Professor in ICT, Media and Learning

BACKGROUND Over the next few years Umeå University will promote research in the Educational Sciences in an extraordinary way.A new organisation Umeå School of Education, has been implemented and several research areas will be supported by an additional grant of, in total, EUR 14.000.000.The aim is to further develop educational science research in order to make Umeå University an increasingly prominent and competitive and center for excellence at the international level.A number of researchers will be recruited, including five professors and several post-docs and PhD students, in nine different areas within educational sciences.One of these areas is Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Media and Learning, where a professorship is announced.Attached to this professorship are two PhD positions and two post-doc positions that are to be announced by the professor after appointment and also funding for visiting guest professors and an additional EUR 140.000 at the professor's disposal.SUBJECT AREA FOR THE POSITION The area of ICT, Media and Learning represents an inter-disciplinary and applied field of educational research at the intersection of learning and technology in social and cultural contexts.The field includes technology enhanced learning, professional development and the design and development of learning environments.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The role of the Professor is to be an active research leader in her/his field and to contribute significantly to the further development and expansion of Umeå University as a strong centre in the scientific area by complementing and adding to the existing strengths.The successful candidate is expected to be an outstanding researcher with an active research programme and a strong track record of publications, able to attract external research funding and to collaborate nationally and internationally with other research leaders within the area and with the surrounding community.Ability to combine research based knowledge with applied research in the field is desirable.The successful candidate should be a dedicated scholar, able to attract and successfully supervise PhD-students and to teach students at the undergraduate level. WEIGHTING OF THE CRITERIA Research skills is the most important criterion by which candidates will be assessed, followed by academic leadership skills and teaching skills.Research skills will be assessed on the basis of publication record, documented experience in developing research environments and ability to secure external financing.University policy concerning gender equality will be a factor in the selection process.Also see www.use.umu.se for more information about the research areas.Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format. See complete ad: http://www.jobb.umu.se We look forward to receiving your application