SKH announces two vacancies for professors in artistic research

Stockholm University of the Arts is looking for two experienced leaders in artistic research. We invite applications for a Professor with the assignment as Vice-Rector for Research and a Professor responsible for the third-cycle programme in Performative and Media Based Practices. Join us to shape and develop doctoral education and research at the highest international level.

Professor of Performative and Media Based Practices, with assignment as Vice-Rector for Research

• Lead SKH’s research and third-cycle education
• Manage research environment and development
• Budget and quality assurance for research activities
• Strategic planning of collaborations with internal and external partners
• Drive national and international research collaborations
• Represent research issues in the university leadership team

Full-time position, 5 years, starting January 2026. Experience in artistic research and leadership required.

Welcome to apply before 15 August 2025

Professor in performative and media based practices with the additional responsibility as Head of the third cycle programme

• Lead and develop the third-cycle programme including quality assurance, budgeting, and governing documents
• Strategic planning of courses, research ethics, and supervisory training
• Coordinate national and international collaborations and strengthen links to undergraduate education
• Represent SKH and foster an open, collaborative culture

The full-time, five-year position starting in January 2026 includes teaching, research ethics advisory duties, and 20% dedicated to your own artistic research, requiring experience in artistic research, leadership, and research ethics.

Welcome to apply before 15 August 2025

Contact
If you have any questions about the position and the assignment, please contact:

Anne Gry Haugland
Vice-rector for Research
annegry.haugland@uniarts.se

Anders Eriksson
Head of HR
anders.eriksson@uniarts.se

Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH) provides education and conducts research in circus, dance, dance pedagogy, film and media, opera and theatre. Through groundbreaking education and research, we want to strengthen the power of art and its ability to meet society's challenges.

Do you want to contribute to an attractive study, research and working environment? With us, you will be an important part of an environment where we create the conditions for art as a dynamic, challenging and independent force in society. Together we work for a culture that is generous and characterised by co-creation, trust, commitment and responsibility.

The position is located at SKH's Research Centre. Read more about SKH here: https://www.uniarts.se/english/