Vacant job

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

The University Library and Student Support is responsible for a project using the Collaborative Learning (SI) method at Mid Sweden University. Collaborative Learning means that trained SI leaders hold regular study meetings for students in specific courses. The meetings focus on developing effective study techniques, improving understanding of course content, and increasing confidence before exams. Staff at UB train the SI leaders, coordinate the work, and act as a supervisory support for the SI leaders.

We are now looking for SI leaders for courses in computer science 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 on campus in Sundsvall within the field of computer science. 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 report attendance and participate in supervisory meetings. The role also involves participating in development and evaluation work.

Qualifications

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

You will be employed as a student assistant (amanuens) and must meet the requirements described in Mid Sweden University's employment regulations. Eligible for employment as a student assistant is anyone admitted to undergraduate or advanced level education.

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 have the ability to plan and prioritize 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 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. We welcome your application via our recruitment system by 2026-06-18. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close 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 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, salary 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 organization. Salary setting is in accordance with the central wage agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Regulation. We are happy to receive questions from you who are interested in working with us but decline offers from those who sell advertising and recruitment services.