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 that you want to help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. Background As a teacher in the Political Science unit, you will be involved in the delivery of our courses. You will use your expertise to support student learning to achieve the goals of the program. Inspiring students to develop is stimulating and, as with other challenging tasks, you get a lot back. It's a job with varied tasks that will constantly provide you with opportunities for both personal and professional development. The Unit of Political 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 political science, the division consists of the subject units of law, history and economics with a total of about 70 employees. 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 expansion phase and needs to strengthen the teaching of the subject. Subject description Political science is the scientific study of politics and political systems and includes both empirical and theoretical studies. Research focuses on issues related to how natural resources, energy, and environmental conflicts and agreements are managed by individuals and interest groups as well as by political and administrative systems. Dominant research areas are public policy and administration, institutional analysis, comparative politics, public opinion studies and political theory. Duties and responsibilities You will work with teaching and related tasks. Teaching includes course planning and development, course responsibility, examination and supervision in the political science bachelor's program and in political science courses in other programs. Teaching at the bachelor's level is in both Swedish and English. The undergraduate program in Political Science at Luleå University of Technology includes political theory, international relations and Swedish and comparative politics, as well as courses in, for example, political science methods and public administration. Teaching is conducted both on campus and at a distance. Qualifications Qualified to be employed as a lecturer are those who: - a university degree of at least 180 credits or equivalent - have demonstrated teaching skills Other meritorious qualifications - Completed higher education pedagogical education equivalent to 7.5 credits or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge - Documented competence and experience of teaching political science - Documented competence and experience of teaching at a distance, including course development in digital environments, - Knowledge of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology on learning and the ability to create pedagogically and visually accessible learning resources - Experience of working in the public sector, particularly in roles involving the exercise of authority, coordination or citizen contact - Familiarity with interdisciplinary perspectives on power, identity, professions, street-level bureaucracy and organization - knowledge of how artificial intelligence (AI) affects professional roles in the public sector, especially in relation to accountability, governance and organizational change, and how new technologies change policy implementation - Good ability to communicate research-based content in an accessible and popular way, and experience in producing visually structured teaching materials - Good interpersonal skills - Good knowledge of Swedish and English Information to be provided The position is fixed-term full-time during the period June 1, 2025 through May 30, 2026 or as agreed and with the possibility of extension. Location is Luleå. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Jerry Blomberg, Head of Division, Division of Social Sciences, 0920-49 2335, jerry.blomberg@ltu.se and Simon Matti, Professor and Head of Subject, 0920-49 2331 simon.matti@ltu.se Trade union representatives: 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 a cover letter, CV/resume and diploma. Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application and diploma must be written in Swedish or English. Reference number: 2145-2025 Deadline for applications: May 28, 2025