Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. The Division of Forensic Science at Luleå University of Technology is part of the Division of Social Sciences at the Department of Business, Technology, Arts and Society. In addition to law, the division consists of the subject units political science, history and economics with a total of about 80 employees. The research at the various subjects within the division is focused on various social science aspects of the environment and natural resources. The unit is in an expansive phase and needs to strengthen the subject's teaching and research. Subject description Jurisprudence is the study of legal rules and their creation, content and application. Research at Luleå University of Technology focuses on environmental and natural resource law in a broad sense and includes those parts of civil law, public law, international law and EU law that are relevant to environmental and nature conservation and that are related to the utilization and management of natural resources and energy. Duties and responsibilities As an Assistant Professor, the duties will include both teaching and research and related tasks. Teaching includes course planning and development, course responsibility, examination and supervision in the Bachelor of Law program and in law courses in other programs. Major program and course development may also be included. Teaching at Bachelor's level is without exception in Swedish. The undergraduate program in Law at Luleå University of Technology includes both civil and public law subjects, as well as legal theory and method. The research will primarily focus on issues related to corporate sustainability and green finance, but other themes may also be relevant. The work also includes actively participating in the subject's development work regarding research, research applications and collaboration with other subjects and the surrounding society. Eligibility To meet the requirements for employment as an Associate Senior Lecturer, the applicant must - have a doctoral degree, or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree Priority should be given to those who have completed a doctoral degree within five years of the application deadline. However, those who have completed a doctoral degree or have achieved equivalent competence earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons are defined as leave due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances. Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the post: - Scientific and teaching excellence - Other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria (weighted equally): - Knowledge of gender law and other scientific theories and methods. - Experience of, or a stated ambition to work with legal issues related to the environment and natural resources - Good initiative and cooperation skills as well as interest and ability to work across disciplines - Used to working independently and sometimes under time pressure - Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written - Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written - Experience in formulating project applications - Ability to cooperate with the surrounding community Duration of employment This position is for a four-year contract. Probationary period for Senior Lecturer The purpose of the employment is to give the teacher the opportunity to develop his/her independence as a researcher and to gain merit both scientifically and pedagogically in order to fulfill the requirements for eligibility for a position as senior lecturer. An Associate Senior Lecturer shall, upon application, be promoted to Senior Lecturer and an appointment until further notice if he/she is qualified for an appointment as Senior Lecturer, and is assessed as suitable for such an appointment according to the assessment criteria stated below. During the assessment, the associate senior lecturer must have completed a course in higher education pedagogy equivalent to 7.5 credits or have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way. During the period of employment, the associate senior lecturer must also have contributed independently, to a considerable extent and with high quality, to the university's research and demonstrated good teaching skills. Information about the position The position is a fixed-term full-time position in Luleå. Location Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact Head of Subject Maria Pettersson, 070-220 99 11, maria.pettersson@ltu.se and/or Head of Department Jerry Blomberg, 070-26 82 188, jerry.blomberg@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-492037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-491721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach the application documents requested, including diplomas (certified and translated into Swedish or English), pedagogical self-reflection and publications, etc. Follow the link Instructions for applicants for complete instructions. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the degree certificate must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: December 11, 2025 Reference number: 4644-2025