Instructor for the Institute of Political Science Spring 2027

At the Study Board for Political Science there are a number of instructor positions available for the bachelor programme to fill as of 15 January 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

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

In certain subjects, by agreement with the relevant subject coordinators, teaching in 2 groups within the same subject may be offered. Please indicate in the application if you would be interested in this.

Method 1: The course comprises 2 hours of teaching per week in the spring semester (14 weeks) as well as participation in a number of workshops and assessment of writing exercises during the semester. In addition to one’s own class hours, instructors are expected to attend the weekly lectures and coordination meetings. Applicants with strong qualifications in methodology and relevant teaching experience are preferred. Please note in the application if you would like the option to teach two classes.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the subject coordinator Kasper Møller Hansen at the e-mail [email protected]

Method 3: The course comprises 2 hours of teaching per week in the spring semester (14 weeks). In addition to one’s own class hours, instructors are expected to attend the weekly lectures and coordination meetings. Applicants with strong qualifications in method and relevant teaching experience are preferred. Please note in the application if you would like the option to teach two classes. Further information can be obtained by contacting the subject coordinator Kasper Møller Hansen at the e-mail [email protected]

Danish and Comparative Politics 2: The course comprises 2 hours of teaching in the spring semester (14 weeks). In addition, the subject includes 2 hours of attendance at lectures, and 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 option to teach two classes.

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

Sociology 1: The course comprises 2 hours of group teaching for 14 weeks and 2 hours of attendance at lectures for 14 weeks. In addition, 14 hours are allocated for participation in weekly coordination meetings. Correction of writing exercises is paid according to the applicable hourly rate. Applicants with an interest in sociology and/or relevant teaching experience are preferred. Further information can be obtained by contacting the sociology subject coordinator Poul Poder at telephone 35 32 39 46 or e-mail [email protected] .

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

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

Public Policy: The position includes 2 hours of group teaching per week in 14 weeks in the spring semester. In addition to their own teaching, instructors should observe lectures and participate in short 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 subject coordinator Emily Flore St Denny at telephone 42 91 97 85 or e-mail [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, instructors should 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 option to teach two classes.’ Further information can be obtained by contacting the course coordinator Maja Zehfuss at telephone 35 32 54 86 or e-mail [email protected] .

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

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

Salary and Terms of Employment

The salary for an instructor is agreed between the Ministry of Finance and SUL. The hourly wage is 257.72 DKK (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 grades and documentation of any teaching experience attached).

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

The purpose of the subject cafe is to give students the opportunity to "spar" with the instructors about concrete issues related to 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 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, indicate a priority order of the subjects you wish to teach, and if you are a student at the University of Copenhagen, your alumni e-mail must be provided. Your private e-mail can be provided in the application or in the CV.

Appointment Process

After the application deadline, the appointing authority, with advice from the appointment committee, selects which candidates shall be assessed. All candidates are notified shortly afterwards whether their application has progressed to assessment by a professional assessment committee. The selected candidates are informed about the composition of the committee, and after the assessment has been completed each candidate will have the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns the candidate.

After prioritizing the qualified candidates per subject, in some cases interviews may be conducted depending on the number of available positions. Any appointment will ultimately be offered via HR.

Applicants applying for instructor positions in more than one subject are requested to explicitly prioritize between the subjects.

Remember to provide a KU e-mail address in the application, as invitation to an interview will be sent by e-mail.

If you are interested in the position, please submit an online application, CV and relevant attachments via the Job Portal (click on the link "SEARCH FOR A JOB" at the bottom of the advertisement).

The 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., exam certificates 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 invites all, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.