Professor of Gender Studies

Job Summary

Umeå Centre for Gender Studies is recruiting a full-time Professor in Gender Studies

Work tasks

As professor in gender studies, the successful candidate is expected to be a scientific leader which includes initiating, conducting, leading and developing research as well as supporting the research environment at Umeå Center for Gender Studies. Further, the position also involves contributing to the creation of good financial resources for research at UCGS. The successful candidate is expected to develop the research environment and collaborate with other researchers internally and externally, and develop networks both nationally and internationally. S/he should have a clear vision for strengthening the research at UCGS in both the short and long term.

The tasks associated with the position also include communicating and disseminating research findings, initiating and participating in the planning of research projects, and actively managing the work on applications for external research funding. The appointed professor will also be responsible for carrying out administrative tasks related to research and education, as well as engaging with society. The position includes teaching and supervision on undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels.

The location of employment is Umeå and active participation in Umeå Centre for Gender Studies activities is expected.

Qualifications

The formal eligibility requirements for employment as professor are specified in Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance and the Appointments Procedure for teachers at Umeå University. In addition to the provisions therein, to be eligible for the position as professor of gender studies, the candidate must have shown academic and pedagogical competence within in the interdisciplinary field of gender studies or with specific gender competence in an individual discipline.