Senior Lecturer in Business Administration, especially finance

Stockholm Business School 
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Subject/subject description

Business administration, especially finance

Main responsibilities

The position involves the developing and teaching first- and second-cycle courses in finance, as well as contract education in Sweden and abroad. The responsibilities also include course coordination, independent research and supervision of students at different levels. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of the finance subject’s research affiliation, as well as participate in the internal work of the School and the pedagogical development of the subject. Teaching is mainly conducted in English.

Qualification requirements

Eligible applicants for the position of senior lecturer should hold a PhD, or have equivalent research skills and have demonstrated teaching expertise.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate documented teaching skills and experience from teaching finance.

Teaching proficiency should normally have been demonstrated through teaching experience at both the undergraduate- and master’s levels. Teaching proficiency should be well documented and in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the teaching activities.

The applicant must have the ability to cooperate with colleagues as well as other abilities that are required in order successfully to meet the demands of the position.

Assessment criteria

In the appointment process, special and equal emphasis will be placed on teaching and research skills within the discipline of finance.

Teaching skills must be demonstrated through teaching in first- and second-cycle education, as well as supervision, course coordination, and pedagogical development within finance.

Research skills must be demonstrated through international publications in financial economics over the last eight years, especially in journals ranked at level 4 by the Academic Journal Guide from The Association of Business Schools (ABS).

Strong emphasis will be placed on a documented ability to cooperate well with colleagues and fellow researchers.

Emphasis will be placed on administrative skills and proven collaboration with the surrounding society and dissemination of research and development findings.

Emphasis will also be placed on having successfully planned, applied for and obtained research project funds from external research funding bodies.

It is a merit to have completed at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education or to have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.

About the employment

This position (in Swedish, “universitetslektor”) is full-time, indefinite-term employment. A six-month probationary period may apply.

The employment includes time for competence development and research according to the current terms and conditions of the collective agreement.

An applicant who does not have at least 15 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education, and is not deemed to have acquired equivalent knowledge, must complete such training within the first two years of employment.

Additional information

Proficiency in Swedish is not a requirement at the time of appointment, but the candidate should be prepared to carry out teaching and administrative duties that require proficiency in Swedish within two years of employment.

The Faculty welcomes applications from women as the majority of teachers in the research environment at the department are male.

More than one candidate may be appointed.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department,  Professor Fredrik Nordin, phone: +46 8 16 33 09 fredrik.nordin@sbs.su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Sandra Strandberg, phone: +46 8 16 26 09, sandra.strandberg@su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

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You are welcome to apply!