Senior Lecturer in Marketing (University of Gothenburg)

Reference Number: PAR 2026/370 About the University University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. Through new knowledge and perspectives, the university contributes to a better future. With more than 3,700 full-time students, 470 employees, 160 international partner universities and four departments, the School of Business, Economics and Law has unique breadth. The school is “triple-crown” accredited: EQUIS AACSB AMBA The Department of Business Administration is the largest department at the school and is responsible for: Research Undergraduate education Master’s education Doctoral education The department has more than 140 employees and is divided into four sections: Industrial and Financial Management & Logistics (IFEL) Management & Organisation Marketing Accounting The department also includes an administrative and technical unit. Position Overview The Department of Business Administration is seeking an Associate Senior Lecturer in Business Administration specializing in Marketing. The Marketing Section consists of approximately 30 researchers and teachers, including four professors. The position represents an initial step in the promotion system applied at the department and faculty. Subject Area Business Administration specializing in Marketing Subject Area Description The Marketing Section studies marketing from a holistic perspective and examines the interplay between: Consumption Markets Society Research areas include: Consumer culture Consumer behavior Value creation Market shaping Sustainability Nostalgia Cultural and societal dynamics influencing consumption and marketing phenomena The position represents a research investment intended to further develop the section’s profile through innovative research. Duties The position consists of: Maximum 50% teaching Minimum 50% research The research component is connected to the project: “Imagination Work and the Mediation of Time in Markets” The project examines how collective imaginations of the past and future are mediated in consumer culture. The project analyzes: Imagined futures Reinterpreted pasts Mediated market communication The aim is to deepen understanding of the cultural power of marketing. Teaching responsibilities include: Undergraduate education Master’s Programme in Marketing & Consumption Doctoral education The successful candidate is also expected to: Apply actively for external research funding Contribute to the section and department environment Participate through physical presence Eligibility Eligibility requirements are specified in: Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 Section 4a Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg Ref. V 2024/3252 Appointment Regulations for Teaching Staff at the School of Business, Economics and Law Ref. GU 2025/3441 Applicants must: Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent research qualifications Specialize in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing Preference is given to applicants who obtained their doctoral degree within five years prior to the application deadline. Exceptions may apply for: Sick leave Parental leave Similar circumstances Assessment Criteria Selection will be based on: Overall competence Development potential Scientific skills Research potential Pedagogical skills Ability to contribute to teaching activities Personal qualities and collaborative ability will also be considered. Particularly Meritorious Qualifications Research within:Publications in leading international journals (AJG level 3–4* or equivalent) Consumer Culture Theory Advertising Branding Experience with qualitative methods in consumer culture research Experience analyzing mediated market communication Experience conducting empirical research projects after the PhD Experience applying for and obtaining research funding Teaching experience at different levels within marketing Course coordination and pedagogical innovation work Ability to communicate in written and spoken Swedish Employment According to the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100), an associate senior lecturer may be employed for: Minimum four years Maximum six years The purpose is to enable development of: Research autonomy Teaching qualifications Qualifications for promotion to senior lecturer Employment Details Fixed-term employment Duration: Four years Full-time: 100% Starting date: By agreement Placement: Department of Business Administration The appointment may be extended due to: Sick leave Parental leave Other special grounds Information Regarding Promotion Applications for promotion to Senior Lecturer must be submitted no later than six months before the end of the four-year employment period. Requirements for Scientific Competence The applicant must demonstrate: Scientific progression Research independence High-quality scientific production Active participation in the scientific community Assessment includes: Publications Conference presentations Reviewer and expert assignments Collaboration ability Societal impact of research Requirements for Teaching Competence Applicants must demonstrate: Higher education pedagogical training High-quality teaching experience Pedagogical development potential Assessment also considers: Teaching reflection Pedagogical innovation Teaching in multiple languages Course and programme leadership Production of teaching materials Swedish Language Requirement Internationally recruited Associate Senior Lecturers employed after 31 August 2024 must complete: Swedish language course Minimum level B2 according to CEFR This is required for promotion to Senior Lecturer. Contact Information Questions About the Position Erik Lundberg — erik.lundberg@handels.gu.se Jonas Nilsson — jonas.nilsson@handels.gu.se Questions About the Recruitment Process HR Officer Natalie Axell — natalie.axell@gu.se Union Representatives Union representatives at the university: University of Gothenburg Union Representatives Information Application Instructions Applications must be submitted through the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal using the “Apply” button. Reference: PAR 2025/425 Applications are preferably written in English, as they may be reviewed by international experts. Application Deadline 2026-08-14 Required Application Documents Applications must include: Curriculum Vitae Degree certificates and transcripts Letter of intent (maximum three pages) Research qualifications statement (maximum two pages) PhD thesis and up to four additional scholarly works Teaching qualifications statement (maximum two pages) Teaching evaluations or equivalent documentation Account of management, collaboration, and administrative achievements At least two references with contact details All merits must be documented and certificates attested. Publications that cannot be attached electronically may be sent to: Department of Business Administration University of Gothenburg PO-Box 610 S-405 30 Gothenburg Sweden Attention: “PAR XXXX” Recruitment Process The recruitment process may include: External expert review Interviews Reference checks Trial lecture Information for International Applicants Information about relocation and life in Gothenburg: University of Gothenburg Welcome Services Move to Gothenburg The university actively promotes: Equal working conditions Diversity Inclusion Salaries are set individually. Application documents are archived for two years according to Swedish regulations. The university declines further contact with recruitment and staffing companies regarding this position. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Interdisciplinoxy

