External Lecturer â Thermodynamics â DIS Stockholm
External Lecturer â Thermodynamics â DIS Stockholm
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Job Description
DIS Stockholm is currently hiring an external lecturer to teach the course Thermodynamics. The course starts in January 2026 and course preparation is expected in winter 2025. The course is offered every spring term (mid January to mid May) and every fall term (mid August to mid December). Course load for each term includes 23 lectures (80 minutes each) and 2 field studies in the Stockholm region (4 hours each) per term plus student assessment grading and feedback.
Course description
Thermodynamics deals with the interplay between heat temperature energy and work. It is instrumental in the design of a multitude of engineering applications from crafting efficient engines and regulating heating and cooling systems to designing chemical reactors and bioreactors. Moreover it is at the core of how living organisms operate.
This course will cover fundamental concepts of thermodynamics first law second law properties and behavior of pure substances closed system and control volume analyses. Youll gain an understanding of scientific concepts and their practical application in engineering design. The course will conclude with an exploration of engineering systems such as refrigeration and heat pump systems.
Read more about the Thermodynamics course here
About DIS
DIS is a non-profit study abroad institution with locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm offering rigorous credit-bearing semester academic year and summer programs taught in English. Established in Denmark in 1959 and expanded to Sweden in 2016 DIS offers students enrolled in North American colleges and universities engaging and challenging coursework enriched by faculty who teach what they do hands-on learning opportunities and experiential study tours in Sweden and across Europe. Cultural engagement opportunities integrate students into the local culture and students gain academic knowledge and intercultural skills to prepare for a globalized world. DIS students are usually undergraduate juniors or seniors (in their 3rd or 4th year of a 4-year degree) from highly selective North American institutions.
At DIS lecturers prioritize bringing course material to life through interactive experiential learning and are communicative and engaged with their students. Pedagogical support training and mentorship is available at DIS through the Learning Lab and experienced faculty. Lecturers have the option of collaborating with academic support staff in various professional development opportunities.
There are many good reasons to teach at DIS including excellent opportunities to:
- Work in an international informal and enthusiastic academic environment with an emphasis on cross-cultural understanding teamwork innovation collegiality and adaptability
- Develop interactive experiential teaching skills and teaching experience in English
- Enhance the cultural competencies of U.S.-based students and emerging professionals by sharing your knowledge of Scandinavia and local best practices
- Expand professional networks throughout Sweden and the United States
Main tasks and responsibilities as part-time faculty
- Revise and finalize the syllabus for the course in collaboration with DIS staff
- Teach at DIS Stockholm. Teaching format includes classroom lectures discussions active learning activities experiential learning activities and field studies
- Assess students performance grade assignments and provide feedback to students throughout the course
- Participate in meetings/workshops aimed to develop pedagogical skills in line with the DIS teaching philosophy
Professional competencies
- Relevant background (higher degree Ph.D. preferred) and hands-on expertise within the field of the course
- Candidate should be open to pedagogical support from DIS and capable of incorporating DIS interactive and hands-on teaching philosophy into teaching practice
- Experience in creating a structured and interactive learning environment is an advantage
Application process
Please submit your CV and application letter addressing the professional competencies above in English. Applications will be processed as received.
Contact information
For additional information please send an email to
Employment Type
Intern
