Associate Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences, Ethics in Interaction Design

Department of Computer and Systems Sciences
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Subject/subject description

Ethics and ethical considerations for technology developers and designers are increasing. This concerns questions such as how designers can integrate ethics into their practice and what new concepts, tools, and techniques are available or need to be developed to better support the role of ethics in design and development processes.

Main responsibilities

The main tasks include research, teaching, course development, course responsibility, and supervision, primarily in courses on Interaction Design and Ethics in IT Design. The occupant of the position is expected to strengthen the theoretical foundations and practical relevance of the courses.

The occupant of the position is expected, as part of the research group in interaction design, to strengthen the group's theoretical and practical competencies, particularly regarding the importance of ethics in interaction design. Most of the research involves empirical studies such as interviews, surveys, and workshops within companies working with interaction design. These studies should lead to practically applicable tools and practices developed by the holder. Teaching at both undergraduate and advanced levels, including thesis supervision, is also part of the role.

The position is divided between 55 percent research and 45 percent teaching

Qualification requirements

To be eligible for the position of Associate Senior Lecturer, the candidate must have obtained a doctoral degree in Computer and Systems Sciences with a focus on Interaction Design or possess equivalent scientific qualifications. The scientific competence should strongly reflect expertise in qualitative methods and a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of IT design processes.

Priority will be given to applicants who received a PhD or equivalent qualifications no more than seven years prior to the application deadline. However, applicants who obtained their doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances.

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

Special emphasis will be placed on research skills as shown by the applicant’s own research. 

Strong emphasis will be placed on documented experience in research concerning the complexity of interaction design and the significance of ethical aspects therein.

Strong emphasis will also be placed on pedagogical skills shown in teaching and supervision on the bachelor and master level. The pedagogical skills need to be well-documented in such a way that it is possible to judge the quality of the pedagogical work.

Strong emphasis will also be placed on a detailed research plan covering the employment period.

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

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

Emphasis will be placed on administrative skills and the capacity to cooperate with society at large as well as inform society at large about research and development.

It is a merit to have completed at least 7,5 credits in teaching and learning in higher education or to have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.

About the employment

This position (in Swedish, “biträdande lektor”) is a tenure track position, and the qualification requirements and terms of employment are regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:844).

For this tenure track position, the associate senior lecturer is employed until further notice, but no longer than 4 years. The contract may be extended by 2 years under special circumstances, such as due to sick leave or parental leave.

An associate senior lecturer may, on application, be promoted to a permanent position as senior lecturer. Specific criteria for the promotion have been established by the Board of Human Science.

An application for promotion to senior lecturer should be submitted to the faculty at least nine months before the appointment as associate senior lecturer expires.

Additional information

An applicant who does not have at least 7,5 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.

Proficiency in Swedish to take on administrative and pedagogical tasks that demand an understanding and usage of Swedish at the start of the employment is a requirement.

The Faculty of Social Sciences strives for a gender balance, women are therefore encouraged to apply for this position.

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.

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 Jelena Zdravkovic, phone: +46 8 16 49 94, jelenaz@dsv.su.se.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Johanna Koivunen,
phone: +46 8 16 768 38, johanna.koivunen@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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