Senior Lecturer Positions in Computer Science (AI, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Networked Systems) Karlstad University in Sweden

Karlstad University is recruiting three permanent Senior Lecturer positions in Computer Science with a strong emphasis on AI. The openings are in AI and Cybersecurity, AI and Software Engineering, and AI for Networked Systems. These are academic staff positions in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology.

The roles are research-and-teaching appointments with a focus on computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related areas such as cybersecurity, software engineering, networked systems, distributed systems, privacy engineering, and trustworthy AI. The department highlights active research groups including PriSec (Privacy and Security), SQuaD (Software Quality and Digital Modernization), and DISCO (Distributed Intelligent Systems and Communications).

Successful candidates are expected to teach at Bachelor and Master level, contribute to course development, supervise degree projects, and possibly supervise doctoral students. Research expectations include building and extending expertise in AI-related areas, collaborating with colleagues and external partners, and contributing to national and international research funding efforts.

Eligibility highlights: doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications in Computer Science/AI (or relevant professional qualifications), documented pedagogical skills, higher education pedagogy training or willingness to complete it after hiring, and proficiency in English and Swedish (with Swedish language development possible after appointment). Strong publication record, collaboration experience, and teaching experience in AI/ML or software engineering are especially valued.

Application deadlines: 2026-05-20 for AI and Cybersecurity, 2026-05-27 for AI and Software Engineering, and 2026-06-03 for AI for Networked Systems. Applications are submitted via Karlstad University’s Varbi recruitment system.