Lecturer in environmental engineering

Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.

Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?

Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.

At the school of Business, Society and Engineering, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.

Employment: Permanent employment which begins with possible trial employment
Period of employment/Start date: The start date is as agreed
Scope: Full time
Number of positions: 1
Closing date for application: June 10, 2025
Campus location: Västerås
School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST)

For information and a detailed description of basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria, that apply to a position of a Lecturer, please consult the Appointment Regulations for Mälardalen University

As a university lecturer, your main role is within teaching, which also involves supervision, examination, course evaluation, and course development. Collaboration is an integral part of the university's research and educational mission, and as a university lecturer, you will actively contribute to the university's development work. The tasks also include general administration and professional development, as well as participating in daily operations related to the division, our programs, and the engineering subject.

The main task consists of teaching in the subject of environmental engineering, primarily at the BSc level. This includes conducting lectures, seminars, design and grading of assignments, written and oral exams. The position also includes responsibilities for for courses and managing these in our digital learning platform Canvas. The goal is for this person to also become active as a program coordinator and follow students and their progression throughout our programs.

The qualification requirements for appointment as a Lecturer at Mälardalen University are a Master’s degree or equivalent competence, as well as documented teaching skills.

Teaching skills shall be well documented in such a way that their quality can also be assessed.

In order to be employed as a teacher at MDU, training in higher education teaching and learning, or equivalent acquired knowledge, is required. A person appointed as a Lecturer but lacking training in higher education teaching and learning will be offered in-house training within two and a half years. The course in higher education teaching and learning at Mälardalen University corresponds to ten weeks of training.

In addition to the established basic eligibility requirements, according to the Appointment Regulations for MDU, some additional requirements apply to this position.

We are looking for a person with:

• A MSc engineering degree in chemistry or environmental technology. Alternatively,
• A high school (gymnasium) teacher education with a focus on natural sciences with several years of experience teaching in a natural science or technical program at the high school level. Alternatively,
• A related field, or equivalent knowledge acquired through work experience.
• Knowledge and competence to teach courses in environmental technology at a university engineering program.
• Teaching experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

The assessment criteria will be based partly on the degree of skill required for the position and partly on the ability and suitability otherwise required to carry out the work duties.

In addition to the established basic assessment criteria, according to the Appointment Regulations for Mälardalen University, there are also some other criteria that apply to this position.

Meritorious:

• Having worked as a high school teacher in natural sciences (e.g., chemistry, environmental engineering) in a natural science and/or technical programs.
• Having industry experience and/or practical experience in environmental technology or related areas, in Sweden and/or internationally. For example, environmentally related work at County Administrative Boards or the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency or similar.
• Having the ability to collaborate with the surrounding community (organizations, industry).
• Being well-versed in various teaching methods and having experience in developing both educational plans and courses.
• Having experience with distance education conducted via digital learning platforms, and experience with digital tools that facilitates learning.
• Having competence in planning and conducting laboratory experiments and/or practical work.
• Having knowledge of the Swedish language, both written and spoken.

In an overall assessment of suitability, personal abilities are also considered important. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operations and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

We are looking for someone who has a creative and forward-looking approach to education and research, with enthusiasm for contributing to the development of a groundbreaking educational program in environmental technology.

Furthermore, you are communicative and have the ability to explain complex things in various ways, so that people with different learning capacities can acquire knowledge. You have good skills in various presentation techniques. You handle several programs and tools in the Office package, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

We also value the qualities that an even age and gender distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the organization

The application is to be completed online. Please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button below.

The scientific publications that you do not have in digital form are to be sent by post in three copies to:

Mälardalen University
Division of Human Resources
Ref.no: 2025/1513
Box 883
721 23 Västerås

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union representatives:

Saco-S saco-s@mdu.se
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

We decline all contact with recruiters and sellers of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.

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