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The Institute of Biomedicine has broad and extensive research and teaching activities with focus on the living cell, how it works and how it interacts with its environment. The research conducted ranges from analysis of the cell's smallest components to the development of clinical methodology in close interaction with the healthcare system. This breadth is also reflected in our teaching in the pharmacist, physician, dentist, nurse and biomedical analyst programs. The department teaches subjects such as cell biology, clinical chemistry, genetics, pathology, anatomy, histology, microbiology and infectious diseases.  More information about the Institute can be found on our webpage: https://www.gu.se/en/biomedicine

Subject area

 Professional development

Subject area description

Professional development for medical students covers training for and acquisition of the skills required by a licensed doctor in addition to medical knowledge. In Göteborg, these skills include the ability to communicate and self-reflect, leadership and collaborative skills, consideration of ethical, human rights and gender issues and development of a critical scientific approach.

Job assignments

The assignment includes leading the development of teaching and examination within the area of professional development during the first five semesters of the new 6-year medical training program that starts autumn 2021. During a transitional period, the assignment also includes continued co-ordination and development of the subject in the old 5.5-year program. The assignment also includes teaching within the subject areas of professional development and infectious diseases. The successful applicant will also contribute to the education of course leaders with regards to learning outcomes, teaching activities and examinations of professional development, and coordinate with other training programs at the Sahlgrenska Academy.

The holder of the position is also expected to perform research in the area of infectious diseases and/or the subjects within professional development. The position also includes teaching and supervision of postgraduate students and administrative tasks.

This is a combined position, where the holder also will perform clinical duties at the infectious diseases clinic, Område 2, at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for employment as a teacher are stated in Chapter 4 (Section 4) of the Higher Education Ordinance and the University of Gothenburg's own employment regulations. The eligibility requirements are a doctoral degree in infectious medicine, professional development or another subject that the employer finds relevant, as well as demonstrated pedagogical skills within the areas of professional development in the medical training program.

The holder of the position must also have a license to practice medicine in Sweden (läkarlegitimation) and a specialist education in treatment of infectious diseases.

According to Higher Education Act, Chapter 3, Section 8, a combined position can only be held by someone who fulfils the qualifications for both positions.

Assessment

Assessment criteria for employment as a teacher are stated in Chapter 4 (Section 4) of the Higher Education Ordinance and the University of Gothenburg's own employment regulations. The primary criteria for assessment will be pedagogical skills. When assessing pedagogical skills, special consideration will be given to skills in course development and development of different forms of examination within the area of professional development in the medical training program, as well as experience of coordination between different areas of teaching.  Knowledge of leadership theory and teaching and learning in higher education is also valued.

The second criterion for assessment will be scientific skills. When assessing scientific skills, special emphasis will be placed on quality and originality of the research, the ability to plan and lead research and the ability to communicate science with the surrounding society.  

Administrative skills, especially experience of leadership and coordination assignments, will also be taken into account in the evaluation. Documented experience of collaboration and coordination with other disciplines and organizations outside the university, for example health care organizations, is also a valuable qualification.

Applicants who do not have a higher education pedagogical education from the University of Gothenburg are expected to undergo such education or to have equivalent qualifications from another University validated within one year of starting employment. 

Employment

The employment is a full time permanent post and is located at The Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment is by agreement. 

For further information:

Marianne Quiding Järbrink, deputy head
+ 46 31 786 6215                  
marianne.quiding@microbio.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. Applications must follow the layout of the recommendations for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions:

https://medarbetarportalen.gu.se/sahlgrenskaakademin/anstallning-personal/lararrekrytering/Ansokan/?languageId=100001&skipSSOCheck=true

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Please note in particular that the following documents must accompany the application:

- PhD certificate (in Swedish or English)
- Qualification as registered medical practioner
- Qualification as specialist in treatment of infectious diseases
- A maximum of 10 selected scientific publications that the applicant wants to refer to (in full text)
- Other certificates /proof /rating proving the applicant's qualifications

Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be mailed in three copies to:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
SE 405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN

The reference number of the application, PAR 2021/908, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents. 

Closing date: September 27, 2021

 

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

 

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.