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 Department of Health, Education and Technology provides education at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level. The department provides education for nurses, radiology nurses, several programs for specialist nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and bachelor's degrees in health guidance and psychology. The department conducts research and postgraduate education in the subjects of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing and psychology. We are now looking for a professor in nursing. Within the subject of nursing at Luleå University of Technology there are three thematic areas: Suffering from acute illness or injury, Promoting health throughout life and Recovery-oriented psychiatric care. Subject description Nursing focuses on areas that aim to improve human health, prevent illness and disease, and restore and maintain health, alleviate suffering and safeguard human integrity and dignity. Key areas are human and health, environment and nursing action and processes related to these areas. Duties and responsibilities As a professor of nursing, you lead and further develop research and educational activities in the subject. You will follow the international development of the subject, supervise PhD students, initiate and run research projects and disseminate research results through scientific publications. You are expected to contribute to bringing external research funding to the subject, and to be active in the national and international research community. Teaching, supervision and examination in the nursing, radiology and specialist nursing programs are included in the assignment. Together with chairs, professors, assistant professors and senior lecturers, you are responsible for the development of the subject at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level. The position requires good collaboration skills, flexibility and the ability to work independently. The ability to interact with the surrounding community, communicate research and develop and establish national networks is of great importance. Eligibility Those who have demonstrated both scientific and teaching skills are eligible for appointment as professor. Equal attention shall be paid to the assessment of pedagogical and scientific competence. To meet the requirements for appointment as professor, the applicant shall - be outstanding in his/her field of study and demonstrate scientific activity of a high international standard, showing a clear progression in quality - have a total scholarly output equivalent in quantity to at least three doctoral theses including the doctoral dissertation - demonstrate academic leadership, including through - experience of research-related positions of trust as an expert, opponent and/or member of an examination committee - experience in research project management - experience of applying for and being awarded external funding for research projects in competition as principal applicant - experience of internal assignments within the university - experience of pedagogical leadership - have experience of supervision at doctoral level and, unless there are exceptional reasons, have been the principal supervisor of at least one doctoral student throughout the period from admission to the doctoral degree - demonstrate pedagogical skills through reflective experience, teaching skills and teaching development - demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the surrounding society, through, among other things - making new knowledge available to the surrounding community - incorporating societal needs into research and/or educational contexts. Evaluation criteria The following evaluation criteria apply to the post: - Scientific excellence - Teaching skills - Other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria, ranked: - Registered nurse - Relevance of the research profile and teaching experience to the thematic area of the research subject: Acute illness or injury - Ability to develop and manage activities and staff within the university - Administrative skills that are relevant to the subject matter and to the duties of the post - Ability to interact with the surrounding community - Ability to obtain external research and development funding - Ability to communicate research and development activities - Experience in leadership roles - Ability to teach in Swedish and English Information about the position The position is permanent and located in Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact: Åsa Engström, Head of Department, 0920-493875, asa.engstrom@ltu.se or Ulrica Strömbäck, Head of Department, 0920-492543, ulrica.stromback@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 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: January 4, 2026 Reference number: 4157-2025