Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 41,500 students and about 4,600 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
UmArts and Umeå School of Architecture are hiring up to two teaching Assistants to support the exciting work of the UmArts research production team during the fall and spring semester of 2026/2027. Our goal is to create a dynamic and interdisciplinary team, so students across the Arts Campus departments and within the Department of Creative Studies and Museum Studies are eligible and encouraged to apply. The application deadline is 6 July 2026.
Job description
As a teaching assistant within research production and communications, you will work in coordination with the UmArts leadership and Research Coordinator with various tasks related to producing research projects and events, marketing and communications. For example: organising working group meetings and seminars, writing exhibition guides, supporting publications, and writing workshops. Additional tasks can include: engaging visitors with exhibitions, organising catering and travel. See www.umarts.se for the program of activities.
Other tasks and duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To be eligible for employment as a teaching assistant, you must be admitted to undergraduate or advanced-level studies at a university.
To be eligible to apply for the positions you should:
Be a student at Umeå School of Architecture, Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, Umeå Institute of Design, the Department of Creative Studies in Education or Museum Studies
Have an interest in developing your knowledge and skills in the area of practice-based research project development, marketing and communications
Have a good understanding of social media channels
Have the ability to take initiative and work independently
Experience in writing about art, architecture and design.
Previous experience working with events, design, and/or the implementation of temporary exhibition structures and environments is meritorious. Experience working with public events and/or in an academic context is also a merit.
Terms of Employment
As a Teaching Assistant, you are employed by Umeå University. The positions are 20% of full-time and span across the the fall semester of 2026 and the spring semester of 2027. The start date is 1 September 2026 or as agreed.
To Apply
Applications are submitted via Umeå University's recruitment tool Varbi no later than July 6, 2026. You apply with your CV and letter explaining how your experience meets the job criteria. The selection of applicants is made based on the applicant's qualifications, suitability and experience of similar tasks.
More information
For more information, please contact Director of UmArts, Ele Carpenter, +46 (0)72 1605415 eleanor.carpenter@umu.se
Umeå University wants to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment.
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