Vacant job

The University Library and Student Support (UB) is responsible for providing library services, learning support, and student support. Learning support involves fostering information literacy in education and offering an inspiring study environment. Student support includes assistance with academic writing, mathematics, statistics, study techniques, information retrieval, and reference management. The department also handles central study guidance, pedagogical support for students with long-term disabilities, and student health services.

The University Library and Student Support manages a project using the Collaborative Learning (SI) method at Mid Sweden University. Collaborative Learning involves trained SI-leaders holding regular study sessions for students in specific courses. These sessions focus on developing effective study techniques, improving understanding of course content, and boosting confidence for exams. UB staff train the SI-leaders, coordinate the work, and act as a supervisory support for them.

We are now looking for SI-leaders for courses in computer science for a part-time position at UB.

Responsibilities

We are looking for you who wish to train as an SI-leader and prepare and lead study sessions on campus in Sundsvall within the subject of computer science. As an SI-leader, you plan and lead approximately one session 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 includes participating in development and evaluation work.

Qualifications

You are enrolled in one of the programs: Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Science 180 credits, or Master of Science in Industrial Economics at Mid Sweden University, and you have passed the courses from the first semester. You are interested in pedagogy and in supporting other students in their learning. You also wish to develop your leadership skills.

You will be employed as a student assistant (amanuens) and must meet the requirements described in Mid Sweden University's employment regulations. To be eligible for employment as a student assistant, you must be admitted to undergraduate or advanced level studies.

Personal Qualities

To succeed in this 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 7.5–20% of full-time from 2026-09-01, or as agreed. The assignment is determined per 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).

Number of positions: 1–4

Work location: Sundsvall

Information

For further information, please contact Johanna Wolf-Watz, 010-142 80 53, [email protected] or Mikael Reberg, 010-142 84 77, [email protected].

Application

Tell us about yourself and why you want to work as an SI-leader. Attach a resume/CV. Welcome to apply via our recruitment system no later than 2026-06-18. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is a higher education institution with close proximity to students, colleagues, and the surrounding society. 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 contributes 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 flexible working hours, support for fitness activities, salary top-up during parental leave and sick leave, 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 in accordance with the central collective agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation. We gladly receive questions from you who are interested in working with us but decline offers from those selling advertising and recruitment services.