Reference Number: PAR 2026/370

About the University

University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. Through new knowledge and perspectives, the university contributes to a better future.

With more than 3,700 full-time students, 470 employees, 160 international partner universities and four departments, the School of Business, Economics and Law has unique breadth. The school is “triple-crown” accredited:

EQUIS
AACSB
AMBA

The Department of Business Administration is the largest department at the school and is responsible for:

Research
Undergraduate education
Master’s education
Doctoral education

The department has more than 140 employees and is divided into four sections:

Industrial and Financial Management & Logistics (IFEL)
Management & Organisation
Marketing
Accounting

The department also includes an administrative and technical unit.

Position Overview

The Department of Business Administration is seeking an Associate Senior Lecturer in Business Administration specializing in Marketing.

The Marketing Section consists of approximately 30 researchers and teachers, including four professors.

The position represents an initial step in the promotion system applied at the department and faculty.

Subject Area

Business Administration specializing in Marketing

Subject Area Description

The Marketing Section studies marketing from a holistic perspective and examines the interplay between:

Consumption
Markets
Society

Research areas include:

Consumer culture
Consumer behavior
Value creation
Market shaping
Sustainability
Nostalgia
Cultural and societal dynamics influencing consumption and marketing phenomena

The position represents a research investment intended to further develop the section’s profile through innovative research.

Duties

The position consists of:

Maximum 50% teaching
Minimum 50% research

The research component is connected to the project:

“Imagination Work and the Mediation of Time in Markets”

The project examines how collective imaginations of the past and future are mediated in consumer culture.

The project analyzes:

Imagined futures
Reinterpreted pasts
Mediated market communication

The aim is to deepen understanding of the cultural power of marketing.

Teaching responsibilities include:

Undergraduate education
Master’s Programme in Marketing & Consumption
Doctoral education

The successful candidate is also expected to:

Apply actively for external research funding
Contribute to the section and department environment
Participate through physical presence

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements are specified in:

Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 Section 4a
Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg Ref. V 2024/3252
Appointment Regulations for Teaching Staff at the School of Business, Economics and Law Ref. GU 2025/3441

Applicants must:

Hold a doctoral degree or equivalent research qualifications
Specialize in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing

Preference is given to applicants who obtained their doctoral degree within five years prior to the application deadline.

Exceptions may apply for:

Sick leave
Parental leave
Similar circumstances

Assessment Criteria

Selection will be based on:

Overall competence
Development potential
Scientific skills
Research potential
Pedagogical skills
Ability to contribute to teaching activities

Personal qualities and collaborative ability will also be considered.

Particularly Meritorious Qualifications

Research within:Publications in leading international journals (AJG level 3–4* or equivalent)
- Consumer Culture Theory
- Advertising
- Branding
Experience with qualitative methods in consumer culture research
Experience analyzing mediated market communication
Experience conducting empirical research projects after the PhD
Experience applying for and obtaining research funding
Teaching experience at different levels within marketing
Course coordination and pedagogical innovation work
Ability to communicate in written and spoken Swedish