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The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University's third largest department, with over 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 doctoral students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. More information about us can be found on the Department of Information Technology's website. We are now looking for students who wish to work as teaching assistants (amanuenses) for Period 1 and Period 2.

Responsibilities

Participation in the teaching of one or more of the courses listed below. Participation in teaching includes, for example, attending 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 received via Uppsala University's recruitment system. For specific questions regarding a course, please contact Karl Marklund.

Period 1:

1DT051 Introduction to Information Technology (SWE/ENG)

1MD016 Human-Computer Interaction (Distance) (ENG)

Period 1-2:

1DT110 Information Technology - Opportunities and Challenges (Distance) (SWE/ENG)

Period 2:

1MD016 Human-Computer Interaction (ENG)

1MD033 Inclusive Design and Evaluation (ENG)

1MD031 Interface Programming with a User Perspective (ENG)

If you have not previously worked as a teaching assistant, the responsibilities also include a mandatory introduction day.

Qualification Requirements

Employment as a teaching assistant is regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5. Only those admitted to education at the first or second cycle level may be employed as a teaching assistant (HEO Ch. 5 §10). 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 in both speech and writing.

Desirable/Meritorious Qualifications

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

Application Procedure

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

About the Employment

The employment is fixed-term, until November 15, 2026, or January 31, 2027, depending on the period(s) worked, according to HEO Ch. 5 § 12. The extent is between 3% and 23%. Start date: August 17, 2026, or October 19, 2026, depending on the period(s) worked, or by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the employment is provided by: Karl Marklund, [email protected].

Welcome to submit your application by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Ref: UFV-PA 2026/1014.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. 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 all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

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

The employment may be subject to a security clearance. In the event of a security clearance, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received via Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union Representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]