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Karlstad University has approximately 1,400 employees and 18,700 students distributed across two inspiring campus environments in Karlstad and Arvika. Read more about us at: kau.se/jobb (https://kau.se/jobb)

Description

The Ingesund University College of Music (MHI) is part of the Department of Artistic Studies at Karlstad University and serves as the university's second campus in Arvika. MHI is a well-regarded institution with strong student recruitment. Here, subject teacher degrees in music are offered, with a focus on upper secondary school, aiming to train artistic educators qualified for upper secondary schools, comprehensive schools, as well as music and arts schools. MHI and Karlstad University also now have the authority to award artistic degrees at the bachelor's and master's levels.

Rhythmics constitutes a central part of the broad competencies that music teacher students are expected to develop. Through rhythmics, children's creativity, musicality, and participation are promoted, and the subject unites music, movement, and learning in both practical and theoretical teaching. As a teacher of rhythmics, you contribute to the students' music didactic and artistic development, work methodically with improvisation and music creation, and participate in course development in close collaboration with colleagues.

We are now seeking a University Lecturer in Music with a specialization in Rhythmics who wishes to strengthen and further develop our educational environment.

Read more on our website: kau.se/musikhogskolan-ingesund (https://kau.se/musikhogskolan-ingesund)

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include:

• Planning and conducting teaching in rhythmics within the music teacher education and continuing education courses
• Planning and conducting teaching in rhythmics methodology for children
• Supervising students
• Developing course content
• Leading artistic projects

Administrative tasks occur, such as participation in skills tests, course planning, and course administration. To contribute to a good working environment and the development of operations, you are present and participate in daily work and community activities.

Qualifications

Eligible for employment as a University Lecturer is someone who has a professional degree of at least 180 hp (higher education credits) or a music teacher degree with a focus on rhythmics, as well as documented pedagogical competence.

According to Karlstad University's employment regulations, teachers must have the personal qualities required to fulfill the position, as well as a well-conducted university pedagogical education. If the education is missing, employment may still take place, provided that the employee commits to completing it within the framework of the competence development period during the first two years of employment or applies to validate equivalent knowledge.

Since teaching is conducted in Swedish, the work requires good knowledge of Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) in both speech and writing. Good knowledge of English is also a requirement.

• Employment Regulations at Karlstad University (https://kau.se/om-kau/om-oss/arbetsliv/anstallningsordning)

Evaluation Criteria

Of particular importance is experience of teaching at the university level and teaching rhythmics for children in comprehensive schools and arts schools.

We also place great emphasis on personal qualities such as good teamwork skills, the ability to create good relationships with colleagues and students, and the ability to take initiative and show engagement with others' initiatives.

Important is also good administrative competence, good ability to inform about development work, as well as good ability to collaborate with colleagues and the surrounding society.

Conditions

The employment is a permanent position with a scope of 20%, with a start date as soon as possible after agreement. Probationary employment may be applied.

The employment requires presence at the Ingesund University College of Music for at least 20 of the academic year's 40 teaching weeks, as well as weeks with joint departmental and planning days.

Application

The application is made via the university's web-based recruitment tool, Varbi. You are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement, that any documents in languages other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, or English are translated, and that your competence is documented in a way that allows for an objective, qualitative assessment. A complete application must be received by the end of the application period. An incomplete application may result in your competence not being assessed in all respects.

The application must include:

• CV
• Cover letter describing your qualifications in relation to the content of the position
• Description of pedagogical and professional merits
• Copies of relevant grades, degree certificates, and certificates from previous work environments
• Statement of language skills
• Two references, at least one from a previous or current manager

All documents and publications you wish to be part of your application must be attached to the digital application (not links). Name each uploaded document so it is clear what it contains. Materials that cannot be sent electronically, such as books and publications, should be sent to the address below.

Karlstad University
HR Administrator
651 88 KARLSTAD

Last application date: June 4, 2026

Reference number: REK2026/132

We welcome your application!

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We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.