University West is seeking a lecturer in logistics and supply chain management

We offer a stimulating and developing work environment with great opportunities to influence and shape education, research, and collaboration to meet society's challenges. As an employee at University West, you will be part of an organization with a strong commitment to socially relevant issues and close ties to working life. There are excellent opportunities for research, collaboration, networking, and career development, both nationally and internationally.

We are now recruiting lecturer in logistics and supply chain management to be based in the division of industrial engineering at the department of engineering. The department is responsible for two degree programs: the international master's program operations and supply chain management and the undergraduate program industrial engineering. An additional international degree program is being planned. The education is in an expansive phase with many applicants and high demand from both students and the labour market. The research area of ​​industrial engineering is developing at the university. Particular focus is on the areas of logistics and supply chain management, as well as operations management. This research is characterized by interdisciplinary approaches and active collaboration with other subject areas, both within the university and with external actors and other national and international higher education institutions.

The current position is expected to contribute to the further development of both research and education and internal and external collaboration. We are looking for someone who has a research profile with a focus on logistics and supply chain management and who is eager to shape developments in the area in collaboration with companies and external organizations.

About the position

The position integrates education, research, postgraduate training and collaboration with business and society. The assistant senior lecturer will play a key role in the development of the field with a particular focus on logistics and supply chain management and its connection to sustainability in economic, ecological and social dimensions. The position involves teaching and research, as well as building collaboration with external actors.

Main responsibilities

The lecturer in logistics and supply chain management will have a central role in the development of research and education at University West. Main duties include:

• Actively contribute to the development of research, with particular responsibility for applied research in collaboration with external actors.
• Initiate, plan and carry out research in collaboration with external partners, where the establishment and maintenance of business networks is an important component.
• Participate in and drive the development of new research applications to secure future funding and promote academic growth.
• Participate in the development, teaching and quality assurance of education at undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as skills development initiatives aimed at professionals.
• Actively contribute to the development of the department and University West.

Eligibility Requirements for Appointment as Senior Lecturer

-Demonstrated teaching proficiency (Chap. 4, Art. 4, HF). Applicants who lack teaching qualifications from an academic environment should have competence that equates to the university’s eligibility requirements, although this could have been gained by means other than in an academic environment.

- Completion of higher education teacher training of at least ten weeks, or equivalent competence. If the applicant has not completed higher education teacher training, the appointment may be made, provided the individual completes such training during the first two years of the appointment.

- Must hold a doctoral degree in supply chain management or another relevant subject area as deemed appropriate by the employer in relation to the focus of the position, or have the equivalent academic expertise or some other form of professional skill that is relevant to the subject content of the post and the duties related to the position (Chap. 4, Art. 4, HF).

Additional requirements for the position:

• Documented experience of teaching in logistics and supply chain management
• Documented experience of applying for externally funded projects
• Experience of running research projects
• Good knowledge of English in both spoken and written form

The following skills will be considered meritorious:

• Documented knowledge in sustainability (economic, ecological and social)
• Documented experience in developing educational programs and/or courses
• Documented experience as a project manager for projects in collaboration with external partners
• Documented experience in teaching in skills development for professionals
• Experience in developing, implementing and running interdisciplinary research
• Documented experience in applying for external research funding
• Documented collaboration skills with external project partners
• Experience from working in sectors other than academia with tasks relevant to the position
• Ability to teach in both Swedish and English

Assessment criteria

University West applies the following general assessment criteria:

- Teaching proficiency
- Academic expertise
- Ability to collaborate
- Administrative proficiency
- Management proficiency
- Other professional skills

For this recruitment, all assessment criteria will be applied equally.

When assessing, pedagogical and scientific skills will be given equal weight and given first place, and collaboration skills, other professional skills and administrative skills will be given equal weight and given second place, and other assessment criteria will be given third place.

Other information

The position is permanent full-time employment within the framework of the Knowledge Foundation's recruitment program.

The recruitment process may include trial lectures, work samples, interviews, and reference checks. A six-month probationary period may be applied.

Applications must be submitted digitally via our recruitment tool. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and received by the university no later than the application deadline.

Materials that cannot be submitted digitally, such as books and publications, should be marked with reference number R 2025/245 and sent in one copy. For information on how to structure your application, see Instructions for structuring an application available here: University West – Work with us

Applications should be addressed to:
University West
HR
461 86 Trollhättan, Sweden

Application deadline: 2026-01-31

The Department of Engineering Science aims for gender equality and diversity across all professional categories. We welcome applicants from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and support the combination of work and active parenting.

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