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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions, with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a wide variety of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research across several scientific fields, including the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editor, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture.

The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research on – and within – a society in transition. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is created.

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The Department of Applied Physics and Electronics provides teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels within mechanical engineering, electronics/computer engineering, energy technology, building technology, and media technology. We are now looking for a teaching assistant in energy technology. The position is for 10% of a full-time equivalent for a period of 10 months, starting August 24, 2025, or as agreed. The employment must be carried out concurrently with studies, and the workload may vary during the term. The application deadline is June 17, 2025.

Responsibilities

The role of teaching assistant involves supervising laboratory sessions and participating in the assessment of students' lab reports. The duties also include other tasks beyond teaching, such as developing existing laboratory exercises and quality work related to course and program evaluations. In the quality work, the following points may be relevant:

• Compile course evaluations from different years
• Analyze and evaluate different courses based on collected data
• Discuss and consult with students on the program regarding shortcomings and good examples
• Contribute suggestions for changes
• Evaluate and document all relevant tasks, and communicate this to relevant stakeholders.
• Help, support, and inform the program's students on matters related to the education.
• Work within the program leadership on issues that increase the program's collaboration and marketing, both internally and externally.

In addition, the role includes being a contact teaching assistant for our educational programs and participating in activities aimed at primary and upper secondary schools (e.g., participating in Umeå University's Open House Day).

Eligibility

Eligible for employment as a teaching assistant is a student who has been admitted to undergraduate or advanced level education at a university or college.

Qualifications

You who apply for the position as a teaching assistant should:

• be an active student in year 2, 3, or 4 of the Civil Engineering program in Energy Technology at Umeå University
• understand and be interested in explaining energy technology processes
• have good planning skills and be able to complete tasks on time.

Furthermore, you should have good social competence and be interested in teaching and educational issues. The selection among applicants is made based on the applicant's merits, suitability, and experience of similar tasks.

Scope

The employment period is limited to one year, starting as agreed. The position is for 10% of a full-time equivalent, but the actual workload may vary during the term. The employment must be carried out concurrently with studies.

We welcome an increase in the number of women applying for teaching assistant positions with us and therefore specifically encourage them to apply.

Application

The application must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and be received no later than June 17, 2025.

Your application should include:

• A CV containing information about education and work experience
• A short description of yourself, along with a motivation for why you are applying for the position. Also state if you have previous experience of similar tasks.
• Attach a certificate of study results from Studentweb.

The selection among applicants is made based on the applicant's merits, qualifications, suitability, and experience of similar tasks.

For questions, please contact: Anders Rebbling (Study Director), [email protected] or Jimmy Vesterberg (Program Coordinator), [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!

Umeå University aims to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lays the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position.

To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are salespeople: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of further job advertisements.

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