Call for applications 1 – appointment as recognised university teacher and distinguished university teacher according to Umeå university’s model for acquisition of educational qualification (Faculty of Science and Technology) - 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 acquisition of educational 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.

The model has two levels: recognised university teacher and distinguished university teacher. The application for appointment as a distinguished university teacher may only be submitted by teachers who have previously been appointed as a recognised university teacher.

The application can be made twice a year. Deadline for the application date is February 17, 2020.

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 recognised university teacher: main text of maximum 8 pages, reference list excluded (4 criteria) and a maximum of 12 appendices or
• for distinguished university 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 recognised and distinguished university teacher
• Instructions for applicants
• Instructions for external experts