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Department of Information Technology is looking for Teaching Assistants

The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels.

We are currently the third largest department at Uppsala University, with over 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 doctoral students. Approximately 5000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. More information about us can be found on our website (https://www.uu.se/institution/informationsteknologi). We are now looking for students who want to work as teaching assistants during periods 4 and 5.

Job Responsibilities

Participation in teaching in one or more of the listed courses below. Participation in teaching includes, for example, involvement in laboratory sessions and lectures, grading assignments, answering students' questions, and supervising student projects. Courses marked SVE are taught in Swedish, and those marked ENG are taught in English. Applications are accepted in Uppsala University's recruitment system. For specific questions regarding a course, please contact Jarmo Rantakokko.

Period 4:

• 1TD352 Scientific Computing for Data Analysis, ENG

Period 5:

• 1TD317 Computers and Programming, SVE

If you have not been a teaching assistant before, the job responsibilities also include a mandatory introduction day.

Qualifications

To be employed as a teaching assistant, it is required that you are admitted to undergraduate or graduate education. Employment as a teaching assistant is regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5. The applicant must demonstrate good academic results, particularly in the area of the course they will assist with, as well as very good knowledge of Swedish (only for courses taught in Swedish) and English, both spoken and written.

Desirable/meritorious

Previous experience in participating in teaching relevant courses at the university level is particularly meritorious. Experience with relevant IT systems (Studium) is desirable, as well as good knowledge of Uppsala University's organization.

Application Procedure

The application should include a letter where the applicant briefly describes their experience in teaching, language, and knowledge (e.g., study certificates). The application should also include which courses the applicant is interested in and an estimate of the number of hours they wish to work (per course and period, and the total number of hours should sum to 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120). Please also attach your registration certificate.

About the Employment

The employment is temporary, until June 21, 2026, or September 14, 2026, depending on which period(s) you work, according to HF Chapter 5 § 12. The extent is between 5% and 50%. Start dates are March 9, 2026, or May 26, 2026, depending on which period(s) you work, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Jarmo Rantakokko, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Welcome with your application by February 2, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/121.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The employment may be subject to security screening. A prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved during the security screening.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are accepted in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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