Main responsibilities
The successful applicant is expected to teach various courses in English linguistics. The position also entails some administrative duties, and possibly supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses as well.

Qualification requirements
Applicants should have a PhD in English, or corresponding research qualifications, as well as demonstrated teaching skills. The teaching skills should be well-documented in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the teaching activities. Teaching skills include the planning, implementation and evaluation of teaching, as well as supervision and examination.

The candidate must have the ability to cooperate, as well as the ability and general suitability required to perform the duties well. You must be thorough, responsible, structured, and have the ability to work independently. The ability to collaborate and work under time pressure during certain periods is a requirement.

Assessment criteria
In the evaluation of candidates for this position, special emphasis will be placed on research skills in English linguistics and, to an equal degree, on teaching experience within this subject area. 

Strong emphasis will be placed on the ability to cooperate with colleagues, and on the ability to perform administrative tasks, such as managing courses and programmes, etc.

Following a qualitative overall assessment of skills and abilities, the University will primarily consider those candidates who are deemed to have the best prerequisites to perform and develop the relevant tasks, as well as contribute to a positive development of the department’s operations.

Completed training in teaching and learning in higher education worth at least 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge, is considered an advantage.