(posted 2019/11/05, listed until 2020/05/05)|
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Karlstad University takes pride in combining active external cooperation with academic excellence.
Karlstad University has around 16 000 students and a staff of over 1 200 members. Democratic
principles, equality and diversity are cornerstones of the University. We value the enriching presence of
diverse backgrounds and competencies among students and staff. Read more about working at Karlstad
University at https://www.kau.se/en/work-with-us Background The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Karlstad University has a research and
teaching staff of more than 80 persons, including one full professor as well as one senior professor in
Mathematics and five full professors in Computer Science. In Mathematics, research and education are
conducted within mathematics education as well as in mathematics including applied mathematics. The
mathematics education research conducted within the department focuses mainly on technology in
mathematics teaching and learning, teachers’ professional development, and early years mathematics.
More specifically, several projects are conducted in collaboration with teachers at various school levels
concerning the design of mathematical tasks and task environments as well as students’ mathematical
reasoning. Research is largely organised within interdisciplinary groups at the university, and in wellestablished partnerships with research groups at other universities. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Karlstad University is expanding its research
and educational activities and therefore invites applications to complement and strengthen the current
research in mathematics education. The successful applicant is expected to be able to collaborate with
researchers in Mathematics and in other disciplines at Karlstad University. The position is an opportunity
for building a research group. Duties The position is a full-time non-fixed term appointment which involves research, supervision of bachelor,
master and doctoral students, and teaching. The professor is expected to carry out and manage research
of high international standard, as well as participate actively in research applications for external
funding. Duties include playing a role in curricula development, teaching, supervision, and examination in degree
programmes at all levels. The professor is expected to teach and supervise partly in Swedish within two
years. Karlstad University will supply adequate training to make this possible. Duties require attendance
at the university on a daily basis.
Qualification requirements
To be qualified for employment as a professor in Mathematics Education, the applicant must
demonstrate sufficient research and teaching expertise (Higher Education Ordinance Ch. 4, Sect. 3) in
Mathematics Education.
According to the Karlstad University regulations on appointments, teachers must possess the competence
required to fulfill the duties associated with the employment, and they must have completed courses in
supervision and higher education pedagogy. In special circumstances, these courses may be completed
within two years of employment as part of the professional development commitment. For more
information on qualification requirements, see the Karlstad University regulations on appointments:
http://intra.kau.se/dokument/upload/C10B94350ed2e18BCClY4A9D4175/Regulations for the
appointment and promotion of teaching staff, 180220.pdf Assessment criteria Equal weight will be given to the assessment of teaching and research expertise. Special weight will be
given to well-documented teaching experience and skills, and documentation of research skills relevant
for the subject area of the position. Special weight will also be given to the ability to attract external
funding. Considerable weight will be given to personal qualities such as the ability to cooperate, good judgement,
responsibility, commitment, and a positive attitude towards colleagues and students. Further, weight will
be given to experience of education and research in collaboration with the surrounding community. Terms of employment This is a full-time non-fixed term employment with starting date at the earliest convenience. Application You apply via the university’s online recruitment system Varbi. More information about what your
application should include can be found in Application Guidelines for the appointment/promotion of
professor or senior lecturer: https://www.kau.se/files/2018-11/Application Guidelines okt 2017.pdf Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application before the deadline and in accordance
with the instructions, and for documenting qualifications in a way that allows for an objective and
qualitative assessment. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications.
Please include two references, at least one of which should be from a previous or current supervisor. The application should include the following items:
Karlstad University Registrator 651 88 Karlstad Sweden State reference number REK2019/140. Last day of application: 2020/01/15 We look forward to your application! Karlstad University has chosen advertising channels for this recruitment and declines any contacts from
advertising or recruitment agencies. Type of employment: Permanent position Contract type: Full time First day of employment: As soon as possible, by agreement Individual salary Number of positions: 1 Working hours: Full time City: Karlstad County: Värmlands län Country: Sweden Reference number: REK2019/140 Contacts: Research/teaching:Yvonne Liljekvist, yvonne.liljekvist@kau.se Anders Hedin, vice Head of Department +46 54-700 21 25 Stefan Lindskog, Head of Department +46 54-700 11 52 Union representative Thomas Bragefors, SACO +46 54-700 1714 Denita Gustavsson, OFR +46 54-700 1434 Tony Ingemarsson, Lärarförbundet +46 54 700 1404 Published 2019/10/31 Last application date: 2020/01/15 Link to ad: https://kau.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:272871/ |