Teaching assistant positions at Interaction design

Description of the workplace

We are looking for one to four teaching assistant positions with us at the Department of Design Sciences. The Division of Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology is an interdisciplinary and stimulating environment. Here, research, innovation and teaching take place in an open and creative climate with collaborations both within academia and with industrial partners.

Work duties

As a teaching assistant, your duties may vary, and the duties should provide an insight into the academic world at the faculty where you are studying. We are looking for four students who want to be part of our teaching with a focus on Interaction Design. Two of the positions have a higher level of employment.

The duties include:

• Participation in the planning and implementation of courses in Interaction Design for the autumn semester 2025.
• Supervision of student project groups in the classroom and assessment of student projects and home assignments.
• It may also be necessary to mark exam assignments and tests and help with seminars and workshops.

Qualification requirements

Only those admitted to first or second-cycle courses and study programmes at the faculty may be employed as teaching assistants.
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Required qualifications:

• Admitted to a Master of Science in Engineering programme, Master's or equivalent education.
• A subject specialisation that corresponds to Computer Science, Infocom and Communication Technology, or similar subjects.
• Completed one or more courses in Interaction Design with good grades.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, in speech and writing.
• Good ability to collaborate and to work independently

Additional requirements:

• Previous experience from supervision of student projects
• Previous experience of teaching in the subject of interaction design.

 We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. With an employment as a teaching assistant you can combine studies with work and complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience.
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Further information

The positions are limited to 2026-01-31. Two of the positions are at 10% of full time, and two of the positions are at 20% of full time. Starting August or September 2025.

The employment must not adversely affect the teaching assistant's studies and may not be combined with other employments. The employment as a Teaching Assistant is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), 5 chapter 8-12 §§. Employment as a teaching assistant may not correspond to more than 50 per cent of a full-time post. Duties must comprise educational tasks, administration or participation in research or artistic research.

Teaching assistants shall be employed for an indefinite period, however, for no longer than one year. These appointments may be extended. The total employment period as a teaching assistant may not, however, exceed three years.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. We ask you to attach documentation from LADOK certifying your eligibility. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.) 

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