Offre d’Emploi à Umeå University : Un Poste de Professeur Associé en Économie
Présentation Générale
Umeå universitet, l’une des plus grandes institutions d’enseignement supérieur de Suède, est à la recherche de un à deux professeurs associés (enseignants titulaires) en économie. Avec plus de 37 000 étudiants et environ 4 700 employés, l’université se distingue par sa qualité d’éducation supérieure et sa recherche novatrice, ayant notamment été le berceau de la découverte du CRISPR-Cas9, récompensée par le Prix Nobel de Chimie.
Contexte et Environnement de Travail
Les campus d’Umeå University, proches les uns des autres, favorisent un environnement collaboratif, dynamique et accueillant, propice aux échanges de connaissances. Le département d’économie, constitué d’environ 30 employés, encourage des recherches variées dans des domaines tels que l’économie publique, l’économie du travail, l’économie environnementale et l’organisation industrielle. Ce cadre de travail est structuré autour de cinq thèmes de recherche clés, notamment les politiques économiques et le développement durable, soulignant ainsi l’engagement de l’université envers une société en transformation.
Responsabilités et Missions
Les responsabilités liées à ce poste comprennent :
- Enseignement et encadrement : Cours et supervision d’étudiants aux niveaux undergraduate et graduate, ainsi que la planification, le développement et la gestion des cours.
- Recherche : Encouragement à réaliser des travaux de recherche et à solliciter des financements externes.
- Activités de développement : Participation aux activités collectives et développement professionnel au sein du département.
Conditions et Critères d’Évaluation
Pour postuler, il est requis de :
- Posséder un doctorat ou une compétence académique équivalente dans le domaine de l’économie.
- Avoir démontré des compétences pédagogiques et scientifiques.
- Posséder un bon niveau d’anglais et de suédois écrit et parlé, avec la capacité d’enseigner dans ces langues étant un atout.
*Une attention particulière sera portée à la capacité de publier dans des revues scientifiques de renom et à la recherche de financements externes.*
Égalité et Inclusion
Dans l’optique de promouvoir une diversité de voix et d’expériences, Umeå University s’engage à créer un environnement de travail inclusif. Les candidatures féminines seront préférées en cas de qualifications équivalentes.
Informations Pratiques
Type de contrat : Poste permanent à temps plein
Localisation : Umeå, Västerbotten, Suède
Date de publication : 16 mai 2025
Date limite de candidature : 14 août 2025
Contact : Tomas Sjögren : 090-7869994
Umeå University aspire à une culture d’ouverture et d’égalité, favorisant ainsi un dialogue constructif entre des individus d’horizons divers. Nous encourageons les candidats à contribuer à cette dynamique, renforçant ensemble l’innovation et la recherche.
Nous déclinons toute proposition d’assistance à la recherche de candidats.
📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Fri, 16 May 2025 00:38:00 GMT
🏢 Entreprise : Umeå universitet
📍 Lieu : Umeå, Västerbotten
💼 Intitulé du poste : One to Two Associate Professors (Senior Lecturers) in Economics
💶 Rémunération proposée :
📝 Description du poste : Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture. The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here. Are you interested in learning more? Read about Umeå university as a workplaceUmeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics is looking for associate professors (senior lecturers) in economics.Work description
The work includes teaching and supervising students in economics at undergraduate and advanced levels, as well as course planning, course development and course administration. The position also includes competence development time which can be used to do research, and we encourage you to apply for external funding to extend the possibilities to conduct research.The position also includes participating in development work and joint workplace activities. We value commitment, participation and responsibility. You will spend your working time in Umeå at the Department of Economics.Requirements
According to Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance, a person shall qualify for appointment as associate professor (senior lecturer) if he or she has demonstrated educational expertise and holds a doctorate or has attained equivalent academic competence or other professional skills relevant to the subject area of the appointment. The subject area for this position is economics.Assessment criteria and their relative weights
The main assessment criteria are scientific and pedagogical skills. In the assessment, special and equal weight shall be attached to scientific and pedagogical skills. Great weight is attached to administrative skills, other professional skills and demonstrated cooperation skills.When assessing scientific competence, special weight shall be placed on the demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-quality research in international peer-reviewed scientific journals within the subject area of economics. The assessment of scientific competence shall focus on publications and research activities during the past five years in accordance with the business school´s quality assurance system. Special weight shall also be placed on the demonstrated ability to publish in leading field journals and in well-regarded general journals. Great weight shall be placed on the demonstrated ability to apply, and obtain, external research funding.When assessing pedagogical skills, special weight shall be attached to demonstrated ability and experience of teaching in economics. This shall be demonstrated through teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising students and experience from pedagogical development work. Weight shall be placed on completed higher education teaching training, experience in teaching at the doctoral level and supervision of doctoral students.When assessing administrative skills, weight shall be placed on the ability to independently organize educational activities, the ability to lead development and quality work within undergraduate and postgraduate education, and research within the subject area of economics.Weight shall be placed on other professional skills relevant to the work content of the position.When assessing other skills, personal suitability will be emphasized. The applicant should have good teamwork skills and be able to contribute positively to the department’s research, teaching and overall work environment.Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, and the ability to teach in these languages are an advantage.The department strives for increased gender balance, and female applicants will be given priority in the case of equivalent qualifications.Application
The eligibility requirements and assessment criteria are described in the Appointment Procedures for Teachers at Umeå University, which can be found .The Faculty of Social Sciences’ instructions for application and instructions for expert assessments can be found .The recruitment process may include interviews, trial lectures and verifications of references provided.The department of Economics
The Department of Economics has about 30 employees, including eight professors, eight associate professors, two assistant professors, and five post-doctoral researchers. The department has a broad research tradition, where the main research areas are Public Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental Economics, and Industrial Organization. Five themes are central to our research: (i) economic policy and behavioral economics; (ii) economic policy and the labor market; (iii) sustainable development; (iv) economic policy and fiscal federalism; and (v) competition and public procurement. This research addresses a broad set of topics including optimal taxation and public expenditure, income formation, household responses to taxation and other economic policies, social accounting, environmental policy, local public economics, public procurement, collusion, and the functioning of pharmaceutical markets. From a methodological perspective, the department’s research reflects a mix of theoretical and empirical contributions. The department is also the host institution of the Erik Kempe Award in Environmental and Resource Economics. The research environment is open, friendly and cooperative.More about Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics
As an internationally respected, nationally influential, and regionally rooted part of Umeå University, Umeå School of Business, Economics, and Statistics contributes to societal development through education and research of a high international standard.Through interplay with surrounding society, we provide education and research that contributes to the understanding, ability, and responsibility of individuals in relation to societal challenges and the importance of sustainable development. We are AACSB-accredited and sustainability certified according to the environmental management standard IS14001.The Department of Business Administration, the Department of Economics, the Department of Statistics and The USBE office form USBE, with about 150 employees. About 4000 students follow our programs and courses every year and we offer education from the undergraduate to the doctoral program level in all our main disciplines – Business Administration, Economics and Statistics.Read more about USBE .We welcome your application!Umeå University strives to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment. We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising help. Anställningsform: tillsvidareanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Umeå | Län: Västerbottens län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: AN 2.2.1-690-25 | Kontakt: Tomas Sjögren 090-7869994, Tomas Sjögren 090-7869994, | Facklig företrädare: SACO 090-7865365, SACO 090-7865365, SEKO 090-7865296, SEKO 090-7865296, ST 090-7865431, ST 090-7865431, | Publicerat: 2025-05-14 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-08-14
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