We are seeking a teaching assistant for a time-limited position at the Department of Medical Sciences, Örebro University.
Background
The teaching assistant program at Örebro University is a well-integrated and valuable complement to regular instruction in the medical program, where students, supported by teaching assistants, deepen their knowledge in an interactive and secure environment. The teaching within the teaching assistant program is conducted in several areas such as clinical skills and morphology, aiming to provide students with opportunities for clinical training and a deeper understanding of central medical subjects. We are now seeking a lead teaching assistant to coordinate teaching assistants in medicine with a special focus on morphology, primarily anatomy and histology.
Responsibilities
As a lead teaching assistant in morphology, you will:
• Plan and coordinate teaching assistant-led instruction in collaboration with those responsible for the teaching assistant program in the medical program and course management at stage I.
• Communicate with those responsible for the teaching assistant program and course management at stage I to ensure that teaching assistant-led instruction follows course objectives and examinations.
• Supervise teaching assistants at stage I with support from educational developers.
• Contribute to the development of teaching materials.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of teaching assistant instruction content, including familiarity with the visualization table for 3D modeling and the anatomy program "Complete Anatomy".
The assignment requires pedagogical interest and good ability to collaborate with both students and teachers. In addition to the lead teaching assistant role, the teaching assistant is expected to pursue their own studies.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this teaching assistant position, you must be admitted to basic higher education (see HF Chapter 5, Sections 8-12) and be studying in the medical program at Örebro University.
To be considered as a lead teaching assistant in morphology, the following qualifications must be met:
• You have passed examinations in Medical Theme Course 4.
• At the time of application, you are admitted to at least Medical Theme Course 6.
We are seeking someone who has shown interest in educational and student matters during their studies. Previous teaching experience and leadership experience, especially within the teaching assistant program, are meritorious. We emphasize personal qualities such as the ability to work independently, good collaborative skills, service-orientation, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Information
The position covers 10% over ten months. Salary will be in accordance with local collective agreement.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Isak Demirel, Unit Manager, +46 19-30 34 72,
[email protected], and Ida Schoultz, Deputy Program Director, +46 19-30 32 09,
[email protected].
At Örebro University, we expect all employees to be open to development and change, take responsibility for their own work performance and quality, show commitment to collaboration and contributing to development, and show respect for others through a constructive and professional approach.
Örebro University actively works to create a work environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.
Application
You can submit your application via our website by clicking the "Apply" button.
A complete application should include the following electronic documents:
• Personal letter with a brief explanation of why you are applying for the position.
• CV with relevant description of accumulated competence.
• Certificates supporting your eligibility (e.g., Ladok transcript).
Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian, or Danish can be assessed.
Application deadline is 2025-11-26. Welcome to submit your application!
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