Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences focusing on Cybersecurity

For more information about us, please visit: Department of Computer and System Sciences 

Subject/subject description

Cybersecurity within computer and systems sciences involves protecting digital information, systems, and networks from unauthorized access, intrusions, damage, and other cyber threats. The subject encompasses technical, organizational, and human aspects of security, including encryption, authentication, risk management, and user behaviour. 

Main responsibilities

Main duties are teaching, course development, course responsibility, supervision, and research in cyber security. 
The applicant is expected to strengthen courses theoretical foundation and practical relevance. 
The following aspects are expected from the applicant: 

• Be actively engaged in research and develop a clear line of research through independent research projects.
• Actively contribute to education at all levels.
• Supervise doctoral and master's students.
• Apply for external research funding.
• Participate in faculty and university-wide commitments.
• Engage in international collaborations at a high academic level.
• Collaborate with other research groups, both within and outside the university. 

The position includes own research time according to the local working time agreement for senior lecturers.  

Qualification requirements

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

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 possess English language skills at a professional level. 

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 and equal emphasis will be placed on teaching, supervision, and research skills within the discipline.

Teaching proficiency should normally be 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.

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.

It is a merit to have documented knowledge of teaching and supervision in Swedish.

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.

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

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Johan Magnéli, phone: +46 8 16 40 57, johan.magneli@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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