Published: 2023-05-24
Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion.
The Department of Game Design is part of the Faculty of History and Philosophy at Uppsala University. Its teaching and research alike are highly advanced. The Department has some 450 full-time students, roughly half of whom are from outside Sweden, and about 45 employees in various job categories. It offers teaching in game design and development at basic and advanced level, with graphics, project management and programming as subsidiary options. All education takes place in English.
Game Design is located at Uppsala University - Campus Gotland, an international campus in the middle of world heritage town Visby.
For employment as a teaching assistant, it is a requirement that you are admitted as a student at undergraduate or advanced level.
Read more on the Game Design´s website here.
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Duties
The position of assistant includes teaching-related and administrative duties associated with the game design study programmes. More specifically, they involve answering the students’ questions and assisting in practical course modules through tutoring and providing guidance with programming related issues, and helping to process student assignments. Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, receiving and passing on students’ questions, as well as assisting with evaluations and other administration work.
Requirements
You, are studying on any of the game design programmes at Uppsala University, Campus Gotland, at either of the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level. You should have a good knowledge of the structure and educational aims of the game design programmes, especially Game Design and programming. You are good at taking initiative and cooperating with others. You must be capable of independently carrying out and completing your duties within specified time limits. Familiarity with using computers and good language skills in English, both spoken and written, are important. Heavy emphasis will be laid on personal suitability.
Additional qualifications
Experience of more software and knowledge of software such as Unity, Game Maker is merit.
About the employment
The employment is atemporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 12. Scope of employment 10-20%. Starting date 21 August 2023 or as agreed until 31 March 2024. Placement: Visby
For further information about the position, please contact: Olle Jansson, Head of the Department. E-mail [email protected]
Please submit your application by 7 June 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2084
Application procedure: The application must contain a personal letter describing yourself and your experience, and explaining why you are applying for the job (max one pages). In addition, the application must contain a CV and a transcript of your study results.
About Campus Gotland: Uppsala University Campus Gotland offers the best of two worlds: the full-scale university’s broad offering and weight and a unique, small-scale campus in an interdisciplinary research environment. Campus Gotland is a hub for the University’s research and education in sustainability. Find out what it’s like to live on Gotland .
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Placement: Department of Game Design
Type of employment: Part-time , Temporary position
Pay: Individual salary
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 10-20%
Town: Gotland
County: Gotlands län
Country: Sweden
Union representative:
ST/TCO
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Seko Universitetsklubben
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Saco-rådet
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Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/2084
Last application date: 2023-06-07
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