Call for applications 1 – appointment as recognised university teacher and distinguished university teacher according to Umeå university’s model for acquisition of educational qualification (The Faculty of Medicine) - 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. The aim of the model is to contribute to an ongoing improvement of quality by stimulating teachers to develop a great educational competence and also to stimulate departments to create an environment that is conducive to educational 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.

Call for applications opens twice a year and the last day to apply is usually in the middle of February and the middle of September. Deadline for the next application is February 15, 2021.

Eligible 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, equivalent to at least 2 years of full-time teaching. Also, you must have course in higher education pedagogy equivalent to more than 10 weeks study or 15 hp. 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

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 teachers
• Instructions for applicants
• Instructions for external experts

The application is made via the e-recruitment system. Only complete applications will be sent for expert review.