Lecturer in informatics (temporary position)

Halmstad University Work at a University where different perspectives meet! Halmstad University adds value, drives innovation and prepares people and society for the future. Ever since the start beginning in 1983, innovation and collaboration with society have characterised the University’s education and research. Today, the University has a wide range of educational programmes, about 14,000 students and 700 employees. The research is internationally renowned and is conducted in multidisciplinary innovation and research environments within the University’s two focus areas: Health Innovation and Smart Cities and Communities. The University participates actively in the development of society through extensive and high-profile collaboration with both industry and the public sector. The School of Information Technology Halmstad University’s School of Information Technology (ITE) is a renowned multi-disciplinary institution with around 155 employees from 20 different countries. ITE is internationally recognised for its applied research and collaborative initiatives, focusing on smart technology and its practical applications.  Within ITE, our students and researchers engage in diverse areas of study, including electronics, AI, information-driven healthcare, autonomous vehicles, social robotics, and digital design. We offer a comprehensive range of educational programmes, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels, as well as professional development opportunities.  Research is conducted within the University’s research programmes, especially Information Driven Care (IDC), Re-Imagining Future Smart Living – beyond the Living Lab (REBEL), Learning in a Digitalised Society (LeaDS) and the Future Industry Research Programme (FIRP).  ITE is home to Leap for Life, an innovation centre for information-driven care, as well as the Electronics Centre in Halmstad (ECH), a collaborative space for electronic development.  For more information about the School of Information Technology: https://www.hh.se/english/about-the-university/schools/school-of-information-technology.html  Description We are seeking a lecturer (universitetsadjunkt) in informatics/digital design or closely related subjects for five months. The candidate should be able to take full responsibility for teaching at bachelor and advanced level within the subjects of digital design, experience design and human-centered AI. The candidate is expected to drive the development of courses and independently administer and run them.  Qualification To be eligible for employment as a university lecturer, one must have an advanced degree and demonstrated teaching proficiency. For this position an advanced degree in Scandinavian informatics with focus on digital design and human-centered AI or closely related social science area is required.  The applicant is required to have:  - An advanced degree within Scandinavian informatics with focus on digital design and human-centered AI or closely related social science area - Strong teaching proficiency, including documented experience in teaching the subject - Experience of teaching digital design, experience design and human-centered AI on both bachelor and advanced level - Proven skill through experience with various teaching methods Strong merits include: - Experience in developing new educations, particularly on advanced level - Proven ability to work with people from different disciplines, both in academia and industry. - High proficiency in written and spoken English Proven experience in leadership, administrative skills and interaction with the wider community is an asset.  Salary Salary is to be settled by negotiation. The application should include a statement of the salary level required by the candidate. Application Applications should be sent via Halmstad University's recruitment system Varbi (see link on this page).  https://www.hh.se/english/about-the-university/vacant-positions/how-to-apply.html General Information We value the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to our organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds, gender, functionality and, not least, life experience.