Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Pathology
Göteborgs universitetPublicerad: 2026-06-04
Ansök senast: 2026-08-04
Beskrivning
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The Speech and Language Pathology unit of the Health and Rehabilitation department has the major task of being responsible for a four-year undergraduate Speech and Language Pathology programme. The unit also gives courses on the graduate level and engages in research in the subject of Speech and Language Pathology. The unit consists of about fifteen lecturers and researchers and six doctoral students. All of these are engaged in instruction in the Speech and Language Pathology programme and may serve as supervisors for projects on the graduate and doctoral level. This research engaged in instruction in the Speech and Language Pathology programme and may serve as supervisors for projects on the graduate and doctoral level. This research focuses both on development-related and acquired communication difficulties. The unit is also commissioned by the National Board of Health and Welfare to conduct knowledge-based tests for speech pathologists from countries outside the EU who are applying for Swedish licenses.
Subject area
Speech and Language Pathology
Subject area description
Speech and Language Pathology is defined as the study of language, voice, and speech disorders, as well as swallowing disorders, and their treatment. Speech and Language Pathology as a subject area describes and explains various forms of communication difficulties resulting from language, voice, and speech disorders, how they should be evaluated and treated, as well as their effects on an individual's personality, health and quality of life. Teaching and research included in this position are to focus on developmental speech and language disorders, and thereby supplement and reinforce existing resources at the Speech and Language Pathology unit.
Duties
Work-related duties primarily involve responsibility for teaching on the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of developmental speech and language disorders. This can be in the form of the degree programme for Speech and Language Pathology, as well as in freestanding courses. In addition, duties include serving as a supervisor on the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in the subject area. The position also includes serving as course coordinator, engaging in course planning, performing administrative tasks and keeping up with developments in the field. The position also involves conducting research in the subject area of the position, as well as seeking research funding from outside sources. Management/leadership responsibilities may be included.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.
Eligibility requirements include a doctoral degree, demonstrated pedagogical skills, and a Swedish Speech and Language Pathology licence. Ability to teach in Swedish and English is also a requirement.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.
Pedagogical and scientific competence are given equal weight, followed by clinical competence. In addition to these three areas, administrative competence and the ability to collaborate and cooperate will also be taken into account.
In the assessment of pedagogical competence, particular emphasis will be placed on documented skills and experience in teaching, supervision, and examination of Speech and Language Pathology students at the undergraduate level, as well as teaching in standalone courses within the field of developmental speech and language disorders. Experience in course coordination, course planning, and pedagogical development work is considered particularly meritorious.
In the assessment of scientific competence, particular emphasis is placed on the level of independently conducted research on developmental speech and language disorders. Competence is evaluated based on the quality of the applicant's publications in peer-reviewed journals, as well as national and international research funding obtained in competition. Experience in supervision at the doctoral level is considered a merit.
In the assessment of clinical competence, emphasis is placed on clinical experience within the field of developmental speech and language disorders.
Administrative proficiency in education and the ability to collaborate and engage in cooperation with particular emphasis placed on documented experience in the overall planning of courses, clinical placements, examinations, and course evaluations within Speech Pathology programmes. Prior experience in leadership assignments is likewise considered a merit, for example, serving as a member of a council or committee.
Employment
Permanent employment, full-time 100 %. The position is located at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. First day of employment as agreed.
Selection process
Contact information
Assistant head of department, Associate professor, Emilia Carlsson, emilia.carlsson@neuro.gu.se, tel 076-6184627
Professor Christina Persson, christina.persson@neuro.gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives
Other information
If the applicant does not have formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have completed university pedagogical training or acquired equivalent knowledge within one year of the employment date. The assessment of such university pedagogical merits shall be conducted in a special order in accordance with the decision of the Vice-Chancellor.
Internationally recruited staff are offered a procured relocation package as well as a procured tax consultation / Global Mobility service.
Links to relevant regulations and guidelines
Higher Education Ordinance
Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg (Swedish only)
Guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions
Application
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 guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions (see above).
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:
Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent in three copies to:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN
The reference number of the application, PAR 2026/481, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents.
The application is to be written in English.
Applications must be received by:4 August 2026
In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of any announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
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.
