Lecturer in China’s Contemporary Society (temporary position, 40 %)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.Description Of The WorkplaceThe position is based at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies (ACE), one of the divisions within the Department of History, Faculties of Humanities and Theology. The Centre was founded in 1997 to promote and develop research and education in Sweden on contemporary East and South-East Asia; its rapidly transforming societies, economies, and political systems. ACE is an interdisciplinary hub actively building new collaborations with institutions and researchers in Asia and beyond.We offerLund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University | Lund University.Work duties and areas of responsibilityThe appointee will:Take responsibility for, teach and examine an MA-level course on politics, economics, and society in China.Supervise MA theses.Examination of MA and BA theses.Teaching and supervision are conducted in English.QualificationsRequirements for employment are:PhD in a field relevant to the position.Completed university-level teacher training (at least five weeks) or equivalent pedagogical competence.Good teaching ability acquired through experience in teaching and supervision in higher educationProficiency in Chinese sufficient for engaging with relevant primary sources.Excellent command of spoken and written English.Strong ability to collaborate and contribute to an inclusive academic environment.Additional qualifications for the position are:Expertise and teaching experience in regional or area studies, preferably Asian Studies.Further informationThis is a temporary 40% position from 15 January 2026 (or as agreed) until 30 June 2026How To ApplyApplications are to be submitted through Lund University’s recruitment system.Your application must include:A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your qualifications match the position.A CV with a full list of publications and teaching experience.Copies of degree certificates and other documents you wish to refer to. About The Joint Faculties Of The Humanities And TheologyThe Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology have eight departments and carries out large and varied work within research and education with the purpose to understand people as cultural and social beings. The faculties have around 700 employees and around 4000 students.About The Department Of HistoryThe Department of History is one of the eight departments within the Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology. It is a large department consisting of three divisions: the Division of history, the Division of human rights and the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies. Around 70 teachers and researchers work at the department. They undertake teaching within the BA programmes in history and human rights, the masters programme in history and the international masters programmes in human rights and Asian studies. The department also has a large post-graduate programme with Ph.D. students in history and human rights, as well as a research school in history.The Centre for East and Southeast Asian Studies was founded in 1997 as a result of a government initiative. The Centre’s task is to develop expertise and understanding of contemporary societal, political and economic development in East and South-East Asia. The Centre conducts education at undergraduate and graduate levels as well at the PhD level. It coordinates a PhD school in Asian Studies. The Centre is home to the largest library of its kind in the Nordic area and regularly organises public lectures, seminars and conferences.We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: deltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 40% | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2025/3455 | Kontakt: Stefan Brehm, Office Director https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/, Lina Sturfelt, Head of Department https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/, | Facklig företrädare: OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, | Publicerat: 2025-11-28 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-12-12