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The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) is an international and interdisciplinary centre of excellence at Lund University. We advance knowledge on how to catalyse the transition to low-carbon and resource efficient economies across different levels of governance and management. We conduct research across the themes of international and national policy intervention, urban governance and experimentation, business management and practice, and consumption governance.

IIIEE is looking for an teaching assistant to support the continued undertakings with producing online courses for its series of MOOCs (massive open online courses). The MOOCs are a prioritized area of work for the IIIEE and aim to enable a lifelong learning for individuals inside and outside the academic sphere and thereby contribute to a positive development in society. The MOOCs are also increasingly a tool in the ordinary teaching and enhance the pedagogic competence in the digital setting.

Since 2014 the IIIEE has produced five MOOCs and tracked their impact in terms of visits, learners and certificates. The current MOOCs are now to be both revised and supplemented in order to more accurately cover the areas of expertise and knowledge in the IIIEE research groups.

Work duties

The MOOC group is now looking for of a teaching assistant for 20% employment. The assistant will be part of the MOOC-group. The work duties include:

• Auditing and updating material in the current IIIEE MOOCs.
• Assisting in the design and production of lectures, interviews, course book development, assignment and quizzes.
• Conducting market research to guide the further developments of our city MOOCs but also the new sustainable business MOOC.
• Reviewing and organizing relevant research findings suitable to highlight in the IIIEE MOOCs.
• Reviewing and synthesizing potential course materials.
• Support learners in the course activities and with problem solving.
• Contributing to a better understanding about learners in IIIEE MOOCs.
• Assisting with uploading materials and subtitles on the course platform.
• Supporting in external communication (social media etc.).

Qualifications

• Ongoing MSc in sustainability management, environmental management, business management or related areas.
• Pedagogical experience and/or experience of working with pedagogical teams.
• Experience of education platforms including Canvas.
• Experience of distance education.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent skills in English, speaking and writing.
• Ability to work in an international teaching and research environment.
• Experience of commissioned training aimed at both Swedish and international groups is a plus.

Other qualifications

We put focus on personal suitability. Consideration will be given to good co-operation, drive and independence, as well as how the applicant, through his or her experience and competence, is judged to complement and strengthen the work within the department.

Terms

Temporary employment for a maximum of 12 months starting 1 November 2021. Applicants need to be admitted to education at a university or college during the entire employment period.

Instructions for application

The application should contain a personal letter with justification as to why you are interested in the position and in what way the position matches your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, diploma or equivalent and other things that you wish to invoke (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).