Intermittent employment at Umeå School of Architecture - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Background

Umeå School of Architecture (UMA) is part of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Umeå University and has around 300 students and 40+ employees. When you join UMA, you are welcomed into a culture of openness, collaboration and inclusion. Since its establishment in 2009, the school has attracted a wide range of local and international academics, researchers and practicing architects. For more information visit www.arch.umu.se.

Intermittent employment means that you may be offered employment for individual short-term periods within a set period. Employment opportunities are fixed-term in accordance with the Swedish Employment Protection Act (LAS) Section 5, Paragraph 1.

Being available in this way means that a new employment relationship is established each time you are offered and accept work.

We are now looking for employees who can work during the period of 2024-01-08 to 2024-12-20 when a need arises.

Main duties

Your main duties will consist of campus-based teaching in a studio environment at bachelor's and master's level within the Architecture program. The main part of the teaching consists of individual supervision with students where the design process and methods for developing architectural projects are in focus. This includes everything from preparation to implementation of teaching, supervision, presentations and production of teaching materials.

Competency requirements

To be qualified for the position, you hold a master’s degree or higher in Architecture, or other professional skills of significance to the subject area of the appointment and the duties included therein.

You have documented experience of teaching architecture at the university level, along with the ability to conduct education in a pedagogically thought-out way, and create a stimulating study environment in collaboration with students, colleagues and the local community.

Umeå School of Architecture is an international workplace with students and colleagues from all over the world. As such, very good verbal and written English communication skills are required.

Other desirable qualifications

Experience of working with the learning platform Canvas is an advantage.   

Existing knowledge of Umeå School of Architecture’s studio system and educational structure is considered an asset.  

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.  

To apply

You apply via the university's recruitment system Varbi no later than 2023-11-22. Log in and apply via the button at the bottom of the page. The application should consist of the following documents, written in English or Swedish: 

• CV/resume
• Copies of relevant degree certificates
• Portfolio showcasing pedagogical work and/or material from architectural practice or academic projects (max 10 pages)
• Contact details to a minimum of two references

A cover letter should not be included with your application. In the application form, you will instead be asked to answer questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your knowledge and experience linked to the competencies outlined in the advertisement.  

More information 

For further information, please contact Head of Department Cornelia Redeker, cornelia.redeker@umu.se or HR Coordinator Julia Mårtensson, julia.martensson@umu.se.

We look forward to receiving your application!