Vacant job

The University Library and Student Support (UB) is responsible for providing library services, learning support, and student support. Learning support aims to promote information literacy within education and create an inspiring study environment. Student support includes assistance with academic writing, mathematics, statistics, study techniques, as well as information retrieval and reference management. The department also handles central study guidance, pedagogical support for students with permanent disabilities, and student health services.

The University Library and Student Support runs a project using the Collaborative Learning (SI) method at Mid Sweden University. SI involves trained SI-leaders holding regular study meetings for students in specific courses. The meetings focus on developing effective study techniques, deepening the understanding of course content, and building confidence for exams. Staff at UB train the SI-leaders, coordinate the work, and serve as a supervisory support.

We are now looking for 1–2 SI-leaders for the Social Sciences programme for a part-time position at UB.

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who wants to train as an SI-leader and prepare and lead study meetings for the Social Sciences programme on campus in Sundsvall. As an SI-leader, you plan and lead approximately one meeting per week for 1–2 hours with a group of 5–15 students. You will report attendance and participate in supervisory meetings. The role also involves participating in development and evaluation work.

Qualifications

You are studying on the Social Sciences programme at Mid Sweden University and have passed the B-course in Political Science. You are interested in pedagogy and in supporting other students in their learning. You have a genuine interest in developing your own leadership skills.

The employment is as a student assistant (amanuens), and you must meet the qualification requirements described in Mid Sweden University's employment regulations. Eligible for employment as a student assistant is anyone admitted to undergraduate or advanced level studies.

Personal Qualities

To succeed in the role, we see that you are relationship-building, proactive, and independent. You have good collaboration skills, communicate actively, and work constructively with others. Furthermore, you are structured, organized, and capable of planning and prioritizing your work effectively.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

Processing

The processing of the employment follows the forms specified in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and proceeds in accordance with Mid Sweden University's employment regulations.

Employment and Start Date

The employment covers 7.5–15% of full-time (3–6 hours per week) starting from 2026-09-01 or according to agreement. Working hours are scheduled outside the participants' scheduled lectures. The assignment is determined term by term, but no later than 2027-01-31.

The employment may be renewed in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 12 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100).

Place of Work: Sundsvall

Information

For further information, please contact Mikael Reberg, 010-142 84 77, [email protected] or Anna-Karin Enqvist, 010-142 81 80, [email protected].

Application

Tell us about yourself and why you want to work as an SI-leader. Attach a resume/CV.

Apply via our recruitment system no later than 2026-06-18.

Interviews will be held continuously, so do not wait to submit your application.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is a higher education institution with close proximity to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located next to the sea, forest, and mountains, which creates conditions for a fantastic quality of life. Here, new knowledge is created through internationally successful research and education that contribute to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to combine work with leisure and have a good balance in life. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for fitness activities, wage top-up during parental leave and sickness, and generous vacation days.

Mid Sweden University works actively for equal opportunities and strives to capitalize on the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the operations. Salary setting is carried out in accordance with the central collective agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the GDPR. We are happy to receive questions from you who are interested in working with us, but we decline offers from those selling advertising and recruitment services.