University of Borås is hiring a Teaching Assistant

The University of Borås offers more than just a job – here you can influence and contribute to development. We want you to feel good both at work and outside of it. Therefore, we offer flexible working hours, a generous vacation agreement, and good conditions for parental leave. There is also the opportunity for international professional development through studies or internships abroad. With our central location, you have close access to the city's offerings and good commuting options.

Your Responsibilities

As a teaching assistant at the Department of Library and Information Science, you will have a varied and meaningful role. Part of your work will involve being a mentor for students who have been granted targeted pedagogical support. This means supporting the student in planning and structuring their studies, in accordance with the support outlined in the student's NAIS decision.

In addition to mentoring, your tasks may also include supervision, grading, laboratory work, workshops, and seminar activities within our undergraduate programs. It may also involve contributing to pedagogical development, participating in research, developing course materials, or supporting the department's communication. The tasks will be adapted based on your profile and competencies.

You will work closely with our teachers and especially with the department's coordinator for mentoring. Together, we create a good learning environment for our students.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is enrolled in a program at the University of Borås, Academy of Library, Information, Pedagogy, and IT. You need to be studying at an advanced level or in the third year of your bachelor's program and have good and documented skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

It is an advantage to have:

• pedagogical training and previous experience in teaching/mentoring.
• previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• good academic results and demonstrated interest in scientific activities.

Your Employment

The position as a teaching assistant is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance (HF Chapter 5). The appointment is for one year with a working percentage of 25–50%, as agreed. The start date is August 15, 2025, or as agreed. The place of employment is Borås. Diary number: PA2025/119.

How to Apply

Welcome with your complete application including the diary number and attachments via our recruitment system by August 15.

Guide on how to apply in our recruitment system and attachments to be included.

The University of Borås encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives as this enriches and strengthens our operations. We strive for a balanced gender distribution among employees and value diversity in our work.

Want to know more?

The University of Borås is a government authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension.

Employee Benefits

Work with us

Contact the individuals below if you want to know more about the job:

Karen Nowé Hedvall, recruiting manager.

Union representatives are Selma Music and Antonios Tsertsidis, Saco-S, who can be reached via the university's switchboard at phone number 033-435 40 00. The union representative for OFR/S can be reached via [email protected].

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