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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and approximately 4,700 employees. The university offers a variety of high-quality programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, including the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.

The societal transformation and significant green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it is about conducting research on – and in the midst of – a transforming society. It is also about delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. This is where the future is created.

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Description

The Department of Law is expanding and currently has over 70 employees.

The department is responsible for education within the law program, several other educational programs, and a large number of standalone courses. More information about our activities can be found on our website: Department of Law (https://www.umu.se/juridiska-institutionen/).

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities as a teaching assistant are to assist with teaching in the department's courses and support course leaders with related tasks, such as assessing assignments, managing seminars, preparing and distributing course materials, and other administration depending on current needs. Other tasks may include handling and registering incoming books to the department's library. Additional tasks may arise, and the content and conditions of employment may change over time.

As a teaching assistant, you will engage in the following courses:

• Introduction to Law and Civil Law
• Constitutional Law

Qualifications

Employment as a teaching assistant is regulated in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (HF). Only those who are admitted to undergraduate or advanced level education may be employed as teaching assistants (Chapter 5 § 10 HF).

For this position, we are looking for an actively studying student in the law program at Umeå University. We seek someone who has completed at least 90 credits from the law program. Personal qualities will be highly valued.

Conditions

The position involves work up to 10% of full-time with varying scope during the period 20250819-20260209. The employment must be completed alongside studies, and the salary placement is based on the established salary scale for teaching assistants.

Application

You apply via the e-recruitment system Varbi, and your application must be submitted no later than April 28, 2025. Your application should include:

• CV
• Cover letter (max 1 page)
• Proof of study results from Ladok (or equivalent)

Your application should indicate why you are applying for the position and if you have experience with similar tasks.

Umeå University aims to provide an equal and equitable environment where open conversations between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.

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