Associate Professor in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing

The Department of Society and Politics at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University seeks an Associate

Professor in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing for a permanent, full-time position at Campus Aalborg commencing on 1 February

2027, or soon thereafter. The position offers an opportunity to develop a research agenda in a field with clear relevance for

children, young people, families, welfare services and social policy, and the possibility to be part of a thriving and ambitious

research environment in the Section for Social Work.   Your work tasks    As Associate Professor you are expected to develop and

lead research within the field of children and young people’s social and mental wellbeing, e.g. their democratic and societal

participation, their inclusion in meaningful communities, and the protection of children and young people from harm and exclusion.

You are expected to contribute actively to relevant research groups, secure externally funded research projects and take part in

international research activities. It will be an advantage if you have existing collaborations with practice; professionals,

municipalities or organisations working with children and young people to contribute to the social impact of the Department. You

will contribute to research grant applications, research leadership, and dissemination, and take active part in the AAU Mission

for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing. As Associate Professor, you will become part of the Section for Social Work, which

consists of four research groups. You will contribute to a collegial academic environment, where research and teaching are

developed in close dialogue with practice, public authorities and other external partners. The position has a central role in

developing research-based knowledge about vulnerable children and young people and in ensuring that this knowledge informs

education, professional practice and broader societal discussions. You will teach and supervise students at bachelor’s, master’s

and doctoral level, primarily within the programmes Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Master of Science in Social Work and

Master in Vulnerable Children and Young People, professional management. You will contribute to course development, coordination

and the continued development of teaching based on problem-based learning. We expect you to participate actively in the everyday

academic life of the department in Aalborg, including meetings, seminars and other academic activities.    Your competencies

You hold a doctoral degree within social work, social sciences or a closely related discipline and have a well-established

research profile within vulnerable children and young people’s wellbeing. You have a proven track record of international

publishing in the field and can demonstrate the ability to develop a coherent research agenda with relevance for both academic

scholarship and practice. You have experience of initiating, conducting and disseminating research projects, preferably including

collaboration with external partners and a track record of securing external funding. You have substantial experience of teaching

and supervision at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. You are familiar with problem-based learning and can translate your

research knowledge into teaching that supports students’ academic development, critical reflection and ability to work with

complex social challenges. You communicate clearly in Danish and English and can engage constructively with students, researchers,

practitioners and public-sector partners. You approach collaboration with care, academic curiosity and professional integrity. You

can organise complex research and teaching responsibilities independently while contributing actively to collective tasks and

shared priorities. You value constructive academic dialogue and contribute to an inclusive environment in which colleagues and

students can exchange perspectives, develop ideas and work together across disciplinary and organisational boundaries.

Qualification requirements Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that

can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor but may also be obtained

in other ways. It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international standard. In addition,

applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written

assessment of their teaching qualifications. Who we are    The Department of Society and Politics at the Faculty of Social

Sciences [https://www.en.society.aau.dk/] brings together several strong research disciplines within the social sciences. We

pursue research at a high international level while developing knowledge that informs policy, improves practice and contributes to

societal development. You will join a collegial community where researchers and teachers work together to develop study

programmes, research projects and external partnerships. In the Section for Social Work, you will be part of an academic community

with four research groups and close connections between research, education and the professional fields that work with children,

young people and families. We value careful academic dialogue, engaged teaching and a constructive working environment. The

position gives you scope to shape your own research agenda while contributing to shared initiatives and responsibilities in a

department where academic collaboration is an integrated part of daily working life. Qualification requirements Appointment as an

associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory

completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor but may also be obtained in other ways. It is a precondition that

applicants have documented research at an international standard. In addition, applicants are assumed to have received supervision

and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications. How to

apply  Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to

the position, and intentions and visions for the position - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD

diploma) - List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the

assessment. You may attach a maximum of ten publications. You must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author

statement - Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social

Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this   - Dissemination

qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc. - Additional qualifications

in relation to the position - References/recommendations You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement

on Aalborg University's website.  Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value.

Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.  Aalborg

University has a policy of parallel language use. The successful applicant is expected, with support from the university, to

acquire Danish language skills over time and to be able to contribute to teaching in Danish within 2–5 years of employment,

including grading and supervising students, at a level corresponding to the teaching undertaken. Danish language courses will be

offered as part of the employment. Do you have any questions?  If you have any questions about the position, you are more than

welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.     Further information  Read more about our

recruitment process here   The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about

the shortlisting and appointment process here.  The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool

to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.  Salary

and terms of employment The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at

Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment

and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the

state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities. You can find

information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions

(VIP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section entitled “Associate professor. There is a mutual

probationary period of 3 months for the position.