Vacant job

University Library and Student Support (UB) is responsible for providing library services, learning support, and student support. Learning support involves promoting information competence within 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 permanent disabilities, and student health services.

UB manages a project using the Supplemental Instruction (SI) method at Mid Sweden University. SI 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 students' confidence before exams. UB staff train the SI-leaders, coordinate the work, and act as mentors.

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 facilitate approximately one session per week for 1–2 hours with a group of 5–15 students. You will report attendance and participate in mentoring meetings. The role also includes participating in development and evaluation work.

Qualifications

You are enrolled in one of the following programs at Mid Sweden University: Master of Science in Engineering (Computer Science), Computer Science (180 hp), or Master of Science in Industrial Economics. You must have passed the courses from the first semester. We are looking for someone interested in pedagogy and supporting other students in their learning, as well as developing your own leadership skills.

The employment is as an assistant (amanuens) according to Mid Sweden University's employment regulations. To be eligible, 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 with empathy, and work constructively with others. Furthermore, you are structured, organized, and able to plan and prioritize your work effectively. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities.

Processing

The processing of the employment follows the forms specified in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and continues 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 semester, 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
Place of employment: 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. Please submit your application 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 close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding society. At the same time, we are located next to the sea, forest, and mountains, creating conditions for an excellent 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 sickness, and generous vacation days. Mid Sweden University works actively for equal opportunities and strives to utilize the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the operations. Salary setting is in accordance with central collective agreements (RALS/RALS-T). Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the GDPR. We welcome questions from interested candidates but decline offers from advertising and recruitment services.