Multiple Language Course Instructors for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Description:

Folkuniversitetet is seeking multiple course instructors for our open course offerings in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. We primarily seek instructors who can teach on-site in Umeå, but we also welcome applications from those who can work in other locations in Västerbotten. In Umeå, we primarily seek instructors in German, Spanish, and Chinese. We also welcome applications from those who can teach Korean, Sámi, Somali, and other languages. In other locations in Västerbotten, we currently see the greatest need in Swedish as a Second Language and English, but other languages may also be relevant. We prioritize applicants who can teach in Umeå. Recruitment for other locations is based on need, which means applicants who can only work outside Umeå may be contacted later. Please indicate in your cover letter which languages you can teach and which location(s) you can work in. We are looking for you who have excellent proficiency in the language you want to teach, through native speaker ability and/or relevant education have pedagogical understanding and pedagogical experience have experience in adult education and an active interest in the field are flexible, organized, positive, and motivating can work on-site in the evenings and/or on weekends in Umeå or another location in Västerbotten It is advantageous if you have teacher education in the language you want to teach, or are currently training to become a teacher. This is particularly advantageous in Swedish as a Second Language and English, where we may have higher requirements for certain assignments are multilingual, as our target audience is diverse have good technical skills and experience teaching online or to hybrid groups As an educator at Folkuniversitetet, you are expected to have the ability to tailor teaching to individual students and bring out each person's potential. It is important that you enjoy sharing knowledge and see the positive in course participants' development. You are flexible, responsive, and organized, and have experience working independently. We also assume that you share our view on people's equal worth and right to knowledge. Folkuniversitetet conducts active professional development for its teachers. Application Welcome to submit your application in the form of a CV and cover letter by September 14, 2026 We review applications on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. We look forward to receiving your application! Open to All We focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to meet your needs.Folkuniversitetet is seeking multiple course instructors for our open course offerings in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. We primarily seek instructors who can teach on-site in Umeå, but we also welcome applications from those who can work in other locations in Västerbotten. In Umeå, we primarily seek instructors in German, Spanish, and Chinese. We also welcome applications from those who can teach Korean, Sámi, Somali, and other languages. In other locations in Västerbotten, we currently see the greatest need in Swedish as a Second Language and English, but other languages may also be…

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Umeå

Address

Nygatan 43

GPS

63.826373673584, 20.274372975398copyopen in

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Published

3. 7. 2026

Edited

30. 7. 2026

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