Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 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 two Teaching assistants to support the exciting work of the UmArts research production team during the fall and spring semester of 2025/2026. Our goal is to create a dynamic and interdisciplinary team, so students across the Arts Campus departments, the Department of Creative Studies and the Department of Culture and Media Studies are eligible and encouraged to apply. The application deadline is 10 September, 2025.
Job decription
As a teaching assistant within research production and communications, you will work in coordination with the UmArts leadership with various tasks related to producing research projects, seminars and events, marketing and communications. For example, working with researchers to install and communicate their projects, working with the UmArts team to communicate the program and to assist with exhibitions open to the public. Evening and weekend work may be required. See www.umarts.se for the program of activities.
Qualifications
To be eligible to apply for the positions you should:
Be a student in year 2-4 at: Umeå School of Architecture, Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, Umeå Institute of Design, the Department of Creative Studies or the Department of Culture and Media 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 such as Instagram and Facebook.
Have the ability to take initiative and work independently.
Experience in planning and organising events, designing and/or making temporary exhibition structures and environments are considered an advantage. Experience in working with public events and/or in the academic context is also an advantage.
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 2025 and the spring semester of 2026. The start date is 1 November, 2025 or as agreed.
To Apply
Applications are submitted via Umeå University's recruitment tool Varbi no later than 10 September, 2025. You apply with your CV. At the application stage, you will also be asked to answer questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your skills and experience linked to the advertised position. The selection of applicants is made on the basis of the applicant's qualifications, suitability and experience of similar tasks.
More information
For more information, please contact Director of UmArts, Eleanor Carpenter, phone +46 90 786 70 07 or email eleanor.carpenter@umu.se, or HR coordinator Julia Mårtensson, phone +46 90 786 88 99 or email julia.martensson@umu.se.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The UmArts Research Centre for Architecture, Design and the Arts is based at the Arts Campus and also works with the Department for Creative Studies at the main campus. The centre aims to create an exciting interdisciplinary arts research environment in the visual arts, architecture, design, curatorial and creative studies in partnership with Bildmuseet and within the regional context of Northern Sweden as well as nationally and internationally. UmArts runs a programme of public research events, thematic working groups alongside staff research projects and a team of new post-doctoral researchers.
For more information about UmArts see www.umarts.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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