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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education 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, and it was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 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 society in transformation. It is also about delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is created.

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The Department of Culture and Media Studies is part of Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities and has around 70 employees.

A unique combination of subject areas makes the department a creative environment at the intersection of culture, art, literature, and media. The department conducts internationally recognized high-quality research. For more information, please visit: Department's website (https://www.umu.se/kultmed).

The Department of Culture and Media Studies is announcing two positions as teaching assistants in literary studies.

Job Responsibilities

As a teaching assistant, you will mentor students in the Program for Literary Studies and Creative Writing. You will act as a teaching assistant during seminars, supervision sessions, and creative moments in the Program for Literary Studies and Creative Writing. You will conduct social program activities during the semester and lead workshops in creative writing for program students.

Eligibility

Eligible for employment as a teaching assistant is someone who, according to Chapter 5, Section 10 of the Higher Education Act, is admitted to education at the undergraduate or advanced level. You who apply for the position must be able to present an admission notice to such education by the time the employment decision is made. The holder of the position should be a student throughout the entire employment period. By the start date, you must have passed at least two years in the Program for Literary Studies and Creative Writing at Umeå University or equivalent education.

Competence Requirements

We are looking for someone who has a good ability to communicate and express themselves verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English. You are service-oriented, responsible, and independent in your work. You have good collaboration and planning skills.

Great emphasis will be placed on previous academic results and prior experience from the labor market. Importance will also be placed on personal suitability.

Additional Information

The position comprises 20% of full-time, approximately 8 hours per week, with a start date of 2026-02-01 or by agreement, until 2026-06-07. The position is located in Umeå, and the workplace is provided by the department.

You apply via Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi no later than 2025-12-29. Your application should include a personal letter, CV/resume, and a transcript from Ladok showing completed courses including credit transfers.

Salary is regulated according to Umeå University's local collective agreement.

Inquiries about the position can be made to the head of department Sofia Pulls, 090-786 57 97, [email protected], or university lecturer Per Stam, 090-786 65 26, [email protected].

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