The Speech and Language Pathology unit of the Health and Rehabilitation department has the major task of being responsible for a four-year undergraduate Speech and Language Pathology programme. The unit also gives courses on the graduate level and engages in research in the subject of Speech and Language Pathology. The unit consists of about fifteen lecturers and researchers and six doctoral students. All of these are engaged in instruction in the Speech and Language Pathology programme and may serve as supervisors for projects on the graduate and doctoral level. This research engaged in instruction in the Speech and Language Pathology programme and may serve as supervisors for projects on the graduate and doctoral level. This research focuses both on development-related and acquired communication difficulties. The unit is also commissioned by the National Board of Health and Welfare to conduct knowledge-based tests for speech pathologists from countries outside the EU who are applying for Swedish licenses.
Subject area
Speech and Language Pathology
Subject area description
Speech and Language Pathology is defined as the study of language, voice, and speech disorders, as well as swallowing disorders, and their treatment. Speech and Language Pathology as a subject area describes and explains various forms of communication difficulties resulting from language, voice, and speech disorders, how they should be evaluated and treated, as well as their effects on an individual's personality, health and quality of life. Teaching and research included in this position are to focus on developmental speech and language disorders, and thereby supplement and reinforce existing resources at the Speech and Language Pathology unit.
Duties
Work-related duties primarily involve responsibility for teaching on the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of developmental speech and language disorders. This can be in the form of the degree programme for Speech and Language Pathology, as well as in freestanding courses. In addition, duties include serving as a supervisor on the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels in the subject area. The position also includes serving as course coordinator, engaging in course planning, performing administrative tasks and keeping up with developments in the field. The position also involves conducting research in the subject area of the position, as well as seeking research funding from outside sources. Management/leadership responsibilities may be included.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.
Eligibility requirements include a doctoral degree, demonstrated pedagogical skills, and a Swedish Speech and Language Pathology licence. Ability to teach in Swedish and English is also a requirement.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg.
Pedagogical and scientific competence are given equal weight, followed by clinical competence. In addition to these three areas, administrative competence and the ability to collaborate and cooperate will also be taken into account.
In the assessment of pedagogical competence, particular emphasis will be placed on documented skills and experience in teaching, supervision, and examination of Speech and Language Pathology students at the undergraduate level, as well as teaching in standalone courses within the field of developmental speech and language disorders. Experience in course coordination, course planning, and pedagogical development work is considered particularly meritorious.
In the assessment of scientific competence, particular emphasis is placed on the level of independently conducted research on developmental speech and language disorders. Competence is evaluated based on the quality of the applicant's publications in peer-reviewed journals, as well as national and international research funding obtained in competition. Experience in supervision at the doctoral level is considered a merit.
In the assessment of clinical competence, emphasis is placed on clinical experience within the field of developmental speech and language disorders.
Administrative proficiency in education and the ability to collaborate and engage in cooperation with particular emphasis placed on documented experience in the overall planning of courses, clinical placements, examinations, and course evaluations within Speech Pathology programmes. Prior experience in leadership assignments is likewise considered a merit, for example, serving as a member of a council or committee.
Employment
Permanent employment, full-time 100 %. The position is located at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. First day of employment as agreed.
Selection process
- Eligibility review of the applicants' documents is conducted after the application deadline.
- Applicants' documents are sent to external experts for assessment.
- The matter is considered by The Academic Appointments Board.
- The Academic Appointments Board proposes candidates.
- The decision on appointment is made by the Head of the Institute.
Contact information
Assistant head of department, Associate professor, Emilia Carlsson, emilia.carlsson@neuro.gu.se, tel 076-6184627
Professor Christina Persson, christina.persson@neuro.gu.se
Unions
Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/en/work-at-the-university-of-gothenburg/how-to-apply-for-a-position#collective-agreement-and-union-representatives
Other information
If the applicant does not have formal university pedagogical training at the University of Gothenburg, the applicant is expected to have completed university pedagogical training or acquired equivalent knowledge within one year of the employment date. The assessment of such university pedagogical merits shall be conducted in a special order in accordance with the decision of the Vice-Chancellor.
Internationally recruited staff are offered a procured relocation package as well as a procured tax consultation / Global Mobility service.
Links to relevant regulations and guidelines
Higher Education Ordinance
Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the University of Gothenburg (Swedish only)
Guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions
Application
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 guidelines for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications for teaching positions (see above).
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 degree (in Swedish or in the original language accompanied by an English translation)
- Certificate of a Swedish Speech and Language Pathology licence
- Research plan
- A maximum of 10 selected scientific publications that the applicant wants to refer to (in full text)
- Other certificates/proof/documents proving the applicant's qualifications
Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent in three copies to:
University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN
The reference number of the application, PAR 2026/481, should be clearly stated when mailing complementary documents.
The application is to be written in English.
Applications must be received by:4 August 2026
In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of any announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Information for International Applicants
Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:
https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
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.
