Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant at the Department of Information Technology

The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels.

We are currently Uppsala University's third largest department, with over 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 doctoral students. Approximately 5000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. More information about us can be found on our website (https://www.uu.se/institution/informationsteknologi). We are now looking for students who want to work as teaching assistants during periods 1 and 2.

Job Responsibilities

Participation in teaching in one or more of the listed courses below. Participation in teaching includes, for example, attendance at laboratories and lectures, grading assignments, answering students' questions, and supervising student projects. Applications are accepted through Uppsala University's recruitment system. For specific questions regarding a course, please contact Pontus Ekberg.

• 1DL210 Algorithms and Data Structures I (period 1)
• 1DT044 Operating Systems I (period 1)
• 1DT052 Computer Networks I (period 1)
• 1DT059 Model-Based Design of Embedded Software (period 1-2)

All courses are taught in English.

If you have not been a teaching assistant before, the job responsibilities also include a mandatory introduction day.

Qualifications

To be employed as a teaching assistant, it is required that you are admitted to undergraduate or advanced level education. Employment as a teaching assistant is regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5. The applicant must demonstrate good academic results, particularly in the area of the course they will assist with, as well as very good proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Desirable/meritorious qualifications

Previous experience in teaching relevant courses at the university level is particularly meritorious. Experience with relevant IT systems (Studium) is desirable, as well as good knowledge of Uppsala University's organization.

Application Procedure

The application should include a letter where the applicant briefly describes their experience in teaching, language, and knowledge (e.g., transcripts). The application should also include which courses the applicant is interested in and an estimate of the number of hours they wish to work (per course and period, with total hours summing to 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120). Please also attach your registration certificate.

About the Employment

The employment is temporary, until November 16, 2025, or February 1, 2026, depending on which period(s) you work, according to HF Chapter 5 § 12. The extent is between 3 and 23%. Start date is August 18 or October 27, depending on which period(s) you work, or by agreement. Place of employment: Uppsala.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Pontus Ekberg, pontus.ekberg@it.uu.se (mailto:pontus.ekberg@it.uu.se).

Welcome with your application by May 5, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1084.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The employment may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved during the security clearance.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are accepted through Uppsala University's recruitment system.