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Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
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Umeå School of Architecture is hiring up to 5 Teaching Assistants for work within three different areas during the fall semester of 2023 and the spring semester of 2024. The position is 10% of full-time with a planned start date in September 2023 or as agreed. The application deadline is 14 May, 2023.
Tasks
The School of Architecture is looking for Teaching Assistants in three different areas; our workshop, communications department and in program coordination and development. In your application, you will be asked to specify which area(s) you are interested in working in.
As a Teaching Assistant in the workshop, you will work with:
- Service and maintenance of machines for digital and manual manufacturing.
- Instructing other students in various techniques (as time permits).
- Creation and maintenance of good organizations in and around the workshop premises.
As a Teaching Assistant in communications, you will work with:
- Development and publishing of marketing content, for example on social media channels, in coordination with Umeå School of Architecture’s Communications Officer.
- Assisting with the development of communication and marketing strategies.
As a Teaching Assistant in program coordination and development, you will work with:
- Program and curriculum development and revision.
- Education quality control and evaluation.
- Planning and execution of open houses, guided tours and visits from prospective students
- Communication and introduction of new and/or international students.
Qualifications
To be eligible to apply for the positions you should:
- Be a student in the Architecture Programme, year 2-5 or Master’s Programme in Architecture and Urban Design at Umeå School of Architecture.
- For the work in the workshop, be interested in digital production/fabrication and working with the machines in the workshop.
- For the work in communications, have an interest in developing your knowledge in marketing and communications, and be well acquainted with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- For the role within program coordination and development, be interested in contributing to a positive development of the Architecture programme and its connection with prospective, new and existing students.
Employment Conditions
As a Teaching Assistant, you are employed by Umeå University. The positions are 10% of full-time during the fall semester 2023 and the spring semester 2024 with the start date September 1, 2023 or as agreed.
To apply
The selection for this role is made based on the applicant's merits, suitability and experience with similar tasks. The selection among applicants is made on the basis of the applicant's merits, suitability and experience in similar tasks. At the application stage, you will have the chance to answer questions to explain your interest in the work as well as any competencies and experience that you consider relevant. The application must also contain an extract from Ladok of your completed studies and an optional CV. The application is made via Umeå University's recruitment tool Varbi no later than 14 May, 2023.
For more information:
Michael Gruber, Assistant Head of Department, Director of Studies +49 90 786 78 35, michael.gruber@umu.se
We look forward to reading your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Part-time |
| First day of employment | 2023-09-01 |
| Number of positions | 5 |
| Full-time equivalent | 10% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-607-23 |
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| Published | 18.Apr.2023 |
| Last application date | 14.May.2023 11:59 PM CEST |