SI Leaders Wanted for the Social Science Program

The University Library and Student Support (UB) is tasked with providing library services, learning, and student support.

Learning support includes promoting information literacy in education and providing an inspiring study environment for students. Student support refers to assistance for students in academic writing, mathematics and statistics, study techniques, as well as information retrieval and reference management. Additionally, the department offers central academic guidance, pedagogical support for students with permanent disabilities, and student health services.

The University Library and Student Support is responsible for a project using the method of Supplemental Instruction (SI) at Mid Sweden University. Supplemental Instruction involves trained SI leaders conducting regular study sessions for students in a specific course. These sessions focus on developing effective study techniques, improving understanding of course content, and increasing confidence before exams. Staff at UB train the SI leaders, coordinate the work, and provide mentorship support to the SI leaders.

We are now looking for 1-2 SI leaders for the Social Science Program for a part-time position at UB.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who wants to train as an SI leader and prepare and conduct study sessions within the Social Science Program on the Sundsvall campus. As an SI leader, you will plan and conduct approximately one session per week for 1-2 hours for a group of 5-15 students, report attendance, and participate in mentor meetings. The role also includes participating in development and evaluation work.

Eligibility and Qualifications

You are studying in the Social Science Program at Mid Sweden University and have passed the B-course in Political Science. You are interested in pedagogy and supporting other students in their learning. You are eager to develop your own leadership skills.

You will be employed as a teaching assistant and must meet the eligibility requirements described at this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447).

Eligible for employment as a teaching assistant is anyone who is admitted to undergraduate or graduate education.

Processing

The preparation of the employment follows the procedures outlined in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and proceeds in accordance with this link (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/styrdokument/ny-styrning-planering-och-uppfoljning/Personal/Anstalla-personal/?item=311447).

Employment and Start Date

The position encompasses 7.5-15% of full-time (3-6 hours per week) starting from 2026-01-05 or as agreed. Working hours are scheduled outside of the participants' scheduled lectures. The assignment is determined by semester, but no later than 2026-06-05.

The employment may be renewed in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 12 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100).

Location

Sundsvall

Information

For further information, please contact Mikael Reberg at 010 - 142 84 77 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or Anna-Karin Enqvist at 010 - 1428180, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

Application documents should be in Swedish or English.

Tell us about yourself and why you want to work as an SI leader. Attach your resume/CV.

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system no later than 2025-12-15.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located near the sea, forests, and mountains, which creates conditions for a fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created here through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to balance work with leisure and have a good balance in life. We offer flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplements during parental leave and illness, and generous vacation days.

Mid Sweden University actively works for equal opportunities and strives to take advantage of the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the organization. Your personal data will be processed and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation. We welcome inquiries from those interested in working with us but decline offers from those selling advertising and recruitment services.