Ass. Prof. Learning in Engineering Sciences; gender and equality - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject field

Learning in engineering science with specialization towards gender and gender equality.

Subject description

The subject is cross-disciplinary and close to practice and policy. Learning in engineering sciences encompasses prerequisites for learning and communication, educational processes together with results and effects of learning in engineering sciences. Gender research includes gender equality, both analysis of gender inequality in society and at organizational level, and change aiming at establishing equality between the sexes.

Duties

The position includes research, supervision of graduate students and education in teaching and learning in higher education with focus on gender and gender equality. The position is established within the framework of the collaboration between the Learning in STEM unit at the Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences and the Organisation and Management unit at the Department of Industrial Economics and Management. The associate professor is expected to be a driving force for the integration of gender and gender equality at KTH, and contribute to the integration of gender and gender equality in the education on learning in engineering sciences with special focus on sustainable development.

Eligibility

Those qualified for appointment as an associate professor are persons who have:

1. been awarded a PhD or has the corresponding research competence or some other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the post and the duties that will be involved, and
2. demonstrated teaching expertise.

Grounds of assessment

The assessment criteria for appointment as an associate professor at KTH shall be the degree of expertise required as a qualification for employment. In addition, the assessment criteria stated in the KTH appointments procedure, section 1.2., apply in relation to the employment profile laid down.

Of highest importance is the applicant’s

• Research expertise in the subject field and the ability to conduct research at a high international level.
• Teaching expertise in the subject field, and ability to deliver first, second and third cycle education of high quality as well as within teaching and learning in higher education.
• Ability to conduct organisational development with focus on gender equality.

Of second highest importance is the applicant’s

• Ability to attract extern research funding

It is also important that the applicant has

• Ability to interact with the surrounding society and inform about research and development.
• Expertise to develop and lead activities and staff. This includes knowledge of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.
• Collaborative skills and administrative expertise.

Trade union representatives

Contact information to trade union representatives can be found at KTH:s web page.

Application

Your application should follow KTH:s CV template for employment of teachers. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete according to the requirements in the ad and CV template.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Log into KTH:s recruitment system in order to apply to this position online.

For more information regarding KTH's assessement, see Appointments procedure at the Royal Institute of Technology

Other

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