Chalmers’ academic positions are differ in several respects from those of state educational institutions. For example, at Chalmers "docent" is a permanent employment (associate professor) We also have different categories of academic positions: positions with a focus on research and education, positions with a focus on education, positions with a focus on research, artistic positions
In addition to these categories, there are part-time positions designed to attach external researchers and teachers to Chalmers’ operations for a limited time.
Faculty Appointment Committee
Chalmers’ Faculty Appointment Committee manages the appointment of all permanent teaching and research positions and also temporary positions such as assistant professor, artistic professor, adjuncts and visiting professorships. The admission to unpaid docent are also prepared by the Faculty Appointment Committee. The committee works on behalf of the President and each case is normally considered by eight members: The chair or vice-chair of the Faculty Appointment Committee, three teacher representatives, one trade union representative, one student representative, the relevant recruitment specialist and the head of department.
Tenure track
Our employees are our most important resource in achieving our goal to be a world-class university. To supplement the valuable knowledge and experience you bring to Chalmers, we are also committed to offer our employees great competence and careers development.
We believe in developing together. One way to achieve this is through our positions as assistant professor with tenure track. The position as assistant professor is a four-year position which enables you to gain a permanent position once you have acquired the necessary qualifications in research, education and pedagogy. The process is managed by our Faculty Appointment Committee.
Apply for one of our 17 positions 2024
Oavlönad docent
The process for appointment as a oavlönad docent is currently being revised and will henceforth be handled by a dedicated Docent Committee.
If you have any questions, please contact rekr.stodet@chalmers.se