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programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new
knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The unit of Occupational Therapy (https: // www. gu.se/en/neuroscience-
physiology) has a creative research environment and broad collaboration with
inter-professional research groups nationally and internationally. The
research focuses on the relation of everyday activities to health throughout
different age range, from children to elderly persons. Research groups at the
unit are TIDAS research group focusing on methods to early identify, treat and
support people to maintain their work capacity and decrease the need for sick
leave. ProDo research group focusing on the process of occupation among
children... adolescents and adults with disabilities due to neurological
problems. The unit also works closely with the research group FRESH, which
focuses on health in everyday life among older people. At the unit and in the
research groups, we have postgraduate students, junior and senior researchers
with a broad expertise that includes knowledge of medicine-, health-, social-
and occupational science, as well as the ability to conduct qualitative
research, RCTs, epidemiological studies and instrument development.

Subject area

Occupational Therapy

Subject area description

Occupational Therapy is based on occupational science, which encompasses the
knowledge and the study of the individuals' activity and occupation, their
ability to use time and environment in physical, social and cultural contexts.
Furthermore, occupational science includes the knowledge of human engagement,
the desire and ability to have and take control of everyday life activities.
Occupational science also covers knowledge of the importance of habits,
lifestyle and the environment for activity. Based on the complex meaning of
the individual's activity and occupation, Occupational Therapy relates to the
humanities, to medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, and technological
knowledge areas.

Duties

The position consists of teaching at the Occupational Therapy programme and
through professional experience and research contribute to the development of
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. The main tasks are theoretical
and practical teaching of students in Occupational Therapy at undergraduate,
master' s and postgraduate levels where the applicant's professional
experience will be applied in relevant teaching. The position entails
independent course responsibility, course planning, examinations,
administrative tasks, as well as following the knowledge development of
Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science. The position includes
conducting research that contributes to the development of the research
subjects of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, being a member of
or leading a research group, independently producing scientific articles, and
applying for external funding. Supervision of postgraduate students may be
included.

Teaching and lectures will be held in Swedish as well as in English.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the
Higher Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts
at the University of Gothenburg.

A completed doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or Occupational Science or
other subject that the employer deems equivalent for the position is a
requirement. Further requirements are demonstrated teaching skills, degree of
bachelor of science in Occupational Therapy and the ability to teach in
Swedish and English.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for employing teaching staff are set out in the Higher
Education Ordinance and in the Appointment Procedure for Teaching Posts at the
University of Gothenburg.

When assessing the application, firstly scientific research and pedagogical
competence will be valued equally. Secondly professional skills and the
ability to cooperate and communicative skills will be valued.

The scientific skills will be assessed by evaluating the quality of the
applicant's publications in peer-reviewed journals, research grants obtained
in competition, being a research group leader or being a member of a research
group. Experience of supervision at postgraduate level is favorable.

In assessing pedagogical skills, the ability to teach, plan, implement,
examine, and evaluate teaching as well as to supervise in Occupational Therapy
will be considered. The skills must be well documented in a way that makes it
possible to evaluate the quality of teaching at the undergraduate level and/or
master's level.

Professional skills will be assessed through documented work as an
occupational therapist, education and specialization within a subject area,
documented participation in development work that can contribute to the
pedagogical work and the development of Occupational Therapy and Occupational
Science.

In the assessment, communication skills and the ability to work in a teaching
team environment and be competent in both written and spoken Swedish and
English will be considered.

Employment

Permanent employment, full-time 100 %. The position is located at The
Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology. First day of employment as agreed.

Contact information

Deputy Head of Department, Annelie Gutke, tel +46 (0)31-786 5747,
annelie.gutke@neuro.gu.se
Program Director, Greta Häggblom Kronlöf, tel +46 (0)31-786 5736,
greta.haggblom-kronlof@neuro.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here:
https: // www. gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to
register an account in our online recruitment system. Applications must follow
the layout of the recommendations for the Sahlgrenska Academy for applications
for teaching positions.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is
complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and
that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made
on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Please note
in particular that the following documents must accompany the application:
• Doctoral degree (in Swedish or English)
• Degree of bachelor of science in Occupational Therapy
• A maximum of 10 selected scientific publications that the applicant want
to refer to (in full text)
• Other certificates /proof /rating proving applicant's qualifications

Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be sent in
three copies to:

University of Gothenburg
The Sahlgrenska Academy
Box 400
405 30 Göteborg
SWEDEN

The reference number of the application, PAR 2023/853, should be clearly
stated when mailing complementary documents.

Applications must be received by: October 2, 2023

In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish

versions of any announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Information for International Applicants

Choosing a career in a foreign country is a big step. Thus, to give you a
general idea of what we and Gothenburg have to offer in terms of benefits and
life in general for you and your family/spouse/partner please visit:

https: // www. gu.se/en/about-the-university/welcome-services
https: // www. movetogothenburg.com/

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal
conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the
University must archive application documents for two years after the
appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they
will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will
be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment
channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors,
recruitment and staffing companies
Sweden

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