Instructor for the Institute of Political Science Spring 2027

At the Study Board for Political Science there are a number of instruction tutor positions available to fill on the bachelor's degree as of January 15, 2027 within the following subjects:

Method 1

Method 3

Danish and Comparative Politics 2

Sociology 1

Political Theory 2

Public Policy

International Politics 2+3

Employment is for a 1-year period. However, one is only guaranteed hours in the first semester of the employment. The possibility of additional hours in the following semester will depend on the applicant's total qualifications, including academic profile and previous teaching evaluations.

In certain subjects, after further agreement with the relevant subject coordinators, it may be possible to teach two classes within the same subject. Please indicate in the application if you would be interested in this.

Method 1: The course includes 2 hours of teaching per week in the spring semester (14 weeks) in addition to teaching in a number of workshops and assessing writing exercises during the semester. In addition to one's own class hours, instructors are expected to participate in the weekly lectures as well as coordination meetings. Applicants with strong qualifications in methods and relevant teaching experience are preferred. Please note in the application if you wish to have the possibility to teach two classes. For further information, contact the subject coordinator Kasper Møller Hansen at email [email protected]

Method 3: The course includes 2 hours of teaching per week in the spring semester (14 weeks). In addition to one's own class hours, instructors are expected to participate in the weekly lectures as well as coordination meetings. Applicants with strong qualifications in methods and relevant teaching experience are preferred. Please note in the application if you wish to have the possibility to teach two classes. For further information, contact the subject coordinator Kasper Møller Hansen at email [email protected]

Danish and Comparative Politics 2: The course includes 2 hours of teaching in the spring semester (14 weeks). The subject also consists of 2 hours of presence at lectures, and the instructors must also participate in fixed weekly coordination meetings. Applicants with an interest in Danish politics and/or relevant teaching experience are preferred. Please note in the application if you would like the opportunity to teach two classes.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Danish and Comparative Politics 2 coordinator, Peter Kurrild-Klitgaard, by phone 35 32 37 98 or email [email protected]

Sociology 1: The course includes 2 hours of class teaching for 14 weeks and 2 hours of presence at lectures for 14 weeks. Additionally, 14 hours for participation in weekly coordination meetings. Grading of writing exercises is paid according to the applicable hourly rate. Applicants with an interest in sociology and/or relevant teaching experience are preferred. For further information, contact the sociology coordinator Poul Poder at 35 32 39 46 or email [email protected].

Political Theory 2: The course includes 2 hours of class teaching per week in the spring semester (14 weeks). The subject also consists of 2 hours of lectures per week, and the instructors must also participate in fixed weekly coordination meetings and contribute with assignment grading. Applicants with interest in political theory and/or relevant teaching experience are preferred.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the political theory coordinator Christian Rostbøll via 35 32 34 28 or email [email protected]

Public Policy: The position includes 2 hours of class teaching per week for 14 weeks in the spring semester. The instructors must, in addition to their own teaching, observe lectures and participate in brief coordination meetings after the lectures. Applicants with an interest in public policy and/or relevant teaching experience are preferred. Further information can be obtained by contacting the coordinator Emily Flore St Denny at telephone 42 91 97 85 or email [email protected]

International Politics 2 + 3: The courses include 2 hours of teaching per week for 14 weeks in the spring semester. In addition to their own teaching, the instructors must observe lectures and participate in weekly coordination meetings. Applicants with an interest in international politics and/or relevant teaching experience are preferred. Please note in the application if you would like the opportunity to teach two classes. Further information can be obtained by contacting the coordinator Maja Zehfuss at telephone 35 32 54 86 or email [email protected].

Course in Teaching Techniques: In connection with the appointment, a 2-day pedagogical course is offered just before the semester starts, which one is expected to attend. The courses are held at CSS or Søndre Campus:

On January 18–19 (DA), 20–21 (DA) and 25–26 (ENG) 2027.

Salary and terms of employment

The salary for an instruction tutor is agreed between the Ministry of Finance and SUL. The hourly wage amounts to DKK 257.72 (August 2026 level), excluding holiday pay and pension.

The positions can be applied for by students who have completed the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree (proof with obtained grades and documentation of any teaching experience is attached).

Applicants for the above subjects will also be considered as applicants for instruction tutor positions in connection with a planned subject cafe.

Purpose of the subject cafe is to give students the opportunity to “spar” with the instructors about concrete issues in connection with the preparation of assignments and projects.

Application

Apply via the link at the bottom of the page. The following documents must be uploaded in the electronic application form:

• Application
• CV
• Transcript from the university’s self-service (in one single file).
• Any documentation of previous teaching activities and other academically relevant prerequisites (in one single file).

In the electronic application form, specify a priority of the subjects you wish to teach, and if you are a student at the University of Copenhagen, your alumni email must be provided. Your private email can be provided in the application or in the CV.

Hiring process

After the application deadline, the hiring authority, with advice from the hiring committee, selects which applicants will be assessed. All applicants are informed immediately thereafter whether their application has progressed to assessment by an academic assessment committee. The selected applicants are informed of the committee’s composition, and after the assessment each applicant will have the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns the applicant.

After prioritizing the qualified applicants per subject, in some cases interviews may be held depending on the number of vacancies. Any appointment will ultimately be offered via HR.

Applicants applying for an instruction tutor position in more than one subject are requested to explicitly prioritize between the subjects.

Remember to provide a KU email address in the application, as invitations to interviews will be sent by email.

If you are interested in the position, please submit an electronic application, CV and relevant attachments via the Job Portal (click the link "APPLY FOR THE JOB" at the bottom of the posting).

Application deadline is 26.10.2026.

Please note that only one file can be uploaded for each category. If you have multiple documents for the same category (e.g., diploma and transcripts), you must combine the documents into one file (pdf or Word).

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society and encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

The University of Copenhagen offers its nearly 10,000 employees opportunities to fully utilize their talents in an ambitious, informal environment. We ensure traditional and modern frameworks for education and free research at a high international level. We seek answers and solutions to common problems and make new knowledge accessible and useful to others.

Contact

Kasper Møller Hansen

E-mail: [email protected]

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Christian F. Rostbøll

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact

Peter Kurrild-Klitgaard

E-mail: [email protected]

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Emily Flore St Denny

E-mail: [email protected]

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Maja Zehfuss

E-mail: [email protected]

Info

Application deadline: 26-10-2026

Hiring date: 15-01-2027

Department/Location: Department of Political Science