Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students.
In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.
Here you have an opportunity to belong to an innovative research environment that develops new knowledge about one of the great societal challenges of our time - to support and understand the digital transformation in companies and in society.
At the Information Systems Research Group at Luleå University of Technology, we have a need to employ a professor in information systems with a focus on one or more of those area: Human-machine Interaction; The transformative potential of ICT; Human-centered informatics; or Information Systems for Social Good. The information systems research group is part of the Division of Digital Services and Systems which also includes the Center for Distance Spanning Technology and the Center for Security in Society and Critical Infrastructures. The Division consists of about 35 employees including researchers, teachers and project managers.
The position of the professor is at the department of computer science, electrical and space engineering, where Luleå University of Technology has gathered research in, among other things, computer science, information systems, signals and systems, and automation. The department's turnover is approximately SEK 220 million, of which education accounts for half and external funds for research for the other half. The department has well- developed collaborations with research institutes, industry partners, universities and other authorities in both research projects and student projects. The environment at the department is open, dynamic and brings together researchers from around twenty different nationalities as well as doctoral students and students from all over the world.
Subject description The research subject Information systems focuses on the design and use of information technology in relation to humans, organisations and societies.
Duties As a professor in Information Systems with a focus on one or more of those areas:
You are responsible, together with professors and others in the subject, for the development of the subject at the undergraduate, graduate, and research education levels. As a professor, you are expected to strengthen our research and education profile and contribute to establishing the field internally, both in the form of existing and future education and as a research area on our campus in Luleå. As a professor, you are involved in both the subject's educations within your research focus or other related areas.
The position means that you will:
Qualifications Qualified for an appointment as professor are those who have demonstrated both research and teaching expertise. As much attention must be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of research expertise.
In order to meet the requirements for the appointment as professor, the applicants must:
Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria will be applied:
Other assessment criteria (weighted equally)
Applicants must be willing to learn Swedish and will hopefully communicate in Swedish within a 3-year period. Luleå University of Technology offers tailor- made courses to reach an acceptable level of Swedish.
Currently, the majority of employees within the subject information systems are men and therefore we encourage applications from women.
In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Information The position is a permanent full-time employment located in Luleå. Start date by agreement.
For further information about the position, please contact Head of Division Johan Wenngren, +46 (0)920-492059, [email protected] or acting Head of Subject Ahmed Elragal, +46 (0)920-493670, [email protected]
Union representatives: SACO-S Kjell Johansson, +46 (0)920-49 1529, [email protected] and OFR-S Lars Frisk, +46 (0)920-49 17 92, [email protected]
In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Application We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below and attach the requested application documents including diplomas (certified and translated into Swedish or English), pedagogical self- reflection and publications, etc. We prefer that applicants follows the Instructions for applicants. Note that the applicant´s educational qualifications should be particularly documented. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.
Final day to apply: 29 April, 2024 Reference number: 1171-2024