Senior lecturer in Sport Science

We are looking for a senior lecturer in Sport Science, with a specialisation in Sport Management for a permanent position at the School of Medicine and Health science.

Subject area
The subject area for this position is sport science

Background
Örebro University is in an expansive phase in terms of both education and research, and the university has a long tradition of education and research in the field of sport.

At the Division of Sport Science, School of Health Sciences, the following programmes are currently given: the programme Sport management, the Sports Science and Coaching Programme, the Teacher Programme (specialization in sport and health) and the Master's Programme in Sports Physiology and Medicine. As one of three higher education institutions in the country, we have been pursuing postgraduate education in sports science since 2001 and currently have 11 doctoral students admitted.

The research in Sport Science is organized in a joint research environment RISPA (Research in Sport Science and Physical Activity) and, for social science research, in the research group ReShape (Research in Sport Health and Physical Education) which several externally funded projects. Sport management research is conducted by the research group Sustainable Sport Management.

In recent years, we have worked to develop a new sports management program that focuses on sustainability, practical application of knowledge through case methodology and internship training, as well as internationalization. Our vision for the programme is to educate individuals who plan, organize, lead and develop sustainable, inclusive, ethical and successful sport at all levels, within organizations and associations, authorities and businesses. The program started in the fall of 2021 and we are now looking for a person who feels great commitment to be involved and contribute to the program and its continued development.

Duties and responsibilities
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Qualifications
Those qualified for appointment as a senior lecturer are applicants who have demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a doctoral degree in a subject matter relevant for the position or has the corresponding research competence or some other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the position and the duties that it will involve.

A general eligibility criterion for teaching staff at Örebro University is that they have completed courses on teaching and learning in higher education corresponding to 10 weeks. Knowledge and skills equivalent to such courses may also be assessed to establish whether these provide eligibility. A teacher who at the time of appointment lacks such training or the equivalent competence, must complete the required courses no later than within two years of taking up the position.

Assessment criteria
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Information
This is a permanent full-time position, 100 %, with a preferred start date January 1, 2023. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, and positions announced are, where appropriate, subject to a trial period.

For more information about the position, contact Elodie Ponsot (enhetschef) 4619-30 10 94, e-post: elodie.ponsot@oru.se or Susanna Geidne (tillförordnad programansvarig Sport management), 4619-30 21 76, e-post: susanna.geidne@oru.se.

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change, take responsibility for their work and performance, demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development, as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application
Apply for the position via Örebro University’s website. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:


• Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Teaching portfolio (as instructed in Örebro University’s guidelines)
• Research portfolio
• Publication list
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 and in full-text format)
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian or Danish can be reviewed.
More information for applicants can be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/working-at-orebro-university/jobs-and-vacancies/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is September 15, 2022. We look forward to receiving your application!

After the application deadline, no supplements can be made electronically. If you have scientific publications that cannot be attached electronically to the application, you will, once the external experts have been appointed, receive instructions on how the missing publications can be submitted.

We decline any contact with advertisers or recruitment agencies in the recruitment process.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.


We decline any contact with advertisers or recruitment agencies in the recruitment process.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.