Assistant Professor/Lecturer for the Specialist Education for Public Health Nurses and Health-Related Diploma Programs

VIA Continuing Education, Health seeks an assistant professor or lecturer with strong competencies in pedagogy, learning, guidance and professional development.

We are looking for an engaged teacher who can contribute to the development of future health professionals through teaching, educational development and competence development. You should be eager to work at the intersection of health practice, pedagogy and professional learning.

The position includes teaching on the specialized training program for health visitors as well as the development and delivery of diploma modules and other post- and continuing education programs in the health field.

Your tasks

• Teaching on the specialized training program for health visitors in learning, guidance, communication, professional development and interprofessional collaboration.
• Teaching on the health-related diploma education, particularly on pedagogical and education-oriented modules.
• Planning, coordinating and developing teaching programs, learning activities and examinations.
• Guidance of students, including project supervision and examination.
• Development of post- and continuing education offerings for municipalities, regions and other partners.
• Participation in development and research activities relevant to professional education and competence development.

Your professional profile

We are particularly looking for a colleague who

• Has in-depth knowledge of learning, motivation, well-being and development processes.
• Has strong didactic competencies and experience with developing education and teaching.
• Has experience with facilitation of learning processes for adults and professionals.
• Has competencies in guidance, feedback and assessment of students' learning outcomes.
• Can translate research- and development-based knowledge into practice-oriented teaching.
• Has an interest in the development of health care professions and learning in practice.

Qualifications

We expect that you

• Have a relevant professional bachelor's degree in the health or welfare field.
• Have a master's or master's degree in pedagogical psychology, learning or pedagogy.
• Have experience with teaching, guidance and communication.
• Have an interest in developing post- and continuing education.
• Have good collaboration skills and willingness to join interdisciplinary educational environments.

Experience with teaching at a university college, diploma education or specialized education will be an advantage.

We emphasize that you

• Are a skilled and engaging communicator.
• Can create motivating learning environments.
• Work in a structured and independent manner.
• Thrives with both development tasks and operational tasks.
• Contribute actively to collaboration and joint task solving.

Employment terms

Depending on your educational background, the appointment is in accordance with either the applicable agreement for academics in the state or the joint agreement for LC/CO10 and the organizational agreement for teachers at university colleges and professional schools.

The appointment falls under Executive Order no. 414 of 27 April 2025 on the position structure for teachers at higher education institutions at university colleges, professional schools, the Danish School of Media and Journalism and maritime education institutions, as well as Executive Order no. 413 of 27 April 2025 on lecturer qualification, lecturer assessment and docent assessment.

Link to the position structure

https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/414

Link to the lecturer qualification executive order

https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/413

The position is 37 hours per week.

Your main workplace is VIA Campus Aarhus N, but you should expect that there may be activities across the Central Denmark Region.

Starting date no later than 1 March 2027.

Application deadline is 1 November 2026.

We anticipate holding the employment interview in weeks 46/47.

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact;

Elisabeth Flindt, head of Post- and Continuing Education Health, [email protected] or 8755 1912

About VIA Post- and Continuing Education

At VIA Post- and Continuing Education we are committed to being part of the solution to current societal challenges, the organizations' competence needs and the individual's wishes for the future. Therefore, we work to create sustainable education and secure good career opportunities throughout a working life.

Our activities range from continuing education at diploma and bachelor level, courses, conferences and tailored programs, all of which are based on and match the needs of our clients and partners. We are organized in strong professional communities that target different professional groups and sectors. This ensures that we can offer competence development and knowledge that can be translated directly into practice.

WE are VIA

VIA is one of Denmark's largest educational institutions with locations across the Central Denmark Region. We train and upskill, among others, teachers, nurses, engineers, designers and many more. We develop education in close collaboration with practice. We are a workplace with flexibility, freedom and good opportunities for development. If you are curious about what it is like to work at VIA, you can read some of our stories here .

At VIA we value competence and talent in all forms. We believe in the strength of diversity and welcome everyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or background. We therefore encourage everyone to apply for the position and become part of an inclusive community.

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