Call for applications 2 – appointment for qualified or excellent teacher according to Umeå university’s pedagogical qualification model (Faculty of social sciences) - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

In 2013 Umeå University introduced a model for pedagogical qualification, this model was revised 2016-06-28. The aim of the model is to contribute to an ongoing improvement of quality by stimulating teachers to develop a great pedagogical competence and also stimulate departments to create an environment that is conducive to pedagogical development.

Pedagogical qualification is a two-step process. The application for appointment as an excellent teacher may only be submitted by teachers who have previously been appointed as a qualified teacher.

The application can be made twice a year. Deadline for the next application date is September 13, 2019.

Qualified to apply are those who hold a position as a teacher at Umeå University and have at least 5 years of teaching experience at a higher education institution, corresponding to at least two years of full-time teaching, and have education/competence in higher education teaching beyond what is required for employment as a teacher at Umeå University. The eligibility must be confirmed by a statement from the Head of Department.

The application must consist of;

• CV
• a statement from the Head of Department regarding eligibility (see above)
• for qualified teacher: main text of maximum 8 pages, reference list excluded (4 criteria) and a maximum of 12 appendices or
• for excellent teacher: main text of maximum 8 pages, reference list excluded (3 criteria) and a maximum of 12 appendices

The application is made via the e-recruitment system.

Only complete applications will be sent for expert Review.

On the web page regarding pedagogical qualification in Aurora you can find the following information:

• A description of the qualification model 
• Criteria for qualified and excellent teachers 
• Instructions for applicants 
• Instructions for external experts