About the Position
The University of Gothenburg invites applications for a permanent Senior Lecturer role in Musicology within its dynamic Department of Cultural Sciences in Gothenburg, Sweden. This Funded Position offers long-term academic stability, research time allocation, and active engagement in interdisciplinary humanities scholarship. Moreover, the University fosters international research collaboration, attracts global scholars, and strengthens Nordic leadership in higher education and cultural research. A strategic career move.
The successful candidate will teach at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels while supervising theses and leading curriculum development initiatives. In addition, you will publish peer-reviewed research, apply for competitive external research funding, and contribute to national and international musicology networks. Teaching occurs primarily in Swedish; however, strong English proficiency remains essential for scholarly communication and collaboration—research-led teaching matters.
Musicology at the University integrates music history, ethnomusicology, sociology of music, popular music studies, film music analysis, media theory, and music and democracy research. Therefore, applicants with strong pedagogical competence, documented publications, interdisciplinary experience, and leadership capacity are highly encouraged to apply. This permanent academic post enhances European research visibility, strengthens Scandinavian excellence in the humanities, and supports long-term scholarly impact. Apply before 23 March 2026.
Program / Job Details
- Position: Senior Lecturer (Permanent)
- Institution: University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department: Department of Cultural Sciences
- Research Field: Musicology
- Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Tenured-equivalent
- Start Date: On agreement
- Working Hours: 100%
- Salary / Funding: Funded Position – Salary set individually
This permanent Senior Lecturer in Musicology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, is open for one candidate with flexible start in 2026.
Research Area
- Music history and musical aesthetics
- Ethnomusicology and sociology of music
- Popular music studies and media theory
- Film music and soundtrack studies
- Music and democracy research
The department integrates cultural theory, interdisciplinary humanities scholarship, and global music research perspectives. Consequently, the role contributes to European research networks and Nordic academic leadership.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctoral degree in musicology or equivalent discipline
- Demonstrated pedagogical competence
- Ability to teach in Swedish and English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Documented national and international research publications
- Experience supervising undergraduate and postgraduate theses
- Leadership experience and external research funding success
Key Responsibilities
- Teach and supervise across degree levels
- Lead course development initiatives
- Conduct independent research and publish internationally
- Collaborate within interdisciplinary academic teams
- Participate actively in collegial and on-campus life
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the official University vacancies portal before 23 March 2026.
- Required Documents:
- CV and academic portfolio
- Motivation letter
- Doctoral certificate and thesis
- Maximum ten key publications
- Teaching and leadership merit portfolios
- Reference contacts
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 23 March 2026
- Expected Start: 2026 (By agreement)
Useful Links / Internal Linking
- Official Institution Website: Göteborgs universitet
- Job Announcement: Göteborgs universitet | Senior lecturer in musicology
- Apply Here: Via the official recruitment system
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