Teaching Assistant (Occupational Health, Psychology, and Sports Science)

About the Workplace University of Gävle is one of Sweden's most popular universities. We offer around 60 educational programs and 330 standalone courses in humanities, healthcare and medicine, social and natural sciences, and engineering. We have 19,000 students, 750 employees, and a unified campus in beautiful surroundings. The university has four strategic research areas focused on societal challenges: Sustainable Urban Development, Health-Promoting Work, Innovative Learning, and Intelligent Industry. Since 2023, the University of Gävle is part of the European University EU GREEN, which works to strengthen the quality of higher education in the EU and increase exchange for both students and employees. The university's vision is First Choice for Everyone Who Wants to Make a Difference. We offer, among other things: Good work environment: employee surveys show high satisfaction and work enjoyment Generous wellness benefits, among the top in Sweden's educational institutions Flexible work arrangements The position is within the Department of Occupational Health, Psychology, and Sports Science, which is one of three departments within the Academy for Health and Working Life. The department offers master's and doctoral programs in occupational health science, bachelor's and master's programs in psychology with specialization in personnel and working life or psychosocial work environment, as well as a sports science program with a specialization in health-promoting lifestyle. Additionally, there are standalone courses and commissioned training. We are now seeking a teaching assistant for the department for a limited period of time with full-time employment, or part-time by agreement. The employment will extend for approximately one year. Job Duties A significant part of the position involves course administration to support teaching staff. The position may also include assisting with teaching alongside the teaching team, as well as support for research. The employment is limited to approximately one year and the workplace is Gävle. Qualifications Eligibility for the position requires a bachelor's degree with a focus on occupational health, psychology, sports science, or equivalent. The applicant must be able to express themselves fluently in Swedish orally and in writing and have good knowledge of English. The applicant should have knowledge of and experience working in projects and in close collaboration with others. Furthermore, personal suitability in the form of good collaboration and initiative skills is a prerequisite for employment. It is meritorious if the applicant has practical experience with course administration in higher education. It is also meritorious to have practical experience with research and teaching at the university level. Terms and Other Information The application should include a CV, cover letter, and any other documents you wish to submit. Zahra Ahmadi, Department Head 070-181 12 48, [email protected] Other University of Gävle strives for equal gender distribution and active work with equal conditions in all parts of the organization. In preparation for this recruitment, University of Gävle has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media sales representatives and similar.

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