Instructor positions in the philosophy of science at the Institute for the Didactics of the Natural Sciences

Institute for the Didactics of the Natural Sciences seeks instructors for the courses in the subject's history of science, which are offered on the bachelor programmes at SCIENCE. The courses are tailored to each individual programme and are spread over the year's four teaching blocks:

Block 1

• Philosophy of science and ethics for the chemical sciences (VtKem)

Block 2

• Philosophy of science for Geography (VtGeogr)

Block 3

• Philosophy of science for Geology (VT Geol)
• Philosophy of science for mathematical subjects (VtMat)
• Biological Philosophy of science (VtBio)
• Philosophy of science for Computer Science–Economics (Vt-DatØk)

Block 4

• Philosophy of science for Computer Science (VtDat)
• Philosophy of science and ethics for the physical sciences (VtFys)
• Philosophy of science for Physical Education (VtIdr)
• Philosophy of science and ethics for the chemical sciences (VtKem)

Course descriptions for the individual courses are published at http://kurser.ku.dk/

The number of instructor positions depends on the number of enrolled students in the course.

Starting date 1 February 2027

Responsibilities

The position as student instructor is a part-time role, where the content is teaching tasks that supplement instruction at assistant professor, associate professor or professor level. The duties vary from course to course, but normally include:

• Preparation and delivery of weekly practice/tutorial sessions
• Participation in weekly instructor meetings
• Feedback and evaluation of written assignments
• Attendance at lectures

Qualifications

The positions can be applied for by graduate students at the University of Copenhagen who have disciplinary competence corresponding to at least one year of full-time study in the subject to which the course belongs, and who furthermore have competence in philosophy of science/science studies at least equivalent to having passed the course with a good result. In addition you must speak Danish fluently, and you must be a student in the block(s) in which you will teach.

Salary and employment conditions

The appointment is covered by the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Association for Student Tutors.

The salary is DKK 259.38 per hour

Application

If you are interested in the position, please submit an application including CV and master's certificate via the Job Portal (click on the link "APPLY FOR THE JOB" at the bottom of the posting), latest 28 October 2026.

In the cover letter you should explain your competencies in both philosophy of science and natural sciences, other factors that can document your interest in the combination of philosophy of science and natural science, any experience with teaching or communication, and an indication of which course/course you would be interested in teaching.

We strive to reflect the surrounding society and encourage everyone regardless of background to apply.

Further information about the positions

Questions about the positions can be obtained by contacting section head Hanne Andersen at [email protected] or by contacting the respective course chairs (see kurser.ku.dk).

About us

Institute for the Didactics of the Natural Sciences (ind.ku.dk) is one of 12 institutes under the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. We currently have about 100 employees, distributed across four sections. You will be attached to the Section for Philosophy of Science and History of Science (https://www.ind.ku.dk/forskning/videnskabsteori-og-videnskabshistorie/), where we work with epistemological, ethical, social and historical aspects of the natural sciences and mathematics.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen – SCIENCE in short – is the country’s largest natural science research and education institution with about 4,500 staff and 9,500 bachelor and master students. The faculty has an annual budget of about DKK 3 billion. Read more about the Faculty of Science at https://www.science.ku.dk/

The University of Copenhagen offers its nearly 10,000 employees the opportunity to fully develop their talents in an ambitious, informal environment. We provide 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 available and useful to others.

Info

Application deadline: 28-10-2026

Start date: 01-02-2027

Working hours: Part-time

Department/Location: The Department of Science Education