Professor of History

Uppsala University

Endowed by the Anders Sandrew Foundation
Department: Department of Art History, Uppsala University
Published: 3 November 2025
Reference Number: UFV-PA 2025/2638
Application Deadline: 7 January 2026
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Scope: Full time
Type of Employment: Permanent position
Number of Positions: 1

About Uppsala University

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with strong international standing. It conducts education and research of the highest quality and interacts with society in various ways. The university has:

  • 53,000 students

  • 7,600 employees

  • A turnover of over SEK 8 billion

Its most important assets are all individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces.

About the Department

The Department of Art History conducts research and teaching in art history and textile studies. The department’s research profiles include:

  • Medieval and Renaissance art and architecture

  • 18th-century visual art

  • Architecture and urbanity

  • Contemporary art

  • Digital art studies and AI

More information: Department of Art History

Position Summary

The Anders Sandrew Professor in Digital Art History will:

  • Play an important role in the Department of Art History and the Anders Sandrew Institute for Culture and Creativity (ASIC&C)

  • Apply and critically assess digital methods within art history

  • Conduct research in areas such as digital tools for visualization, documentation, analysis, classification of artworks, computer vision, AI in art-historical interpretation, visual forensics, generative imagery, and digitization in cultural heritage

Subject

Digital Art History

Duties

The position includes:

  • Developing and conducting research and education within art history, focusing on digital art history

  • Planning and leading research projects

  • Conducting own research and actively seeking research funding for self and colleagues, including PhD students

  • Teaching at various levels and collaborating with external parties, nationally and internationally

  • Communication, dissemination, and representation of research

Time allocation:

  • Research (including administration): ~50%

  • Teaching, supervision, and course development: ~50%

Management duties:

  • May include director of studies for doctoral education or head of department

  • May include management assignments at other university levels

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

  • Hold a PhD in art history, or equivalent competence

  • Demonstrate pedagogical competence

  • Have completed training in tertiary-level teaching of at least ten weeks, or obtain equivalent competence (can be done in the first two years if necessary)

  • Have postgraduate supervisor training to supervise doctoral students

  • Demonstrate ability to teach in Swedish or another Scandinavian language (must acquire within two years if not already proficient)

  • Possess personal qualities such as flexibility, teamwork, and responsibility

Assessment Criteria

Evaluation will focus on:

Academic Competence

  • Independent research quality, depth, and breadth

  • Special weight on qualifications in digital art history

  • Ability to obtain research funding

  • Ability to plan, lead, and develop research groups

  • Ability to collaborate with other disciplines and local community

Pedagogical Competence

  • Educational qualifications, teaching experience, supervision, in-service training, or mentoring programs

  • Ability to plan, lead, and develop teaching

  • Linking teaching to research in art history

  • Interactions with tertiary education stakeholders within and outside the university

Leadership and Administrative Skills

  • Experience in leading departmental environments

  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage resources effectively

  • Ability to motivate and coordinate groups, handle conflicts, and create job satisfaction

  • Entrepreneurship and structured work in line with goals and quality expectations

Collaborative Competence

  • Ability to organize and carry out projects in collaboration with local community

  • Skills in research dissemination and public engagement

All qualifications must be documented for assessment.

Application Procedure

Applications must include:

  1. Letter of application

  2. CV (qualifications and previous positions)

  3. Academic qualifications

  4. Pedagogical qualifications

  5. Leadership and administrative qualifications

  6. Additional qualifications

  7. List of scholarly and pedagogical publications

  8. Selected publications relevant to the position

  9. Reflective text describing future research and initiatives

  10. Degree certificates and other relevant documents

  11. List of up to three referees who can address professional competence and personal qualities

Interviews, trial lectures, and references may be used in the recruitment process.

Further information:

Contact:
Henrik Widmark, Assistant Head of Department
Phone: +46 (0)18-471 57 77
Email: henrik.widmark@konstvet.uu.se

Additional Information

  • Parental leave, part-time work for childcare, union work, military service, or similar are considered work experience and should be included in CV

  • The position may require security vetting

Employment Terms:

  • Permanent position (trial period may apply)

  • Full-time

  • Start date: By agreement

  • Location: Department of Art History, Uppsala

HR Excellence in Research:
Uppsala University has received the European Commission acknowledgement HR Excellence in Research, indicating a stimulating and favorable working environment.

More information: Working at Uppsala University

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