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Type of employment: Permanent postExtent: 100 %Location: Department of Languages and Literatures, GöteborgFirst day of employment: As soon as possibleReference number: PER 2013/457The Department of Languages and Literatures consists of 12 different languages, around 130 employees, 1130 all year students and a yearly turnover of about 80 million Swedish crowns. The department's research concerns the languages of the world and its literature from a broad cultural contextualisation and from a broad spectrum of theoretical foundations and specific applications. These are concentrated around five research profiles: Life stories; Diversity and universals in the language; Popular culture; Language and learning; Transculturality, Translation and propagation.Subject areaArabicSpecific subject descriptionThe subject area of Arabic at the University of Gothenburg offers education at all levels: first cycle, second cycle and third cycle. It is attracting an increasing number of students and has a good potential for expansion in the near future. The Faculty Board of Arts has recently adopted a development strategy for Arabic that aims to make the subject a leading environment for literature and culture studies, but that also points out language pedagogy and research in Arabic in Sweden as interesting new areas to develop further.The subject is placed under the Department of Languages and Literatures and is involved in cooperation at several levels: with the other subjects at the Department and with various programmes within both the Department and the rest of the Faculty. Contract education for other higher education institutions is also provided. There is a clear ambition to further strengthen the cooperation with these and other environments both at and outside the University of Gothenburg.Job assignmentsThe position includes mainly teaching and supervision of students at first- and second-cycle level, but also research to some extent. The holder of the position will also be expected to participate in the development of courses and programmes within the subject area and related fields. Other duties may be required as well, such as administrative responsibilities. The successful applicant will be expected to participate broadly in the Department’s activities and, if needed, assist with pedagogical supervision.EligibilityThe qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the University of Gothenburg’s Appointments Procedure. To be eligible for the position, the applicant must hold a doctoral degree and have a research focus deemed relevant for the position. The applicant must also have demonstrated pedagogical proficiency.AssessmentRegulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the University of Gothenburg’s Appointments Procedure. In assessment of an applicant’s qualifications, equal attention will be given to teaching skills and scholarly proficiency and other qualifications. The assessment covers:Teaching qualifications, including ability to teach in both Swedish and English – documented ability to teach in Arabic is an advantage;Research-related and scholarly qualifications, which will be assessed in relation to the time during which active research has been conducted, degree of originality, international orientation and outlook;Qualifications within research information, communication and cooperation with the surrounding community;Participation in national and international academic networks;Experience of administrative assignments.A specialisation in literature and culture studies, alternatively pedagogy and foreign and second language research, is desirable.Most courses within the subject area are offered at first-cycle level. Thus, particular attention will be given to the applicant’s pedagogical skills and willingness to develop the teaching of Arabic as a modern language. Documented good pedagogical and didactic competence is a requirement.Significant importance is also given to the applicant’s ability to work together with others to develop the education and research within common areas. Previous experience of course and programme development is an advantage.All qualifications are assessed according to the criteria provided by the Faculty of Arts in its instructions for expert assessments: http://www.hum.gu.se/digitalAssets/1458/1458322_anvisningar-ovriga-larare-sakkunnig-.pdf Additional informationThe selection process may involve trial lectures, interviews and the taking up of references.If the successful applicant is unable to speak Swedish, he/she will be expected to acquire the language skills necessary to be able to teach and interact with colleagues and students in Swedish within a reasonable period of time (two years).In addition, if the successful applicant lacks formal training in teaching and learning in higher education, he/she will be expected to complete such training, or acquire equivalent qualifications, within two years of the employment start date.The tenured senior lecturer is expected to often be physically present at the department and regularly participate in its work.If you have questions about the application portal or technical problems, please contact rekrytering@gu.seInformation: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job-application-portal/?languageId=0&#38;disableRedirect=true&#38;id=19144&#38;Dnr=576540&#38;Type=E