About the role
University and college lecturers are higher education teachers who often combine teaching with research. They usually have a master's degree or higher and may be doctoral candidates. Lecturers contribute to academic development and supervise students at the undergraduate and advanced levels.Responsibilities
University and college lecturers are responsible for planning and conducting courses, lectures, and seminars. They assess students' performances through examinations and essays. Furthermore, they are involved in supervising theses and participating in the development work of the department.Skills and tools
University and college lecturers need pedagogical skills, subject competence, and research experience. They use digital learning platforms, presentation tools, and research databases. Good communication skills and the ability to inspire students are central qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are utvecklingsarbete, omvårdnad and pedagogiskt utvecklingsarbete.