External lecturer for teaching at the Department of Nordic Studies and Experience Economy and the Department of Media Studies and Journalism at the Institute for Communication and Culture

Institute for Communication and Culture seeks an external lecturer for appointment at the Department of Nordic Studies and Experience Economy.

The position is available to fill as of 1 February 2027 . The position is temporary and expires at the end of January 2030.

All interested persons regardless of personal background are encouraged to apply.

The position

The position will include teaching and examinations on the bachelor program in Nordic Language and Literature and on the bachelor track in Film and Media, but there may also be teaching on other programs. In the first instance and more specifically on the following courses in spring 2027 and autumn 2027:

• Film and Media Theory II
• IV-subject Screening the North

The number of courses and working hours will however vary and be specified for a semester at a time. Within one academic year the total timetabled hours must not exceed the cap of 500 hours (including preparation and examination). If necessary, for the organization or execution of teaching, the working hours can amount to up to 780 hours annually.

The hourly wage per hour worked is as of 1 August 2026 DKK 353.80 including holiday pay. For each lecture or equivalent teaching, 2.5 hours are counted for preparation.

Qualifications

Applicants for the position as external lecturer must be able to document a relevant master’s degree and preferably experience and further qualifications in relation to media-related subjects.

Applicants must be able to document practical experience from the field and have knowledge of the field’s potential applications.

In addition, the following qualifications must be documented in the application for employment as external lecturer.

Employment as external lecturer requires either

• Relevant high-level practical experience that has not been obtained through a university, scientific appointment, or
• Employment in a scientific permanent position at another university.

An external lecturer who is appointed on the basis of their relevant practical experience must have in-depth, current knowledge of the field’s applications. This is obtained through employment within the field.

Teaching qualifications are part of the assessment. Applicants with teaching experience at both bachelor’s level and master’s level will be preferred.

Workplace

The Department of Nordic Studies and Experience Economy, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark

The Department

Further information about the Department of Nordic Studies and Experience Economy, here

Institute for Communication and Culture

The institute is one of three institutes under Arts. It covers a wide range of disciplines, including modern languages.

Further information: see the institute’s homepage .

Further information

Questions regarding the position should be addressed to the head of department, Pernille Hermann, +45 87 16 31 42 ( [email protected] ).

If you need help uploading your application or questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Arts HR: e-mail: [email protected]

The application is prepared in Danish or English.

Qualification requirements

The qualification requirement is a master’s level.

Employment as external lecturer requires either

• Relevant high-level practical experience that has not been obtained through a university, scientific appointment, or
• Employment in a scientific permanent position at another university.

Teaching qualifications are included in the assessment of applicants for an external lecturership.

An external lecturer, employed on the basis of their relevant practical experience, must have in-depth, current knowledge of the field’s applications. This is obtained through employment within the field.

Formalities

• Employment is conducted in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC.
• Regarding qualification requirements and job content, please refer to Circular on the agreement for external lecturers at universities.

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone and desires a culture where each individual can develop and grow. We view equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

About Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of Northern Europe’s most important faculties for research and higher education within the humanities, theology and pedagogy. Within this academic breadth the faculty hosts around 700 researchers, 200 PhD students, 9,000 bachelor- and master’s students and 1,500 post- and continuing-education students. We believe the best ideas arise from meeting between different perspectives – and that research, teaching and innovation develop best in dialogue with the society around us.

You can find more information here Faculty of Arts | Aarhus University

Applications are submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed from the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a broad academic university with a research-intensive profile, high quality in education and research, and a strong engagement in societal development national and global. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students including PhD students and has 9,000 staff measured in full-time equivalents and an annual turnover of DKK 8.9 billion. Read more at au.dk