Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science.
Our teachers play a vital role in shaping and renewing education and teaching of high quality, giving students the best possible conditions. We are now inviting applications for a permanent position as Teaching Fellow, contributing to the development of education within Electric Power Engineering.
Chalmers aims to become a globally leading university of technology, driven by high-quality research and education, openness and collaboration. As a Teaching Fellow, you will contribute to this goal through engaging teaching and learning in a collegial and inclusive environment.
The position also offers the opportunity to spend up to 20 percent of your working time participating in research or other professional development, enabling you to deepen your subject expertise and further grow as an educator.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated teacher who will contribute to the teaching activities carried out at the Division of Electric Power Engineering. The successful candidate will be involved in courses within our bachelor’s and international master’s programmes and contribute to the continued development of education in the subject area.
Teaching activities at the division cover a broad range of topics within electric power engineering, including power systems, electrical machines, power electronics, drive systems, batteries and high-voltage engineering.
Our vision is to contribute to societal sustainability by developing innovative methods and technologies through high-quality research in a learning-oriented, collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, while educating the next generation of specialists in the field.
The position is for you who find joy in enhancing the teaching experience and learning of students, both independently and together with dedicated colleagues. You will contribute to both basic and advanced courses and play an active role in the development and renewal of educational activities within the subject area.
About the division and department
At the Department of Electrical Engineering, we work with sustainable and smart solutions to societal challenges, such as energy efficiency and electrification in areas ranging from transport and production systems to communication solutions and biomedical engineering.
The Division of Electric Power Engineering conducts teaching and research within a broad range of topics in electric power engineering. The division is organized in two research units: Power Grid and Components, and Electrical Machines and Power Electronics.
Main responsibilities
The main duties involve teaching at the first and second cycle levels.
As a Teaching Fellow, you will:
- teach and supervise students
- develop and revise courses and programmes
- integrate new knowledge and research into education
- contribute to the pedagogical environment through reflection and collegial learning
- engage in utilisation and academic citizenship, for example through collaboration with schools or participation in internal committees
In addition, you will:
- contribute to course administration and educational planning
- participate in the development and renewal of educational activities within electric power engineering
- actively contribute to the development of the subject area and keep abreast of developments relevant to education
Up to 20 percent of your working time may be spent participating in research or other professional development, in agreement with your manager.
Qualifications
Mandatory qualifications
- Doctoral degree in electric power engineering
- Documented teaching proficiency and experience in teaching at first and/or second cycle level within electric power engineering
- Ability to design and develop courses with a reflective and critical approach
- Strong ability to combine subject expertise with understanding of student learning based on educational research and proven experience
- Experience of course development or educational development in higher education
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Ability to teach in Swedish
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive academic environment
Higher education teaching training in accordance with SUHF's recommendation, which includes higher education teaching courses of at least 15 credits, is required for employment as a Teaching Fellow. If the requirement for higher education teaching courses has not yet been fulfilled, employment may be offered as an Assistant Teaching Fellow. The employee is then expected to meet the requirements within two years and may subsequently be promoted to Teaching Fellow.
Meritorious qualifications
- Teaching experience within fields other than electric power engineering
- Experience of collaboration with industry or external stakeholders
- Demonstrated engagement in activities contributing to academic citizenship
- Ability to connect engineering topics with societal challenges and sustainable development
Terms of employment
Permanent employment.
What we offer
Chalmers provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and collaboration.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our employee benefits. Learn more about life in Gothenburg and Sweden’s family-friendly policies, including generous parental leave, subsidized childcare, free education, and universal healthcare, at Move To Gothenburg.
Chalmers promotes gender balance and actively works with equality and inclusion initiatives, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence.
Application
The application should be written in English and submitted through the Chalmers recruitment portal. Please include:
- Personal letter – describe your motivation and how you would contribute to education at Chalmers.
- CV – including publications and teaching experience.
- Teaching portfolio – compiled according to Chalmers’ guidelines.
- Degree certificate – verifying your doctoral degree.
- Other relevant documents – that demonstrate merits in teaching, collaboration or leadership.
A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.
Application deadline: 31 July 2026
Contact
For questions about the position, please contact:
Massimo Bongiorno, Professor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +46 (0)31 772 1631
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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and still has the same motto today: Avancez – forward.
