The process of appointing academic staff representatives is regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance and the election is carried out in accordance with Lund University’s Rules of Procedure and Appointment Rules.
Eligible candidates
Eligible candidates are individuals employed as academic staff in accordance with Lund University’s Rules of Procedure and Appointment Rules, namely professor, visiting professor, adjunct professor, senior lecturer, adjunct senior lecturer, associate senior lecturer, postdoctoral fellow, lecturer and adjunct lecturer.
Nomination period
The nomination period is between 9 February and 2 March 2026.
All employees at Lund University have the right to nominate candidates, and self-nominations are allowed. Before a nomination is submitted, the person making the nomination is responsible for ensuring that the candidate is eligible, has been informed about the nomination and would accept the assignment.
The following enclosures must accompany the nomination:
- The candidate’s CV (max. two pages), with special emphasis on management and elected office assignments
- Nomination statement (max. 250 words)
Use the following form for the nomination (also enclose the CV in the form): Nominate
Criteria for academic staff representatives
The qualities and experience that are particularly important for the assignment are:
- Very strong background in research and education at Lund University
- An understanding of the activities of the entire University
- Responsiveness and clarity
- Experience of academic management or elected office assignments
In terms of composition, the aim is to have broad representation from the faculties as well as a good gender balance and a group that can work well together.