Associate Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences focusing on Embodied Interaction Design

Karlstad University; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Favourable employment conditions

Job summary

Karlstad University is looking for an Associate Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences to focus on Embodied Interaction Design. The role involves research, teaching, and supervision at various levels. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong teaching and research skills.

The successful candidate will engage with immersive technologies and contribute to academic publications while fostering a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer and System Sciences with specialization in Human–Computer Interaction or Interaction Design.
• Documented ability to use English at a professional level.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and master's levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in embodied interaction design.
• Teach and supervise students at various academic levels.
• Strengthen scientific and practical relevance of education.

Skills

Research skills in interaction design

Teaching proficiency

Ability to use English professionally

Education

PhD in Computer and System Sciences or equivalent

Tools

Prototyping technologies

Immersive technologies

Job description

Associate Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences focusing on Embodied Interaction Design

DSV is Sweden’s first academic IT department. Our research and education focus on developing and adapting the use of IT to meet the demands of huma...

The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences. With more than 200 employees and 4,500 students, the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is a strong and dynamic research and educational environment. The discipline of computer and systems sciences bridges the gap between technology and the humanities, social sciences and behavioural sciences, with great relevance to our lives today and in the future. Our research addresses how IT should be designed to benefit individuals, organisations and society as a whole.

Interaction design is a cross-disciplinary research area combining design research, social and behavioural sciences, and computer science. One focus area explores how people experience and use interactive technologies through their bodies, materials, and physical surroundings — using sketching and prototyping with hardware, materials, and software as core research methods. This work includes immersive and mixed reality technologies alongside other tangible, physical interfaces.

Main responsibilities

Main duties as Associate Senior Lecturer include research, teaching and supervision at the undergraduate, master's and postgraduate level. Examples of course topics include interaction design, embodied interaction, immersive and mixed-reality interaction, design methods, and prototyping.

The occupant of the position is expected to strengthen the scientific content and practical relevance of the education in the area of embodied interaction design.

The majority of the research will involve research in embodied interaction design, resulting in academic publications and research contributions such as artifacts, methods, or tools.

The employment is shared between research 55 percent and teaching 45 percent of full time.

Qualification requirements

Eligible applicants for the position of Associate Senior Lecturer should hold a PhD in Computer and System Sciences with specialization in Human– Computer Interaction or Interaction Design or have equivalent research skills. Priority will be given in the first instance, to applicants who received a PhD or equivalent qualifications no more than seven years before the deadline for applications. However, an applicant who has received such a degree earlier may be considered under special circumstances. Special circumstances refer to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

The applicant must have the ability to cooperate with colleagues as well as other abilities that are required in order successfully to meet the demands of the position.

In order to be able to perform the duties of the position, the applicant must have a documented ability to use English in speech and writing at a professional level. This can be demonstrated, for example, by documented experience of teaching in English or a certificate of language skills corresponding to at least B2 level (CEFR).

Assessment criteria

Special emphasis will be placed on research skills in interaction design with a focus on embodied interaction design using research-through-design.

Strong emphasis will be placed on teaching proficiency normally demonstrated through teaching experience at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Teaching expertise should be well‑documented and in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of the teaching activities and include pedagogical development of design projects and experiments for students.

Strong emphasis will be placed on a detailed research plan covering the employment period.

Strong emphasis will be placed on a documented ability to cooperate well with colleagues and fellow researchers.

Strong emphasis will be placed on documented experience of working with hardware, physical materials, and prototyping technologies in research environments or in industry.

Emphasis will be placed on having successfully planned, applied for and obtained research project funds from external research funding bodies.

Emphasis will be placed on administrative skills and proven collaboration with the surrounding society and dissemination of research and development findings.

It is a merit to have completed at least 7.5 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.

About the employment

Employment as an associate senior lecturer is limited to four years in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100) (HF). The purpose of the position is to enable the associate senior lecturer to develop independence as a researcher and acquire the necessary qualifications for appointment to another more senior teaching position.

An associate senior lecturer at Stockholm University can apply for and ought to be promoted to senior lecturer for an indefinite term of employment if she or he meets the demands for promotion in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the Rules of Employment for the Recruitment and Promotion of Teachers at Stockholm University (AOSU) and Specific criteria for promotion from associate senior lecturer/assistant professor to senior lecturer/associate professor adopted by the The Board of Human Science (Dnr SU FV-1464- 23). Note that the promotion criteria are the same regardless of the length of the employment.

Additional information

An applicant who does not have at least 7.5 higher education credits in teaching and learning in higher education, and is not deemed to have acquired equivalent knowledge, must complete such training within the first two years of employment.

Proficiency in Swedish is not a requirement for the position, but the applicant has to be ready to take on administrative and pedagogical tasks that demand an understanding and usage of Swedish after two years of employment.

The length of the employment is four years.

The Faculty of Social Sciences strives for a gender balance, women are therefore encouraged to apply for this position.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Harko Verhagen, [e-mail], or the Head of the Department, Professor Jelena Zdravkovic, phone: [phone], [e-mail].

For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Johan Magnéli, phone: [phone], [e-mail].

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

In the event of a discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Type of employment Temporary position

Contract type Full time

Salary Individual salary setting

Number of positions 1

City Stockholm

Country Sweden

Reference number SU FV-1992-26

Union representative

• ST/OFR ST/OFR, 08162000, [e-mail]
• Saco-S Saco-S, 08162000, [e-mail]
• Seko Seko, 0770457900, [e-mail]

Published 22.Jun.2026

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Associate Senior Lecturer in Computer and Systems Sciences focusing on Embodied Interaction Design