University Lecturer in South Sami

Umeå Universitet · Full-time

Umeå universitet, Umeå, Sweden

Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research across multiple scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, a discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close together. Our integrated campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, it means conducting research about – and within – a society undergoing transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand quickly and sustainably. This is where the future is being created. The Department of Language Studies at Umeå University's Faculty of Humanities conducts education and research in languages, literature, and language pedagogy in Swedish, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Linguistics, Meänkieli, Russian, Sami, Spanish, and German. We are now recruiting a University Lecturer in South Sami at 50% with employment starting January 1, 2027. The employment is fixed-term until August 31, 2027. Job Description The position includes teaching at the introductory level in South Sami and pedagogical development work. In addition to teaching, the role includes teaching-related administration as well as staff, subject, and planning meetings. Teaching is conducted online. The employee is expected to be able to teach in North Sami, Swedish, or another Scandinavian language, and English. Professional development equivalent to 10% of the employment is included. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a University Lecturer in South Sami, you must have a degree at minimum Master's level within a relevant subject area for the position, or possess other professional competence that is relevant to the subject content and work tasks of the position. A degree at minimum Bachelor's level in South Sami is required for the position. Very good language skills in South Sami, good knowledge of Swedish or another Scandinavian language, and good knowledge of English are required for the position. Selection Criteria The selection criteria are: experience teaching South Sami at university level or in upper secondary school, experience with online teaching, experience with development work, particularly in creating and developing interactive resources, and administrative competence. The selection criteria also include good collaboration skills and the competence and suitability otherwise needed to perform the work tasks well. Weighting of Selection Criteria Particular weight will be given to experience teaching South Sami at university level or in upper secondary school and experience with online teaching. Great weight will be given to experience with development work, particularly documented ability to develop, create, and maintain interactive resources. Administrative competence and good collaboration skills, as well as the competence and suitability otherwise needed to perform the work tasks well, will be weighted in the assessment. The eligibility and assessment criteria for teacher appointments are found in the Employment Regulations for Teachers at Umeå University: https://www.umu.se/regelverk/personal-lika-villkor-och-arbetsmiljo/anstallningsordning-for-larare-vid-umea-universitet2/. Application Your application must include the following documents: cover letter explaining why you are seeking the position CV/curriculum vitae with attachments relevant transcripts and certificates contact information for two references Applications must be submitted through the university's e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received no later than September 30, 2026. Other Information This is a fixed-term position at 50% from January 1, 2027 to August 31, 2027. Place of work is Umeå and high presence at the department is required. For questions about the work tasks, you are welcome to contact Department Head Kristina Persson, [email protected]. Further information about the position is provided by HR Coordinator Lovisa Larsson, [email protected]. More information about the Department of Language Studies: https://www.umu.se/institutionen-for-sprakstudier/. Umeå University is a state agency, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about them here: Benefits (umu.se). We welcome your application! Umeå University aims to offer an equal and inclusive environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences for this position. To staffing and recruitment agencies and salespeople: We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job postings.