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.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
Umeå School of Architecture is hiring up to five Teaching Assistants for work during the fall semester of 2024 and the spring semester of 2025 The position is 10% of full-time with a planned start date in September 2024 or as agreed. The application deadline is 10 April, 2024.
Job decription
The School of Architecture is looking for Teaching Assistants in three different areas; our workshop, communications department and in education administration. 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 primarily 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 primarily work with:
- Development and publishing of marketing content in coordination with Umeå School of Architecture’s Communications Officer,
- Assisting with the development of communication and marketing strategies.
As a Teaching Assistant in education administration, you will primarily work with:
- Planning and execution of open houses, guided tours and visits from prospective students,
- Communication and introduction of new and/or international students.
Other tasks and duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the position, you are:
- 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, interested in digital production/fabrication and working with the machines in the workshop.
- For the work in communications, interested in developing your knowledge in marketing and communications, and be well acquainted with social media platforms (e.g. Instagram). Previous experience with InDesign, Photshop, Illustrator, Premier and/or After Effects is an advantage.
- For the role within education administration, interested in contributing to a positive development of the Architecture programme and its connection with prospective, new and existing students.
Terms of Employment
As a Teaching Assistant, you are employed by Umeå University. The positions are 10% of full-time and span across the the fall semester of 2024 and the spring semester of 2025. The start date is 1 September, 2024 or as agreed.
To Apply
The selection of applicants is made on the basis of the applicant's qualifications, suitability and experience of similar tasks. At the application stage, you will have the chance to answer questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your skills and experience linked to the advertised position. The application must also include a CV. pplications are submitted via Umeå University's recruitment tool Varbi no later than 10 April, 2024.
More information
För more information, please contact Katrin Holmqvist Sten, +46 90 786 59 79 or [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application!
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