Associate Senior Lecturer in Informatics (Design)

Halmstad University


Halmstad University adds value, drives innovation and prepares people and society for the future.

Since the beginning in 1983, the University has been characterised as forward-thinking and collaborative. Halmstad University offers popular and reality-based education programmes. The research is profiled within two focus areas: Health Innovation and Smart Cities and Communities. 

The research at Halmstad University is internationally renowned and is pursued in multidisciplinary innovation and research programs. The University takes an active part in the development of society through extensive and recognised collaboration with both the private and public sector.

 More information about working at Halmstad University: https://hh.se/english/about-the-university/vacant-positions.html



The School of Information Technology
Halmstad University consists of four interdisciplinary Schools and the current position is located at the School of Information Technology (ITE). ITE is a multicultural school with around 130 employees from 20 different countries. It is a strong research and education environment, with focus on smart technology and its applications. Students and researchers are working with everything from AI and information driven care to autonomous vehicles, social robotics and digital design. ITE offers education on all levels, from undergraduate to PhD education, plus education for professional. Research is conducted within aware intelligent systems, smart electronic systems, cyber physical systems and digital service innovation. These four areas constitute the four technology areas of ITE. An innovation centre for information driven care called Leap for Life is connected to ITE, as well as a collaboration arena for electronic development, Electronics Centre in Halmstad (ECH).

More information about the School of Information Technology: https://hh.varbi.com/center/tool/position/437286/edit/tab:1/hh.se/ite-en

More information about informatics research and Digital Service Innovation:
https://www.hh.se/english/research/research-environments/embedded-and-intelligent-systems-eis/technology-area-digital-service-innovation.html



Description
The appointed Associate Senior Lecturer will teach in the two bachelor programs and the master's education. Informatics at Halmstad University represents a progressive education aiming at educating tomorrow's ERP, Interaction, UX, and Service Designers with a strong focus on digital innovation and transformation. The programs implement forward-looking pedagogical approaches and have integral relations with external companies and partners actively involved in the education.

The appointed Associate Senior Lecturer is expected to:

- conduct research of high international quality within design-oriented informatics
- develop research in DSI in collaboration with industrial partners, including applying for external funding
- conduct high-quality teaching in higher education and develop courses at different levels within the three educational programs in informatics
- contribute to developing research on DSI in an interdisciplinary setting

Candidates must write a research proposal, including ideas about possible cooperation within the area of digital service innovation related to one of the two research profiles at Halmstad University (Health Innovation, and Smart Cities and Communities).

Qualifications
The position is intended for applicants with a recent PhD degree in informatics (including Human Computer Interaction, Information Systems) or closely related fields not earlier than 5 years before the time limit for applying. The applicant should be an active researcher in the relevant field with a good publication record. Design ethnographic research work within the areas of DSI and mobility is a merit. Experience and interest in working in interdisciplinary research and development teams in an industrial environment are desirable, as well as experience from teaching in higher education at different levels in relevant subjects. Education is an important part of our work, and the applicant should be interested, engaged, and willing to explore new ways of teaching to enhance the student learning experience at all levels. The ability to examine students in both Swedish and English is desirable as well as pedagogical training in teaching in higher education.

We especially appreciate applicants who are engaged, structured, accountable, have good interpersonal skills and can take the initiative to develop research and education in informatics. Excellent leadership, innovation ability, pedagogical competence, and experience in cooperation with industry are desirable.

Salary
Salary is to be settled by negotiation. The application should include a statement of the salary level required by the candidate.

Application
Applications should be sent via Halmstad University's recruitment system Varbi (see link on this page). 

The application package shall consist of(preferable as one pdf file):

- a letter about the applicant's personal background and motivation for the application
- a CV (curriculum vitae)
- master and doctoral theses
- list of publications
- max eight (8) linked (or attached) selective publications the applicant wishes to refer to
- diplomas, certificates and other documents the applicant wishes to mention
- a research proposal
- contact information for at least three references

For further information, please contact Jesper Lund (Jesper.Lund@hh.se), Stefan Byttner (Stefan.Byttner@hh.se) or head of school Magnus Clarin (Magnus.Clarin@hh.se).

General Information
We value the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to our organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds, gender, functionality and, not least, life experience.

Read more about Halmstad University at http://hh.se/english/discover/discoverhalmstaduniversity.9285.html

Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea what we have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:
https://www.hh.se/english/about-the-university/vacant-positions/international-staff-support.html