2 Teaching Assistants as Student Teachers for T1

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading institutions of higher education. It has approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our pursuit to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of humanity. Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles in all aspects of our operations. The Department of Law is seeking teaching assistants for the role of student teachers for the first term, starting in the spring semester of 2026. The course Introduction to Law, General Legal Theory, and Constitutional Law is divided into three modules. The module Introduction to Law covers the fundamentals of practical legal methodology. The module General Legal Theory addresses the basic components and structure of the legal order. The module Constitutional Law deals with the Swedish constitutional framework and the foundations for cooperation within the European Union. Requirements Profile According to Chapter 5, Section 10 of the Higher Education Act, only those who are admitted to undergraduate or advanced level education may be employed as teaching assistants. We Offer Lund University is a government authority and offers favorable employment conditions. As a teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to combine your studies with work, allowing you to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience within academia. Read more on the university's website https://www.jur.lu.se/om-fakulteten/jobba-hos-oss Job Responsibilities As a teaching assistant, your tasks may vary, but you must be studying at the faculty where the work will be conducted, and the tasks should provide insight into the academic world. The responsibilities for this position include: - Leading various types of application exercises - Facilitating discussions on study techniques - Planning and conducting study visits to court hearings in the District Court - Coaching students in preparation for mandatory group assignments - Developing and producing course materials as needed Within the student teacher group, a staff member may later be appointed as the coordinating student teacher. This will add the responsibility of leading the work within the student teacher collective and communication with the instructors, and the scope of employment will increase. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a teaching assistant, you must be actively pursuing studies at the undergraduate and advanced levels at the relevant faculty and have not yet graduated. Requirements for the position are that you: - Must be a student in the law program in Lund - Have a strong interest in general legal theory and constitutional law - Possess pedagogical skills - Be able to convey the fundamentals of practical legal methodology Meritorious for the position: - We are primarily seeking candidates who are currently in or have previously completed term 5 - Previous teaching experience Conditions The position is temporary and will commence on January 14, 2026, or by agreement, and will conclude on June 5, 2026. The position entails a workload of 12% of full-time. The employment must not negatively impact the teaching assistant's studies and cannot be combined with other employment. Regulations regarding educational employment as a teaching assistant can be found at https://rkrattsdb.gov.se/SFSdoc/17/170284.PDF. The employment is subject to the working time agreement for teachers (https://www.hr-webben.lu.se/sites/hr-webben.lu.se/files/arbetstidsavtal-120229-saco-larare.pdf). How to Apply Applications should be submitted through Lund University's recruitment system. The application must include a CV and a cover letter. You also need to attach an extract from Ladok confirming your eligibility. We welcome your application! The Faculty of Law is one of Lund University's four original faculties. Approximately 2,000 students at both undergraduate and advanced levels and around 160 employees, including about 40 doctoral candidates, are affiliated with the faculty. More information about the faculty can be found on our website www.jur.lu.se We kindly decline all contacts from advertising salespeople, recruitment, and staffing companies due to government procurement regulations.