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Do you want to help adults develop their Swedish in studies, daily life, and working life? Do you thrive on adapting teaching to different participants, contexts, and assignments? Then this might be a role for you.

Folkuniversitetet is looking for a Swedish teacher based in Karlskrona. In this role, you will plan, conduct, and follow up on teaching for adult participants both on-site and digitally. The assignments vary in format and scope, so we are looking for someone who is confident in their teaching role, flexible, and accustomed to meeting diverse needs.

About Folkuniversitetet

Folkuniversitetet is a non-profit and independent organization working with adult education, civic education, and lifelong learning throughout Sweden. We believe in the power of knowledge and people's ability to develop through learning — in working life, in society, and in life itself.

Here, you will work in an organization where quality, engagement, and respect for the individual are at the center. We value collaboration, innovation, and professional interaction, both with participants, clients, and colleagues.

About the role

As a Swedish teacher, you will teach adults who need to develop their Swedish in relation to studies, work, and daily communication. This may involve strengthening oral communication, vocabulary, subject-related language, and linguistic confidence in various situations.

You will plan the teaching based on the assignment's needs, the participants' level, and the context in which they operate. In some assignments, you will work independently, while in others, you will collaborate with colleagues and contact persons at the client's organization.

Teaching takes place primarily on-site in Karlskrona and, when necessary, digitally.

Your responsibilities

You will, among other things:

• plan, conduct, and follow up on Swedish teaching for adult participants
• adapt content and methods based on participants' language level, goals, and context
• teach both on-site and digitally
• develop and adapt pedagogical material for relevant and realistic situations
• monitor participants' development and document progress
• provide feedback to clients when necessary
• collaborate with colleagues regarding quality, method development, and assignment planning

We are looking for you who

We believe you are a confident and engaged teacher who enjoys creating structure, building trust, and making teaching relevant for adult participants. You are receptive, professional, and adaptable when conditions change.

To succeed in the role, we would like you to have:

• at least 5 years of experience teaching Swedish, preferably within adult education
• relevant academic education in Swedish, Swedish as a second language, pedagogy, or equivalent
• experience teaching adult participants in various contexts
• good digital skills and experience with remote teaching
• ability to work independently while collaborating well with colleagues and clients
• excellent command of Swedish in speech and writing
• It is an advantage if you have experience in customized teaching for adults in various organizations.

Why you should choose Folkuniversitetet

Here, you will have meaningful work where you make a concrete difference in people's daily lives, studies, and working life. You will become part of a values-driven organization with strong pedagogical competence and a genuine commitment to learning.

We offer a professional and supportive work environment where you can use your skills, develop in your role, and help shape teaching that makes a real difference.

Employment type

The position involves assignments under fixed-term contracts. The scope of the assignments may vary over time based on operational needs.

Application

We welcome your application via our digital application system. Please include:

• CV
• a short cover letter describing your pedagogical experience and interest in customized language teaching
• relevant degree and course certificates
• Also, please state your availability and desired start date.