External Lecturer in Aquatic Ecology

Do you have solid knowledge of aquatic ecology and a desire to apply your professional and practical experience in teaching upcoming biologists? Then you now have the opportunity to become an external lecturer in aquatic ecology at the Institute for Chemistry and Biosciences, Aalborg University.

At the Institute for Chemistry and Biosciences, Aalborg University, a position as an external lecturer in Aquatic Ecology is available for occupancy from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Your duties

As an external lecturer you will primarily plan and deliver course teaching in aquatic ecology in the form of lectures, theoretical exercises, as well as field excursions and experimental fieldwork at selected sites. You will be required to plan and conduct both written and oral examinations. In addition, after agreement, you may serve as project supervisor, project examiner and internal examiner to some extent.

The teaching and supervision tasks will mainly be on the BSc program in biology and relate to biology as well as the physical and chemical conditions in fresh water, but may also include other environments. Supervising master's degree students is also a possibility.

Your competences

We expect that you have a relevant natural or technical-scientific education at the master's level or higher in biology, environmental science or similar, that you have particular insight into and practical experience with work within aquatic biology, especially the freshwater area, and that you have demonstrable experience with teaching and communicating natural science material at a high level.

Qualifications

The qualification requirement is a master's level.

Employment as an external lecturer presupposes either relevant practical experience at a high level that has not been obtained through university scientific employment or employment in a scientific full-time position at another university. When employed on the basis of relevant practical experience, you must have in-depth, current knowledge about the applications of the subject/field that has been or will be acquired through employment within the discipline. Teaching qualifications are included in the assessment of applicants for an external lectureship.

Who are we

With about 200 employees, 75 PhD students and 775 bachelor and master students at our campuses in Aalborg (main campus) and Esbjerg, we are an important research and educational institution when it comes to creating new fundamental knowledge and contributing to solving world challenges within biology, chemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental science and chemical engineering.

We continually improve our institute as an attractive place to work and study. We offer flexible working hours, social activities year-round both at the institute level and in each section. We are inclusive and have respect for individuals, communities and cultures. Our work culture is based on openness, curiosity, transparency and involvement. Come and join us!

Application

Your application must include the following

• Application
• CV
• Certificate of examination (Master certificate)
• Publication list (optional)
• Teaching portfolio or equivalent documentation for teaching experience and qualifications. See guidelines for the teaching portfolio at the Technical Faculty for IT and Design, the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Health Sciences . If this is not included, you must attach a justification.

You can read more about the requirements for your application here .

Applications are submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed from the job advertisement on Aalborg University’s website.

Aalborg University aims to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, all regardless of personal background and orientation are encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have questions?

If you have questions, you are very welcome to contact us. See contact persons at the bottom of the advertisement.

Other information

You can read more about our recruitment process here .

The recruitment process at Aalborg University includes a shortlisting procedure. You can read more about it here .

The recruitment process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the workplace's safety, compliance and integrity.

Salary and terms of appointment

You are employed and paid according to the regulations on the employment of scientific personnel at universities and the regulation on the job structure for scientific personnel at universities as well as the agreement on external lecturers and teaching assistants at universities, etc., under the Ministry of Education and Research.

You can read about the salary for the position in Salary Overview in connection with recruitment - Scientific positions - Part-time (D-VIP) . See the section "External lecturer".

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer reality-based education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students and public and private companies. This is how insights, new solutions to societal problems and knowledge that changes the world are achieved. Our main campus is located in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.