Vacant job

The University Library and Student Support (UB) is responsible for providing library services, learning support, and student support. Learning support involves promoting information literacy in education and offering an inspiring study environment. Student support includes assistance with academic writing, mathematics, statistics, study skills, information retrieval, and reference management. The department also handles central study guidance, pedagogical support for students with permanent 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 meetings for students in specific courses. These meetings focus on developing effective study techniques, improving understanding of course content, and boosting confidence before exams. UB staff train the SI-leaders, coordinate the work, and provide supervisory support.

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 meetings on campus in Sundsvall within the subject of computer science. As an SI-leader, you will plan and lead approximately one meeting per week, lasting 1–2 hours, for a group of 5–15 students. You will 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 following programs at Mid Sweden University: Civil Engineer in Computer Science, Computer Science (180 credits), or Civil Engineer in Industrial Economics, and have passed the courses in the first semester. You are interested in pedagogy and supporting other students in their learning. You have a strong desire to develop your leadership skills.

The position is as an assistant (amanuens) and you must meet the requirements described in Mid Sweden University's employment regulations. To be eligible for employment as an assistant, you must be admitted to education at the first or second cycle (bachelor's or master's level).

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 able 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 is for 7.5–20% of full-time from 2026-09-01 or as agreed. The assignment is determined per semester, but no longer than until 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 CV. We welcome your application via our recruitment system by 2026-08-10. 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, forests, and mountains, creating 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 collective agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data is processed and stored in accordance with the GDPR. We are happy to receive questions from you who are interested in working with us, but we decline calls from those selling advertising and recruitment services.