Visiting professor in occupational therapy

Work assignments 

Occupational therapy encompasses knowledge about human engagement in everyday activities and participation in one's living environment in relation to health and development. The target group for occupational therapy includes individuals with disabilities or those who, for other reasons, experience limitations in their daily activities. The interaction between the individual and the environment is central, and research focuses on the consequences of disabilities and environmental barriers or facilitators for individuals’ activity and participation. Furthermore, studies explore how occupational therapy interventions can be designed to promote activity, participation, and health.

At the unit of Occupational Therapy, research is currently conducted with a focus on individuals’ activity and participation in society across the lifespan, from children to older adults. The research includes areas such as digital occupational therapy interventions, assessments in working life, participation among older adults, and educational research. The unit is engaged in strategic research areas such as eHealth and interprofessional education, and maintains strong connections to clinical practice and societal stakeholders. Research is carried out in close collaboration with regional and municipal partners and is characterized by cooperation, innovation, and societal relevance.

We are seeking a visiting professor with a strong scientific profile in occupational therapy.
The position aims to further strengthen our research environment and contribute to the development of the subject area. As the unit seeks to expand its international profile, applicants from outside Sweden are welcome, and international experience is considered a merit.

As a visiting professor in occupational therapy, you are active in the research community, initiating, leading, and further developing research within the subject area. You are involved in career planning and mentorship, participate in departmental activities such as seminars and workshops, actively engage in applications for external research funding, contribute to doctoral education and advanced-level teaching, and collaborate with society both nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with professorial qualifications in Occupational Therapy who has demonstrated both scientific and educational excellence. For this position, equal emphasis will be placed on scientific and pedagogical proficiency.

You are actively engaged in the research community, with documented scientific expertise, including publications in international scientific journals. You have experience leading research projects and supervising doctoral students, a strong ability to collaborate with external stakeholders, and a track record of building research networks. You also have international experience through employment, collaborations, or projects. Experience in interdisciplinary work and an interest in digitalization and innovation within occupational therapy or related fields are considered merits. You possess excellent English skills, both spoken and written.

Scientific proficiency will be assessed based on the following criteria:
You should demonstrate the ability to receive external research funding in competitive contexts. Scientific excellence is also shown through independent research resulting in scientific publications, as well as through the planning and leadership of research and doctoral education. Additional indicators include the ability to achieve results through collaboration with other researchers and the capacity to disseminate, make accessible, and apply research findings. Meritorious qualifications include experience in developing and leading patient-centered research for individuals with long-term illnesses and conditions, clinical intervention research, and research on digital support and solutions.

Pedagogical proficiency will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Pedagogical excellence is demonstrated through the ability to convey relevant knowledge and skills, activate students in their own learning, and create engagement and interest in the subject area. It also includes the ability to structure and organize both content and teaching methods in relation to the goals of the subject area. Furthermore, pedagogical proficiency is shown through contributions to the development and renewal of education and the ability to reflect on one's own teaching practice.

We are looking for someone who is attentive, empathetic, communicative, and capable of seeing different perspectives. You are flexible and able to navigate between various pedagogical, scientific, and clinical contexts. You share your knowledge and contribute to the professional development of the team, fostering a collegial working environment and social cohesion.

The workplace

The unit of Occupational Therapy is located at Campus Norrköping, right in the heart of central Norrköping. This campus is strongly profiled in visualization, digitalization, and interdisciplinary environments.
Read more about our division here.

https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/hmv/prnv

The employment

This employment is temporary during the period of two years, with a scope of 25 percent. Starting date by agreement.

For more information on eligibility requirements, assessment criteria, and employment procedures for teachers, see Linköping University's employment regulations.

A security check may be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Salary and employment benefits

The university applies individual salaries.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives

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Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received no later than 15th of january 2026. 
 
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered. 
 
Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application. 

Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University. 
 
In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.