Duties
We are seeking a researcher for a 25% position over five months to teach the course CH2010, Cognitive Interaction Design, which is worth 7.5 credits.
The assignment involves serving as the course leader for the course, which typically has 30-40 students from the Master's programs in "Technology, Work and Health" and "Sports Technology."
The assignment includes preparation of teaching materials, development of the course website on the Canvas learning platform, delivery of the course through lectures and seminars, supervision and feedback on assignments, and implementation of evaluations and examinations in accordance with published learning outcomes and course content.
The work will be performed at KTH Flemingsberg campus with the possibility of some remote work, by mutual agreement between both parties.
Qualifications
Requirements
Completed doctorate or foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctorate.
Applicants must have completed doctoral studies in: ergonomics, Human Factors, cognitive science, usability, or product design.
Applicants must have experience leading a course.
Applicants must be fluent in English, both spoken and written, as the course is taught in English.
As a person, you are collaborative with strong communication skills and can take initiative to achieve goals independently. You have the ability to coordinate, manage, and lead a course independently.
Merits
We welcome experience teaching the following subjects: ergonomics, Human Factors, cognitive science, usability, or product design. Preferably, this teaching experience should be in English and at the Master's level.
Experience using the Canvas learning platform system is a merit.
It is a merit if you have conducted and published research in the areas of: ergonomics, cognitive science, usability, the built environment, or product design.
Knowledge of diversity and equal treatment issues with particular focus on gender equality
Good familiarity with KTH's education and administrative guidelines
We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.
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Application
You apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.
Your application should include:
CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge. Please include a list of courses you have previously taught.
Copy of degree diploma and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations to English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
Brief letter describing why you want to teach cognitive interaction design, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum two pages.
The application must be received by KTH no later than the final application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
About the Employment
The employment is a fixed-term position according to agreement—for up to five months, with a start date according to mutual agreement.
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