability to plan and lead activities and staff
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Engagement with the community and communication of research

Contacts

• Head of Subject: Agnes Hellner – agnes.hellner@juridicum.su.se
• Department Questions (Application Process): Gustaf Sjöberg – gustaf.sjoberg@juridicum.su.se

Union Representatives:

• Saco-S – saco@saco.su.se
• ST/OFR – st@st.su.se
• Seko – sekodirekt@seko.se

Additional Information

• Permanent, full-time position
• Salary: Individually set
• Stockholm University promotes diversity, equal opportunity, and a discrimination-free workplace

Application: Submit via Stockholm University’s recruitment system.

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