Assistant or Associate Professor in Digital Transformation
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Digital Transformation
Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University (RUC), invites applications for a position as assistant or associate professor in Digital Transformation from August 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The assistant professor position is limited to four years, whereas the associate professor position is a permanent appointment.
The Department of People and Technology is the largest department at RUC and covers a range of subject areas, broadly focused on human–society–technology interactions and including, for example, sustainable transition, social entrepreneurship, urban planning, psychology and learning, sustainable digitalization, work, and health studies. The position is linked to the research group Sustainable Digitalisation (SDI) working within the research areas of information systems, participatory design, design science research, human-computer interaction, and computer supported cooperative work. More specifically, the research group addresses the following themes:
Read more about SDI at https://forskning.ruc.dk/en/organisations/b%C3%A6redygtig-digitalisering/
Responsibilities and tasks
The successful candidate’s main tasks will be to undertake research and research-based teaching within the field of research.
The research responsibilities include obligations to perform original research, see it through to publication, and engage in scientific communication. The candidate will be expected to build and maintain a significant record of publications and research contributions. In addition, the ideal candidate will seek visibility within their field of research, for example by organizing research events.
The teaching responsibilities associated with the position involve education programmes at the undergraduate level, graduate level, and executive master level. At all three levels, the teaching tasks consist partly of course teaching and partly of project supervision. The ideal candidate can teach in all the following education programmes:
In addition to research and teaching, the candidate must contribute to a strong research culture in the research group. The position also requires sharing knowledge with partners outside of academia, including participation in the public debate. The candidate should also contribute to the ongoing development of the problem-oriented project-learning teaching model and be part of strengthening the interdisciplinary, exemplary, and collaborative approach, characteristic of the teaching environment at Roskilde University.
An assistant professor is required to complete the educational training programme for assistant professors at Roskilde University.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent within computer-supported cooperative work, human-computer interaction, information systems, or a similar field.
We are seeking applicants with a strong research profile in digital transformation, preferably rooted in a predominantly empirical approach to research, including action research, field experiments, and workplace studies. Applicants should demonstrate research contributions and teaching qualifications in one or both of the following subject areas: (1) digital leadership, including IT and enterprise architecture, IT strategy and governance, organisational IT security and risk management, project management, and process innovation and (2) digital design, including digital fabrication, interaction design, research through design, and interactive user experiences. Experience with the societal and organisational implications of digital transformations that involve emerging technologies will be considered an advantage.
The successful candidate will become a member of the SDI research group and should relate their research to that of the group. In addition to the research qualifications, the applicant should have the qualifications necessary for teaching in several of the above-mentioned education programmes.
The candidate is expected to master Danish (or Swedish/Norwegian) to the extent of being able to teach and supervise in Danish and to participate in ongoing administrative and collegial cooperation. Mastery of Danish is also critical to the possibility of conducting empirical research in Danish settings.
The ideal candidate shall possess good cooperative skills, be visible, and actively participate in the daily activities of the research group and education programmes. The candidate should be willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department. We encourage candidates from transdisciplinary research environments possessing the ability to collaborate with researchers from multiple fields of research to apply for this position.
Applicants must indicate whether they apply for an assistant or associate professorship.
Candidates applying for an assistant professorship
The ideal candidate for an assistant professorship is expected to:
Candidates applying for an associate professorship
The ideal candidate for an associate professorship is expected to:
Applicants are referred to the university’s Faculty expectations for further specification of the required level of qualification within research, teaching, networking, fundraising, impact, outreach, and so forth (the Faculty Expectations are available at: https://ruc.dk/en/working-roskilde-university#accordion-Supplementary-sources).
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:
Experience with problem-oriented project supervision and teaching at the university level are an advantage.
Questions
For further information about the position, please contact head of section Morten Hertzum on tel. (+45) 4674 3158 or mhz@ruc.dk, head of research group Nina Boulus-Rødje on tel. (+45) 4674 3556 or ninabr@ruc.dk, or head of studies Benedicte Fleron on tel. (+45) 4674 3229 or bff@ruc.dk.
Terms of employment
The employment is full time, and you will refer to the Head of Department, Peter Kjær.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.
Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.
The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.
Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.
Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/
Only applications in English are accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Documentation of education
4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)
5. A complete list of publications
6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment
If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)
Please submit your application no later than April 1, 2026.
Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.
Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
The Department of People and Technology is the largest department at RUC and covers a range of subject areas, broadly focused on human–society–technology interactions and including, for example, sustainable transition, social entrepreneurship, urban planning, psychology and learning, sustainable digitalization, work, and health studies. The position is linked to the research group Sustainable Digitalisation (SDI) working within the research areas of information systems, participatory design, design science research, human-computer interaction, and computer supported cooperative work. More specifically, the research group addresses the following themes:
- Projects – how organizations can improve the management of IT projects from need to organisational change.
- People – workplace studies to investigate collaborative and communicative practices in complex organizational settings.
- Participation – specification and evaluation of the effects of IT usage and how effects can play a prominent role in IT management and governance.
- Process – how organizations can improve their digital design and development processes.
- Praxis – solving real-world problems in practice through design, construction, evaluation, and reflection on artifacts.
Read more about SDI at https://forskning.ruc.dk/en/organisations/b%C3%A6redygtig-digitalisering/
Responsibilities and tasks
The successful candidate’s main tasks will be to undertake research and research-based teaching within the field of research.
