Lead Associate Professor: Children & Young People’s Wellbeing

AAU; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Aalborg University seeks an Associate Professor in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing for a permanent, full-time position at Campus Aalborg. The role focuses on leading research and shaping a research agenda with relevance for children, families, welfare services and social policy.

You will teach and supervise at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels within social work programs, contribute to course development, and participate in research groups.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in social work or related discipline with an international publishing record.
• Experience in teaching and supervision at bachelor, master and doctoral levels; familiarity with problem-based learning.
• Ability to secure external funding and to lead research projects with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research within children and young people’s wellbeing and social policy.
• Teach and supervise students across bachelor, master, and doctoral programs.
• Contribute to course development, coordination, and teaching approaches.
• Engage with practice, public authorities and external partners to strengthen impact.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching & supervision

International publishing

External collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in social work or related field

Job description

Aalborg University seeks an Associate Professor in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing for a permanent, full-time position at Campus Aalborg. The role focuses on leading research and shaping a research agenda with relevance for children, families, welfare services and social policy.

You will teach and supervise at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels within social work programs, contribute to course development, and participate in research groups.