Teaching assistant at UmArts

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UmArts and the Umeå School of Architecture at Umeå University are seeking one teaching assistant with an interest in communication marketing and digital platforms who would like to contribute to developing how UmArts research projects and activities are communicated to different target groups. Our goal is to create a dynamic and interdisciplinary team and students from across the Arts Campus the Department of Creative Studies and Museum studies are therefore encouraged to apply.

The position is 10% of full-time employment starting 1 October 2026 or by agreement and continuing until 30 June 2027. The application deadline is 4 September 2026. Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 9 September.

Job description

As a teaching assistant within research production and communication you will collaborate with the UmArts management team and research coordinator with a particular focus on marketing and communication through digital channels. You will contribute to developing how UmArts research projects events and activities are communicated and made visible to different audiences. Your responsibilities may include producing and publishing content for the UmArts website and social media channels working with written and visual materials and collaborating with researchers to develop communication around their projects. You will also support the UmArts team with communication before and during events seminars and exhibitions. Other responsibilities may include practical support for public events and exhibitions.

Please visit for an overview of UmArts activities and previous events.

Additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To be eligible for employment as a teaching assistant (amanuensis) applicants must be admitted to a first-cycle (undergraduate) or second-cycle (masters) programme at a university or higher education institution.

Applicants must:

• Be a student at the Umeå School of Architecture Umeå Institute of Design Umeå Academy of Fine Arts the Department of Creative Studies or Museum Studies.
• Have an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in communication and marketing of artistic research projects.
• Have a good understanding of social media and digital communication platforms.
• Have experience writing about art architecture and design.
• Be able to take initiative and work independently.

Previous experience in communication and marketing through digital channels visual communication and/or digital content production is considered an advantage. Experience working with public events exhibition production and/or within an artistic or academic environment is also meritorious.

Terms of Employment

As a teaching assistant you will be employed by Umeå University. Salary will be determined in accordance with the current local agreement for teaching assistant positions. The position corresponds to 10% of full-time employment starting on 1 October 2026 or by agreement and ending on 30 June 2027.

To Apply

Applications must be submitted through the universitys recruitment system Varbi and must reach Umeå University no later than 4 September 2026.

Please apply with:

• Your CV
• A cover letter describing your experience relevant to the duties of the position

The selection of candidates will be based on qualifications suitability and experience of similar tasks.

More information

For more information about the position please contact:

Maria Kamilla Larsen
Research Coordinator UmArts
Phone: 46 (0)
Email:

We look forward to receiving your application!

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