Dr. Johan Kling

Associate Professor

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Biography

Johan Örestig Kling is an Associate Professor in Sociology at Umeå University, specializing in social theory, health inequality, and social movements, with a strong focus on evolutionary theory. He earned his PhD in Sociology in 2013 with a dissertation titled 'Long Winding Road: Longitudinal Approach to Retirement Behaviour,' which analyzed retirement patterns among the elderly using data from the Panel Survey of Ageing Elderly (PSAE). His academic interests also include leadership and organizational studies, particularly the role of leadership in work life. From 2012 to 2021, Johan was a member of the editorial committee for the political theory journal 'Fronesis,' where he contributed to issues focusing on themes such as human nature, crisis, ideology, revolution, and friendship. He has collaborated with psychology researcher Jonas Olofsson on the book 'Evolutionary Theory and Human Nature,' exploring the relationship between biology and social science. Johan's teaching primarily involves Human Resource Management and Labor Relations, and he serves as the area coordinator for Leadership, Organization, and Work Life.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Teaches courses in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations; conducts research in Leadership, Organization, and Working Life.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.