Professor of Political Science at Uppsala University (Department of Government)
Job Description
Uppsala University’s Department of Government, one of Europe’s leading political science departments, is hiring a permanent professor of political science. The professor takes overall responsibility for research and education in the subject at every level and helps develop the field. The faculty aims for the post holder to spend half of their working time on their own research, and a paid sabbatical semester may be possible after some years. Candidates are assessed on research, leadership and teaching expertise, and the advert says strong leadership and teaching can outweigh a slight research edge.
At a glance
- Position: Professor, permanent, full time
- Where: Department of Government, Uppsala
- Reference: UFV-PA 2026/1104
- Contact: Head of Department Sven Oskarsson, Sven.Oskarsson@statsvet.uu.se; procedure questions to samfak@samfak.uu.se
- Apply by: 30 September 2026
- Apply: 30 September 2026
About the professorship
- Lead research and education in political science at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level
- Teach and supervise at all levels
- Plan and manage research projects and apply for funding
- Share research with the public and take leadership roles in the department and university
About the department
The Department of Government has about 120 staff, including faculty, researchers, doctoral students and administrators. It teaches political science and development studies at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level alongside extensive research. The committee may use interviews, trial lectures and reference checks.
What UU is looking for
- Research expertise well above the level required for docent, shown by independent, high-quality international work
- Ability to plan, lead and develop research and to win competitive funding
- Documented teaching expertise and supervision, especially of doctoral students
- Normally, at least one doctoral student supervised to completion as main supervisor
- Documented, strong leadership skills and good collaborative ability
Nice to have
- Teaching in both Swedish and English (the other language can be learned after appointment)
- Leadership of departments or positions of trust
- Communicating political science outside academia
Pay and location
Uppsala University sets salaries individually; the advert gives no figure. The post is permanent and full time in Uppsala.
How to apply
Apply through the official UU page. The closing date is 30 September 2026.
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Hiring institution: Uppsala University
Official advertisement: uu.varbi.com
How to prepare for this application
- Three criteria: research, leadership and teaching are weighed together; give each its own clear account.
- Last ten years: publications from the last decade carry most weight.
- Full dossier: include a cover letter, appendix list, CV, accounts of scientific, leadership, teaching and other merits, publications and referees.
- Printed works: cited works not uploaded must be posted in triplicate to the Faculty of Social Sciences, marked UFV-PA 2026/1104.
- Deadline: applications close on 30 September 2026.
About Uppsala University
Uppsala University, founded in 1477, is Sweden's oldest university and a broad research university. Its science and technology departments are largely based at the Ångström Laboratory.
