Senior lecturer in mechanical engineering, fixed-term substitute position

Senior lecturer in mechanical engineering, fixed-term substitute position

Senior lecturer in mechanical engineering, fixed-term substitute position

Karlstad University / Faculty of Health, Science and Technology

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Description

The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology is now accepting applications for a fixed-term substitute position as senior lecturer in mechanical engineering. The appointment is within the subject area of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the Department of Engineering and Physics. The department is characterised by a friendly, inspiring and international atmosphere, with employees from around the world. Mechanical and Materials Engineering is one of four subject areas within the department, which employs approximately 60 people. The department also houses Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, and Physics.

We offer PhD programmes in materials engineering, industrial engineering and management, and physics, and master’s programmes in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and management, and engineering physics, as well as bachelor’s programmes in mechanical engineering, innovation and design engineering, and electrical engineering. The department conducts extensive research in mechanical and materials engineering.

The mechanical engineering research is focused on applied mechanics, such as solid mechanics, the finite element method (FEM) and fracture mechanics related to various types of materials. The materials engineering research is focused on advanced materials, fatigue, tribology and additive manufacturing. Much of the research is conducted in collaboration with industry partners.

Duties

Main duties include:

• Teaching in our engineering programmes, which also includes assessment, course planning and course development
• Participating in research projects
• Participating in supervision of degree projects

Teaching includes machine engineering courses at both bachelor’s and master’s levels, primarily in mechanics, engineering design and solid mechanics. Teaching other courses may also be required. Research is conducted within the senior lecturer’s own academic expertise and in collaboration with other researchers in the department. The position includes 20% time allocated for professional development, which may be devoted to research and is expected to be conducted in collaboration with other researchers in the subject area.  Administrative duties are also included in the duties.

You are expected to collaborate with the wider community for a mutual exchange, as well as work towards ensuring that the knowledge and expertise available at the university is of benefit to society.

In order to contribute to a positive working environment and help further the subject’s activities, it is important that you are present at the workplace and participate in the daily activities at the department.

Qualification requirements

To be eligible for the position of senior lecturer in mechanical engineering, applicants are required to have demonstrated teaching expertise. Applicants are also required to hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications in mechanical engineering or an adjacent field, or hold equivalent professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein.

Additional qualification requirements is demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, develop and evaluate teaching, examinations and other pedagogical activities at different levels and using varied teaching methods.

Teaching staff at Karlstad University are expected to teach in both English and Swedish. The position requires a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.

In addition, all employees at Karlstad University are expected to demonstrate strong collaborative skills and to treat colleagues and students with respect. They are also expected to take responsibility for both the organisation and their own work, and to contribute to a positive work environment.

For more detailed information on qualification requirements, please refer to Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure.

Assessment criteria

In the assessment criteria for appointment as a senior lecturer, the degree of such expertise required as a qualification for employment shall apply. Equal weight will be given to teaching expertise and research expertise.

Special weight will be given to demonstrated expertise and ability to:

• Teach and assess university courses in applied mechanics, such as mechanics, engineering design and solid mechanics, computer-aided design (CAD), machine dynamics and FEM

Considerable weight will be given to:

• Personal qualities such as the ability to collaborate, take responsibility, show initiative, work in a goal-oriented manner, and show commitment and a positive attitude towards colleagues and students
• Experience of research in fatigue and fracture mechanics or contact mechanics, including experimental testing
• Ability to teach in Swedish

Valuable qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise degree projects
• Interest and insights regarding developments of teaching within the field, as well as experience in course development in mechanical engineering
• Experience from academic elected positions
• Completed training in higher education pedagogy and recognised or distinguished teaching and assessment skills

Terms

This is a full-time temporary replacement position, starting as soon as possible. The end date is 30 June 2027, at the latest.

Application

Submit the application via the University’s web-based recruitment tool, Varbi. For advice on how to draft your application, refer to “What should be included with my application?”.

Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement, for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or English, and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessments. A complete application should be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications.

The application should include:

• CV/list of qualifications
• Cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications in relation to the duties of the position
• An in-depth account of teaching experience
• An in-depth account of research experience
• An account of administrative experience
• Plans for future work
• Account of collaborations, partnerships and professional networks
• A list of publications (in multi-authored publications, the role of the applicant must be specified)
• An account of language skills
• Copy of PhD degree certificate or documented equivalent academic expertise, or equivalent professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein.
• No more than 10 scientific publications and no more than 5 materials intended to convey knowledge, such as textbooks, computer programs for teaching, or popular science articles
• Certificate to verify completed courses in higher education pedagogy or an account of equivalent skills, if applicable
• Two references, at least one of which is a current or former supervisor

Attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not just provide links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content. Documents that cannot be submitted electronically, such as books or publications, should be sent in triplicate to the following address:

Karlstads universitet
HR-administratör
651 88 KARLSTAD
Sweden

Application deadline: 4 November 2026                  

State reference number: REK2026/227

We look forward to your application!

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HR Excellence in Research
Karlstad University received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research award September 2020. The award is issued to employers with a stimulating work environment and good conditions for researchers and its continuous improvement. The award also conveys the university’s commitment to fair and transparent recruitment as well as favorable professional development for researchers. Read more: kau.se/hrs4r

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