Educational Assistant

Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 207,000 - 289,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Earth Sciences at The University of Gothenburg seeks Teaching Assistants for intermittent hourly employment from November 2026 through April 2027. You will assist with laboratory sections of geography, geology and earth sciences courses, preparing materials, supervising students, and sometimes grading.

Candidates should be current students in the department, have completed GV1410 or GE0400, and possess good Swedish (C1), English, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Good Swedish language ability at C1 level and proficient English.
• Completed Bachelor’s in geography or geosciences; advanced study in Earth Sciences preferred.
• Able to use computers effectively and support laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory sections for geography, geology and earth sciences.
• Prepare materials, supervise students and support instructors.
• Grade labs and undergraduate assignments; assist with field activities when needed.
• Engage with prospective students as appropriate and help with outreach.

Skills

Swedish (C1)

English

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Geography or Geosciences

Master's Earth Science program (GV1410/GE0400 equivalent)

Job description

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

Educational Assistant

Duties

The Department of Earth Sciences is seeking Teaching Assistants for intermittent employment (hourly employment as needed) from November 2026 through April 2027.

The work involves assisting with laboratory sections of courses in geography, geology and earth sciences. The tasks include, among other things, preparing, in consultation with the course coordinator, laboratory sessions including materials, which can take place both at the department and in the field. In the implementation of laboratory work, it can include presenting the activity and supervising students. Tasks may include grading students' labs and other undergraduate assignments. Some participation in research as support to various researchers may also occur.

As a teaching assistant, there may be tasks involving contact with prospective students (undergraduate or master’s level). For example, you may be assigned have a possible student “shadow you for a class”, participate as a student ambassador when a school class comes to visit or other forms of collaboration, as well as contribute with photos/films to our digital channels where you give an insight into what studying geosciences can look like.

The tasks may also include reorganization of the premises, relocation and inventory.

Qualifications

We are looking for students within our own Department of Earth Sciences.

Applicants must have completed the course GV1410 or GE0400. Additional requirements may apply depending on the work tasks. A completed bachelor's programme in geography or geosciences is an advantage.Alternatively, currentmaster’s Earth Scienceprogram students with an equivalent to GV1410 or GE0400 are also welcome to apply.

For teaching tasks, the following is desired: good knowledge of Swedish at level C1 and English and good computer skills. You can easily familiarise yourself with specific problems and come up with an alternative solution that you can communicate to students. Previous experience in supervision is a merit.

Employment

The position is an intermittent position, which means varying hours as needed during the period November 2026 through April 2027. Placement in the Department of Earth Sciences. Your official job title at the university will be assistant.

Selection process

Employment will take place continuously during the application period.

Contact information for the post

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Eugenia Andersson, HR Administrator, [e-mail]

Applications must be received by:October 4, 2026

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.