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The School of Business and Economics conducts research and education in business administration, economics, statistics, and tourism science. We contribute entrepreneurial thinking and sustainable solutions for complex organizational and societal problems. We take pride in our long tradition of collaboration with the surrounding community. We are accredited through AACSB. The position is hosted by the Department of Economics and Statistics. We offer education at all levels and provide an excellent research environment embedded in Scandinavian and international networks. Our research connects policy and societally relevant issues with the analysis of big data. The department has grown significantly, with a dynamic team of about 25 researchers publishing in top journals and attracting external funds. We are also launching new educational packages in business analytics, financial statistics, and the analysis of policy with big data.
Subject area for the position: Statistics. Location: Växjö. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between these locations may be required. Employment extent: Temporary, full-time (100%), two years Start date: 1 April 2025, or by agreement
Job description The employment includes planning, teaching and examination within our various programs, independent courses and distance courses in the area of statistics and financial statistics (e.g., statistics, portfolio theory, high dimensional portfolio optimization and financial risk modelling). Teaching at other faculties also occurs. The lecturer is expected to conducting research in statistics, high-dimensional portfolio optimization, and financial risk modeling, both applied and theoretical, along with active involvement in course development within the domain of modern data science and the establishment of courses in business statistics, business analytics, and financial analytics.
Eligibility Those qualified for appointment as a senior lecturer are individuals who have been awarded a PhD in statistics or possess equivalent scientific skills. They should also demonstrate teaching expertise in statistics and financial statistics, with their teaching skills well-documented in a manner that allows for an assessment of the quality of their teaching activities. In addition, candidates are expected to have a strong background in the theoretical foundations of portfolio theory, high-dimensional portfolio optimization, and financial risk modeling, both in research and teaching, and be able to apply this knowledge to current and practically relevant issues within the field of finance. The candidate is also expected to have experience in statistical learning for applications in finance, economics, and business administration.
For appointments to the position the following points should be met: - High proficiency in teaching, including the capacity to design, develop own teaching across various levels using diverse teaching methodologies. - Documented ability to teach statistics courses in English. - Ability to collaborate with coworkers and colleagues. - Documented experience in research or teaching in modern data analysis and computer-intensive methods, as well as knowledge of R, SPSS and Stata. - Active collaboration with fellow researchers.
Knowledge of English is a requirement, while knowledge of Swedish is not mandatory at the time of employment.
Assessment criteria and qualifications As criteria for the appointment of a senior lecturer, the degree of skill required for eligibility for the position shall be considered. The assessment of pedagogical skills shall receive equal attention as the assessment of other eligibility requirements. Guiding the assessment of scientific expertise is the independence, scope, and quality of one's own research. Pedagogical skill must be demonstrated through teaching and includes the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of teaching, as well as supervision and examination. Pedagogical skill should demonstrate a reflective approach to students' learning and to one's own teaching role. High competence in teaching, including the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate own teaching and education at all levels.
Meritorious University pedagogical training of at least 15 higher education credits. Application procedure
The application should contain: (i) a short description of yourself and your interests, motivation for why you are applying, and relevant achievements and experiences; (ii) a CV; (iii) certified copies of previous degree certificates and transcripts; (iv) a completed form for application to the research education.
Contact persons Head of Department Tobias König, tel. 0470-70 82 62 ([email protected]) Deputy head Peter Karlsson ([email protected]). HR partner Jessica Drott ([email protected]). Union representatives can be reached via the university switchboard, tel. 0772-28 80 00.
The last application date is January 31, and the reference number for the announcement is HR-2025/56.
Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.
Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. Your application should be designed according to the Template for application which can be found in the Guide to Appointment procedures under important documents below the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. Other documents, including various types of scientific works, must be submitted digitally along with the application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.
Linnaeus University is an employer that meets the requirements of the European Charter for Researchers and follows the recruitment guidelines. Therefore, the university has received the HR Excellence in Research award.