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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 www.umarts.se 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 (master's) programme at a university or higher education institution.
Applicants must:
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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.
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Have an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in communication and marketing of artistic research projects.
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Have a good understanding of social media and digital communication platforms.
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Have experience writing about art, architecture, and design.
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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 university's recruitment system, Varbi, and must reach Umeå University no later than 4 September 2026.
Please apply with:
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Your CV
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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) 760 361 816
Email: [email protected]
We look forward to receiving your application!
Umeå University strives to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment. We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising help.
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: deltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 10% | Ort: Umeå | Län: Västerbottens län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: AN 2026/984 | Publicerat: 2026-08-21 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-09-04
