Associate Professor Position in Social Sustainability in Workplaces

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Professor in Social Sustainability in Workplaces to join our dynamic team in The Global Sustainable Production unit. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading our Master's program in Occupational Health Management and spearheading research initiatives focused on various aspects of psychosocial work environments.

Key responsibilities

• Program leadership:
  • Oversee the master’s program in Occupational Health Management, ensuring the curriculum remains current and relevant
  • Mentoring and supporting students, fostering an environment conducive to learning and professional growth
  • Market the education to potential students
• Research project management:
  • Lead and manage research programs on psychosocial work environments, including topics such as workplace accidents, violence and threats, workplace assessments, harassment, and psychological safety
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement research projects that contribute to the field of social sustainability in workplaces
• Teaching:
  • Deliver high-quality teaching on all topics related to psychosocial work environments and organizational psychology within leadership education program
  • Develop and update course materials, ensuring they reflect the latest research and best practices in the field
• Community and Industry Engagement:
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with industry stakeholders, promoting the application of research findings to improve workplace practices
  • Participate in conferences, workshops, and seminars to disseminate research findings and contribute to the broader academic and professional community

Qualifications

• A PhD in Occupational Health, Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• Proven experience in teaching and research within the domain of psychosocial work environments
• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading successful research initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students and colleagues

For further information about the position, please contact Head of the Global Sustainable Production unit, Jan Vang, [email protected]. 

Join us in our mission to advance social sustainability in workplaces and make a meaningful impact on the well-being of employees worldwide.

If you experience technical problems, please contact [email protected]. 

Application procedure

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply.

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include: 

• Motivated application.
• Curriculum Vitae. 
• Master’s and PhD degree or equivalent (copy of original/official English translation). 
• Complete list of publications.
• Up to 3 publications most relevant for the position (must be attached as PDF-files).
• Teaching Portfolio. 
• Research plan.
• List of references.
• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position.

All documents must be in English and PDF format, no more than 5 MB per file. Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’. 

The application deadline is April 30, 2025, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Assessment and selection process
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.  Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about the Assessment and selection process.  

Conditions of employment

This appointment as associate professor is temporary for 3 years, with the possibility of extension. The preferred start date is from July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 32 hours per week. 

Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on either the protocol for the job structure for the Bachelor of Engineering program and the Export Engineering program or the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for associate professor as described in herein.

The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organiser”.

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The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.

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