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 communities of the future.
- with a focus on harmonica and improvisation
The School of Music in Piteå is a small music school in the coastal town of Piteå, close to nature. At the School of Music, musicians are trained in various genres. Internationally leading research in musical performance is conducted here, in collaboration with research centers in Europe and the USA. At the School of Music, research and education are integrated and carried out in close collaboration with the regional musical life in Norrbotten. The School of Music in Piteå was founded in 1978 as part of Luleå University of Technology. The same building as the School of Music also houses Studio Acusticum, one of northern Europe's most modern concert halls.
For the School of Music we are looking for a teacher in harmonica, ensemble and improvisation, whose main tasks are to teach in our bachelor's, master's and master's programs.
Subject description
Musical performance is a research subject where problems relevant to musical creation and learning are investigated. The subject combines forms of knowledge in art and science and encompasses the entire musical field, regardless of genre or form of expression.
Duties and responsibilities
Senior Lecturers are expected to contribute to the development work of the University, to contribute to external research funding for the subject and to participate in/show interest in management and administrative tasks. For senior lecturers in artistic activities, this also includes participating in artistic development work and/or research projects and communicating their results through artistic works and/or academic publications. It also includes being active in one's own artistic field. Research in Musical Performance is conducted in collaboration with the professional music community, but also interdisciplinary with other research disciplines and in collaboration with other art forms.
Eligibility
To meet the requirements for employment as a senior lecturer in artistic activities, the applicant must:
- Have a doctoral degree in Musical Performance
- Have a good national level as an artistic practitioner and/or as a researcher, where the requirement for merit shall be assessed with regard to the nature and tradition of the subject area
- Demonstrate pedagogical skills through reflective experience, teaching skills and teaching development
- Have completed a higher education pedagogy course equivalent to 7.5 credits, or have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way
Assessment criteria
The following assessment criteria apply to the position:
- Documented scientific and artistic excellence, e.g. quality, recognition, artistic training and experience, productivity
- Documented pedagogical skills, e.g. documented experience in teaching and pedagogical development
- Other assessment criteria
- Proficiency in a Scandinavian language
- Ability to teach in English
- Ability to work for the further development of the School of Music
- The ability to cooperate and administer, and to be present in the activities
- Ability to interact with the surrounding community
Great importance will be attached to your personal qualities.
Information to be provided
The position has an employment period of 5 + 5 years and the location is in Piteå. We apply probationary employment. Access according to agreement.
For further information, please contact Head of Department Sture Kuusisalo, 0911-72642,
sture.kuusisalo@ltu.se or Subject Representative Stefan Östersjö 0920-492606
stefan.ostersjo@ltu.se.
Trade union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037,
diana.chroneer@ltu.se or OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792,
lars.frisk@ltu.se.
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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, English, Norwegian or Danish.
Reference number: 399-2025
Deadline for applications: December 3, 2025