Substitute University Lecturer in North Sámi

Umeå Universitet · plný úvazek

Umeå universitet, Umeå, Švédsko

Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a wide range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene scissors CRISPR-Cas9 was made, a discovery that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters 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, this means conducting research about and in the midst of a society in transformation, as well as delivering educational programs for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. The Department of Language Studies at the Faculty of Humanities at Umeå University conducts education and research in languages, literature, and language didactics in Swedish, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Linguistics, Meänkieli, Russian, Sámi, Spanish, and German. We are now recruiting a substitute university lecturer in North Sámi at 50% with start date January 1, 2027. The employment is time-limited until December 30, 2028. Description of Work Tasks The position includes teaching at the introductory level in North Sámi and pedagogical development work. In addition to teaching, the position includes teaching-related administration as well as personnel, subject, and planning meetings. Teaching is conducted online. The employee is expected to be able to teach in North Sámi, Swedish or another Scandinavian language, and English. Professional development corresponding to 10% of the employment is included. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a university lecturer in North Sámi, you must have a degree at the master's level in a relevant subject area for the position, or have other professional competence that is significant with regard to the subject content and work tasks of the position. A degree at the bachelor's level minimum in North Sámi is a requirement for the position. Very good language skills in North Sámi, good skills in Swedish or another Scandinavian language, and good skills in English are requirements for the position. Assessment Criteria Assessment criteria for the selection include: experience teaching North Sámi at the university level or in upper secondary school, experience with online teaching, experience with development work, especially in creating and developing interactive resources, and administrative competence. The assessment criteria also include good collaborative abilities and the competence and suitability otherwise needed to perform the work tasks well. Weighting of Assessment Criteria Particular weight shall be given to experience teaching North Sámi at the university level or in upper secondary school and experience with online teaching. Great weight shall be given to experience with development work, especially documented ability to develop, create, and maintain interactive resources. Administrative competence and good collaborative abilities, as well as the competence and suitability otherwise needed to perform the work tasks well, shall be weighted in the assessment. Qualifications and assessment criteria for teacher employment 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: a personal letter explaining why you are applying for this position CV/ merit list with attachments relevant grades and certificates contact information for two references Applications should be submitted through the university's e-recruitment system Varbi and must be received by September 30, 2026. Other Information The position is a 50% substitute position for the period January 1, 2027 to December 30, 2028. The 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 authority, which means that employees receive special benefits. Read more about it here: Benefits (umu.se). We welcome your application! Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences for this position. To staffing and recruitment companies and to those selling additional job postings: We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job postings.