Job Advertisement: Assistant in Medical Pedagogy

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. There are approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Do you want to contribute to the development of medical pedagogy while gaining valuable experience alongside your studies?

MedCUL is now seeking 3 assistants who want to work with pedagogical development within the Faculty of Medicine.

Workplace Description

The Medical Faculty's Centre for Teaching and Learning (MedCUL) has the overarching mission to support the faculty's teachers and management in developing the quality of education. We offer accredited higher education pedagogical training (BHU), workshops, and seminars in medical pedagogy, supervisor training, as well as practice-oriented support for educational programs, program boards, and individual teachers.

The faculty conducts education closely linked to healthcare operations, which means a particular focus on supervision, learning environments, and pedagogical processes in healthcare education.

Our work is based on current research in medical pedagogy and higher education pedagogy and is closely linked to the faculty's quality work. MedCUL consists of teachers, TA staff, and student assistants, and as a team, we work closely together with the ambition that our work should be characterized by collegiality, creativity, and joy at work.

We Offer

Previous assistants have experienced that the work provides:

• an insight into the university as a workplace
• knowledge and skills that strengthen personal professional development
• increased pedagogical competence and understanding of medical pedagogy
• training in planning and leading meetings and teaching
• a flexible and stimulating part-time job that can be combined with studies

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

As an assistant, you will contribute a student perspective to the pedagogical work at MedCUL and within the faculty. You will lead workshops and discussions with students or staff. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to create and edit materials (film, text, presentations) for digital teaching. You will work with MedCUL's courses together with course leaders to design and conduct workshops for student groups on various learning themes.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• that you are admitted to undergraduate or advanced level education according to Chapter 5, Section 10 of the Higher Education Act
• that you are an active student in one of the Medical Faculty's educational programs (term 3 or higher), or alternatively in terms 1-2 of one of the faculty's master's programs
• that you have completed your studies so far without re-registration or outstanding courses
• interest in learning and education and a willingness to engage in pedagogical development work across program boundaries
• the ability to work alongside your studies

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities. You need to be curious, flexible, and have good collaboration skills. The tasks require that you are willing to learn new digital systems.

Desirable qualifications for the position include:

• experience from VFU/VIL/clinical practice
• previous experience in leading or working on projects

Other

The position is temporary for one year with a workload of 15-20% of full-time, starting on February 16 or by agreement.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, diploma or equivalent, as well as any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education is conducted in close collaboration with healthcare and is well rooted in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a wide field of experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is an intensive knowledge meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

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