Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant in Journalism

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 diverse range of high-quality programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, including the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which 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, this means conducting research about – and within – a transforming society. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is created.

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Department of Culture and Media Studies

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: kultmed (http://www.umu.se/kultmed).

Job Responsibilities

As a teaching assistant, you will primarily work with technical equipment related to photography and video and assist students in completing tasks involving, for example, editing moving images and sound. We exclusively use Adobe programs. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for creating favorable conditions during seminars, welcoming and guiding guest lecturers, and conducting evaluations of courses.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment as a teaching assistant, you must be admitted to a degree program at the undergraduate or advanced level according to Chapter 5, Section 10 of the Higher Education Act. You must be able to present proof of admission to such a program at the time the employment decision is made. The holder of the position should be a student throughout the entire employment period.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with previous study experience in the relevant subject area. You have a good ability to communicate and express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English. You are service-oriented, responsible, and independent in your work. You possess good collaboration and planning skills.

Significant weight will be given to previous academic results and prior work experience. Personal suitability will also be considered.

Additional Information

The position is 20% of full-time, approximately 8 hours per week, starting on 2026-02-01 or by agreement, until 2026-06-07. The position is located in Umeå, and the workplace will be provided at the department.

You apply via Umeå University's recruitment system Varbi by 2025-12-29. Your application should include a personal letter, CV/resume, and transcripts from Ladok showing completed courses, including any credit transfers.

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

For inquiries about the position, please contact the head of the department, Sofia Pulls, at 090-786 57 97, [email protected], or university lecturer Henrik Klingberg at 090-786 71 17, [email protected].

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