Vacant job

Folkuniversitetet offers daytime and evening courses as well as lectures in areas such as languages, economics, communication, writing, and aesthetic subjects. Our courses are primarily aimed at individuals but also at associations and companies. For the autumn of 2025, we are now looking for one or more course leaders in the humanities and behavioral sciences.

About the assignment
We are looking for one or more course leaders in the humanities and behavioral sciences. Our courses are mainly conducted in the evenings, but there are also courses during the day and on weekends in our premises located in Karlstad. Various types of courses are of interest, e.g., in psychology, behavioral science, religion, history, and philosophy. Please feel free to bring your own suggestions and ideas!

You will plan and conduct your courses independently and follow up and register attendance.

Your competence and background
You have a great interest and expertise in your subject area and find joy in teaching others. Previous experience in teaching adults is an advantage. Since the instruction is conducted in Swedish, you should be able to express yourself well in Swedish.
As a course leader at Folkuniversitetet, you are expected to have the ability to tailor the teaching to individuals and bring out each individual's potential. It is important that you enjoy conveying knowledge and see the positive in participants developing. You are flexible, attentive, and structured, and you have experience working independently. We also expect you to share our view on the equal value of all people and the right to knowledge.

Employment form
The employment is a project-based position (employment per course) with compensation per study hour. Planning takes place in close cooperation with responsible staff at Folkuniversitetet.

Application
Welcome with your application in the form of a CV and cover letter no later than 2025-04-14 via our e-recruitment. We process incoming applications continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

For more information and questions
Emma Iderström Lidén, Educational Leader, emma.iderstrom-liden@folkuniversitetet.se (mailto:emma.iderstrom-liden@folkuniversitetet.se)