All Things Urban

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 42 000 students and 7 400 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 is the most popular study location in Sweden. The University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge research. The compact university campus encourages networking and creates the conditions for scientific breakthroughs and innovations. The University has a distinct international profile, with partner universities in over 70 countries.

The Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering invites applications for a position as Professor in urban design and planning, with a focus on sustainable development.

Subject

Urban design and planning, with a focus on sustainable development

Subject description

The subject urban design and planning involves the planning, development and design of urban and rural areas, and relates to different scales from small urban spaces to urban landscapes and regions. The subject can, for example, involve the relation between urban life and the built environment, the use of urban spaces, practice-based method for urban development, planning theory, urban morphology and urban design.

The focus is here especially on how the built environment can contribute to a sustainable development. Urban design and planning should thus be seen as an integrated part in a long-term societal development that does not degrade or threaten the living conditions of future generations. The perspective on sustainable development could focus on social, ecological and/or economical aspects, but should also deal with how these three aspects interact through and in relation to the built environment.

Work duties

• Research within the subject area
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Appointment As a Professor Requires That The Applicant Has

• Demonstrated research expertise.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise.
• Completed at least five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning, or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means, unless there are valid reasons.

Additional Requirements

• Master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or an equivalent degree in a design related subject.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Experience of leading research projects.
• Documented ability of both applying for, and receiving, external research funding.

Assessment criteria

When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise within the subject.

For appointments to professor, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A very good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject.
• A very high level of teaching skill, including a very good ability to conduct, develop and lead teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods.
• A good ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD.
• A good ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate his or her activities.
• A good general ability to lead and develop activities.

Other Qualifications

• Experience from practice within architecture, urban design or urban planning will be considered as a merit.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research, first and second cycle education and innovation within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.