Senior Lecturer in Law

Stockholm University

Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Law
Reference Number: SU FV-0337-26
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (100%)
Application Deadline: 27 March 2026
Start Date: To be agreed

Overview

The position focuses on procedural law with a specialization in arbitration law, including both Swedish and international arbitration. The role combines teaching, research, administration, and engagement with the wider community.

Duties

  • Teach undergraduate and advanced courses (70% of annual working hours dedicated to teaching)

  • Lectures, seminars, interactive courses, examinations, and supervision

  • Develop, update, and administer courses and teaching materials

  • Conduct research, particularly in arbitration law and Swedish procedural law

  • Apply for external research funding

  • Maintain awareness of developments in law and society relevant to teaching and research

Qualification Requirements

  • Education: Doctoral degree in law or equivalent scientific competence

  • Pedagogical Skills: Demonstrated teaching ability, including planning, supervision, and course development

  • Languages: Good knowledge of Swedish and English; must be able to teach in both languages within two years

  • General Suitability: Ability to collaborate and meet the overall demands of the position

Assessment Criteria

Primary Focus: Equal emphasis on scientific (research) and pedagogical (teaching) skills
Secondary Focus: Administrative skills and ability to engage with society

Research/Scientific Skills:

  • Quality and scope of research, especially in arbitration law (international arbitration is highly valued)

  • Experience in Swedish procedural law

  • Ability to plan, initiate, lead, and develop research and education

  • Track record of obtaining competitive research funding

  • Engagement with the academic and wider community

Teaching/Pedagogical Skills:

  • Quality of teaching and prior teaching experience

  • Special emphasis on arbitration law, but teaching other procedural law subjects is valued

  • Ability to link teaching to research

  • Planning, leading, and developing courses

Other Merits:

  • Administrative skills and experience

  • Ability to plan and lead activities and staff

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Engagement with the community and communication of research

Contacts

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Additional Information

  • Permanent, full-time position

  • Salary: Individually set

  • Stockholm University promotes diversity, equal opportunity, and a discrimination-free workplace

Application: Submit via Stockholm University’s recruitment system.

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