Hourly-paid teaching assistant in the IOIO Mechatronics Lab

Malmö University; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Malmö University seeks Teaching Assistants for the Interaction Design Bachelor's and Master's programs starting September 1, 2026. Candidates will assist in teaching activities and contribute to workshops related to programming and mechatronics.

This temporary position involves covering approximately 350 working hours, with applications accepted until August 10, 2026. A portfolio showcasing practical competencies is essential for eligibility. The university promotes an inclusive work environment, emphasizing equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Interaction Design Bachelor's or Master's program.
• Practical competence must be demonstrated in a portfolio.
• Familiarity with basic photo, video editing and programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in programming tasks and workshops.
• Participate in related education and assist in the mechatronics lab.

Skills

Teaching

Tutoring

Programming

Digital tool knowledge

Education

Enrolled in Interaction Design Bachelor or Master program

Tools

3D Modeling Software

Photo Editing Software

Video Editing Software

Job description

Malmo

Reference number P 2026/1347

Malmö University is an innovative, urban, and internationally-oriented academic institution that, thanks to its committed and experienced staff, contributes to societal development. Here, teachers, researchers, and other employees with various competencies work together to conduct high-quality education and research. All professional categories and roles are important. You are welcome to apply for a job with us!

We are looking for

We seek Teaching Assistants entering the second or third year of Interaction design Bachelors or second year Interaction design Master education, who will continue their education in the fall of 2026. As Teaching Assistant, you will be part of a pool of students with main task to assist the teaching staff. We are looking for 5–7 candidates who will collectively cover approximately 350 working hours.

Work duties

The work tasks involve assisting staff within the K3 educations, first and foremost within mechatronics. Examples of tasks are:

• Teaching, tutoring at workshops and preparing teaching activities related to programming, microcontrollers and mechatronics.
• Administrative tasks and participation in research projects or artistic development work may also occur.

Qualifications

Only those admitted to first or second‑cycle courses and study programmes may be employed as teaching assistants (Chapter 5, Section 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

Specific requirements for this position

• Only students enrolled in either the interaction design bachelors‑or master programmes or equivalent educations are eligible to be employed as Teaching Assistants.
• Practical competences shown in portfolio.

The following would be of benefit for the position

• Programming: Prototyping in digital materials are central in the ioio mechatronics lab and anyone applying for this position should be interested in developing their own programming skills and also take part in related education.
• Material and hardware knowledge: Materials such as, wood, metal, paint and electronics are all part of the daily practice and as a Teaching Assistant in the ioio mechatronics lab you should be open to develop knowledge of all, and willing to implement your skills into teaching.
• Digital tool knowledge: We are looking for students familiar with computers as a tool for basic photo editing, video editing, 3D modelling and programming.

In addition to formal competence, University's employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way. To be relevant for the position as Teaching Assistant, you must have the ability to work within the teaching‑environment in the interaction design bachelor‑ and master programmes.

Application

You apply for this position via Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the job advertisement, and that it is submitted to the University no later than 2026‑08‑10. The application must be written in Swedish, English or one of the Scandinavian languages. As an applicant, you are responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.

The application must include

• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio
• Copies of relevant degrees and certificates
• A brief account on a maximum of one page, where you describe your experience, background and competence related to the applied position that makes you the most suitable candidate

Miscellaneous

Type of employment: Temporary employment, special fixed‑term employment according to LAS 5§ p1

Employment period: September 1, 2026–January 16, 2027, with the possibility of extension for a maximum of one year.

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.

Malmö University applies individual salary setting.

Start date

Starting date: 2026‑09‑01 or by agreement.

Union representatives

Saco‑S: Rebecka Johansson, [e-mail]

SEKO: Anne Sundel, [e-mail]

OFR/ST: Lutfi Zuta, [e-mail]