Sociology Department at Stockholm University

The Sociology Department at Stockholm University offers a dynamic research environment with many interdisciplinary collaborations and a strong international research profile.

The department was founded in 1954 and currently has about 85 employees and approximately 600 students per academic year. We provide high-quality courses in sociology at the undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels, and in demography at the advanced and doctoral levels. We are particularly prominent in the areas of demography, family sociology, gender and equality, cultural sociology, political sociology, social policy, social networks, and social stratification. Many of our researchers utilize quantitative methods.

More information about us can be found at: https://www.su.se/enheter/sociologiska-institutionen (https://www.su.se/enheter/sociologiska-institutionen)

Job Responsibilities

As a teaching assistant, you are an important part of the technical-administrative staff at the department and are part of our T/A team. You work closely with other administrators, teachers, researchers, and students. In this role, you assist course leaders with administrative tasks and provide service and information to students, primarily via email. Responsibilities include answering student inquiries, assisting course leaders with administration, helping with exam management, etc. Other administrative tasks may also occur. A significant part of the work takes place in various IT systems, which means you need to have good IT skills or be quick to learn new systems. Experience with administrative support systems such as LADOK, Athena, TimeEdit, Inspera, and Microsoft Office is an advantage.

Qualifications

The applicant must be enrolled in education at the undergraduate or advanced level. The selection criteria applied are the applicant's professional experience and suitability. Good Swedish language skills in both spoken and written form are required.

About the Employment

The position comprises 30-50% of full-time and is temporary for three months with a good possibility of extension. Start date is according to agreement.

We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interplay between higher education and research, making Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information can be obtained from Administrative Manager, Thomas Nordgren, phone 08-16 11 98, mailto:[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university by the application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-på-su/att-söka-en-anställning (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of truth.