The research responsibilities include obligations to perform original research, see it through to publication, and engage in scientific communication. The candidate will be expected to build and maintain a significant record of publications and research contributions. In addition, the ideal candidate will seek visibility within their field of research, for example by organizing research events.
The teaching responsibilities associated with the position involve education programmes at the undergraduate level, graduate level, and executive master level. At all three levels, the teaching tasks consist partly of course teaching and partly of project supervision. The ideal candidate can teach in all the following education programmes:
- The bachelor programme in humanities and technology and the bachelor programme in informatics (https://ruc.dk/humtek and https://ruc.dk/bachelor/informatik)
- The graduate programme in Digital Transformation (https://ruc.dk/kandidat/digital-transformation)
- The Executive Master programme in project and change management (https://ruc.dk/mpf)
In addition to research and teaching, the candidate must contribute to a strong research culture in the research group. The position also requires sharing knowledge with partners outside of academia, including participation in the public debate. The candidate should also contribute to the ongoing development of the problem-oriented project-learning teaching model and be part of strengthening the interdisciplinary, exemplary, and collaborative approach, characteristic of the teaching environment at Roskilde University.
An assistant professor is required to complete the educational training programme for assistant professors at Roskilde University.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent within computer-supported cooperative work, human-computer interaction, information systems, or a similar field.
We are seeking applicants with a strong research profile in digital transformation, preferably rooted in a predominantly empirical approach to research, including action research, field experiments, and workplace studies. Applicants should demonstrate research contributions and teaching qualifications in one or both of the following subject areas: (1) digital leadership, including IT and enterprise architecture, IT strategy and governance, organisational IT security and risk management, project management, and process innovation and (2) digital design, including digital fabrication, interaction design, research through design, and interactive user experiences. Experience with the societal and organisational implications of digital transformations that involve emerging technologies will be considered an advantage.
The successful candidate will become a member of the SDI research group and should relate their research to that of the group. In addition to the research qualifications, the applicant should have the qualifications necessary for teaching in several of the above-mentioned education programmes.
The candidate is expected to master Danish (or Swedish/Norwegian) to the extent of being able to teach and supervise in Danish and to participate in ongoing administrative and collegial cooperation. Mastery of Danish is also critical to the possibility of conducting empirical research in Danish settings.
The ideal candidate shall possess good cooperative skills, be visible, and actively participate in the daily activities of the research group and education programmes. The candidate should be willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across the department. We encourage candidates from transdisciplinary research environments possessing the ability to collaborate with researchers from multiple fields of research to apply for this position.
Applicants must indicate whether they apply for an assistant or associate professorship.
Candidates applying for an assistant professorship
The ideal candidate for an assistant professorship is expected to:
- Perform research and publish in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences
- Teach courses and supervise projects in the above-mentioned education programmes
- Participate in research projects led by members of the SDI research group
- Contribute to the activities in the SDI research group
- Contribute to an engaging learning environment and to the work environment in the department
Candidates applying for an associate professorship
The ideal candidate for an associate professorship is expected to:
- Perform research and regularly publish in high-ranking journals and leading conferences
- Teach courses and supervise projects in the above-mentioned education programmes
- Attract external research funding and manage research projects in collaboration with external partners
- Contribute to the development of the research profile of the SDI research group
- Contribute to an engaging learning environment and to developing RUC’s education programmes
- Teach/supervise/assess PhDs and attract new PhD students and postdocs
Applicants are referred to the university’s Faculty expectations for further specification of the required level of qualification within research, teaching, networking, fundraising, impact, outreach, and so forth (the Faculty Expectations are available at: https://ruc.dk/en/working-roskilde-university#accordion-Supplementary-sources).
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to:
- relevance of research expertise for the position and research group,
- experience in teaching and in education development and management,
- relevance of teaching expertise for the education programmes,
- scientific production at an international level,
- the ability to create, promote, and utilize research results,
- the ability to create an engaging and interactive learning environment that motivates and inspires students to develop all aspects of their profiles,
- the ability to attract external funding and manage research projects in collaboration with external partners,
- networks, experience from strong research environments, and collaborative abilities.
Experience with problem-oriented project supervision and teaching at the university level are an advantage.
Questions
For further information about the position, please contact head of section Morten Hertzum on tel. (+45) 4674 3158 or mhz@ruc.dk, head of research group Nina Boulus-Rødje on tel. (+45) 4674 3556 or ninabr@ruc.dk, or head of studies Benedicte Fleron on tel. (+45) 4674 3229 or bff@ruc.dk.
Terms of employment
The employment is full time, and you will refer to the Head of Department, Peter Kjær.
The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.
Application procedure
After the deadline for applications the Dean will shortlist applicants for assessment with assistance from the recruitment committee including the chairperson of the assessment committee.
Shortly after the application deadline all applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been selected for assessment.
The shortlisted applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the composition of the committee and - later on - their assessment.
Once the recruitment process is completed, all applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.
Application
To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/
Only applications in English are accepted.
Applications must include:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Documentation of education
4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)
5. A complete list of publications
6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment
If any of the publications that you want included in the assessment are the result of a joint effort, the extent and the nature of your contribution to each individual work must then be clarified in a co-author statement (find template here)
Please submit your application no later than April 1, 2026.
Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.
Roskilde University wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.