Vacant job

Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management

We are looking for two course administrators, working 40–50% of full-time, to provide teaching support and administration within the undergraduate education at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management.

A part-time position as a course administrator offers the opportunity to combine work with studies in the final stages of your education, such as a thesis project, or to combine it with job seeking after graduation. The role provides in-depth knowledge of the courses you are involved in, practical work experience within academia, and pedagogical experience.

About the job

The responsibilities include course administration for various courses at the department, assisting in teaching activities, and acting as a support for students and course coordinators. You will collaborate closely with different course leaders and serve as a link between students and the teaching staff.

Your background

Eligible candidates are students who have recently graduated or are in the final stages of their education at the Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Tree Production (LTV).

Requirements for the position:

• Communication and collaboration skills, independence, organizational ability, engagement, and pedagogical curiosity.
• Knowledge of landscape architecture methods for analysis, construction, design, communication, and visual representation, both analog and digital.
• Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Merits:

• Good knowledge of woody plants (lignoses), perennials, and soil science.
• Good skills in academic writing.
• Good skills in digital tools, primarily ArcGIS and AutoCAD.

Please attach to your application:

• A concise cover letter.
• A concise CV.
• A transcript of records from https://student.ladok.se/student/app/studentwebb/ (https://student.ladok.se/student/app/studentwebb/) showing all completed courses and any degree awarded.

About us

The Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (LAPF) at SLU Alnarp is an internationally leading academic environment for education, research, and collaboration regarding changes and development of landscapes. The department is responsible for a large number of courses in undergraduate and graduate education.

More information about the department at https://www.slu.se/en/departments/landscape-architecture-planning-and-management/ (https://www.slu.se/en/departments/landscape-architecture-planning-and-management/)

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/)

Location: Alnarp

Employment type: Fixed-term employment during the period 24 August 2026 to 17 January 2027, or as agreed.

Extent: 40–50%. Working hours may vary between 08:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Start date: 24 August 2026, or as agreed.

Application: Please submit your application via the button below by 2026-06-22.

Union representatives: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems, and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. The main campuses are in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive working environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences lays the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.