Teaching- and consultancy-experienced assistant professor/lecturer for VIA Continuing Education and Further Education in the field of daycare, after-school care, clubs and PPR (Pedagogy and Upbringing)

Are you passionate about developing pedagogical practice that makes a real difference in children’s and young people’s participation, well-being, development and learning? Are you an experienced teacher and consultant who can translate professional knowledge, research and professional experience into engaging learning and development programs? And are you motivated by close collaboration with practice to solve current challenges across early childhood services, after-school programs, clubs and PPR? -Then you might be the one we are looking for.

We are seeking an experienced teaching- and consultancy-oriented assistant professor or senior lecturer for the Pedagogy and Upbringing subject area in VIA Continuing Education and Training. You have strong pedagogical competences, solid professional experience and proven experience in translating knowledge into teaching, guidance, competence development and development processes that create value for professionals, leaders, children and young people.

About the position

As part of the Pedagogy and Upbringing subject area you will play a central role in the development, execution and further development of continuing education activities for staff and leaders in the educational field.

In recent years we have observed increasing demand for competence development, organizational development and practice-oriented development programs. At the same time, we have many exciting tasks and collaborations in the pipeline. Therefore we are seeking a new colleague who can contribute to our teaching, development and consultancy tasks, and who has experience in quickly taking responsibility in collaboration with practice.

You will work closely with municipalities, institutions and partners on current challenges within, among other things:

• Community-building pedagogy and inclusive learning environments.
• Play and opportunities for participation.
• Organization and quality development of pedagogical environments.
• Children and young people in vulnerable positions.
• Interprofessional collaboration.
• PPR’s developmental and preventive function.
• Data-supported quality development and evaluation.
• Pedagogical and professional leadership in early childhood education, after-school centers (SFO) and clubs.

Teaching on the Pedagogical Diploma Education will also be part of the position. Depending on competences and the employment category, there may also be research and development activities.

We encourage you in your application to describe which subject areas you have particular competences in, and which modules of the Pedagogical Diploma Education you can teach or contribute to.

Your tasks

Your tasks will vary over time and primarily include

• Development and execution of courses, competence development programs and tailored educational programs.
• Teaching on the Pedagogical Diploma Education.
• Consultancy, advisory and development tasks in collaboration with municipalities and institutions.
• Observation, sparring and facilitation of development and change processes in practice.
• Development of new activities, projects and collaborations based on the needs of the practice field.

Your profile

To be considered for the position you must have a relevant master’s or PhD education. We expect that you:

• Have professional experience from early childhood education, after-school programs, clubs and/or PPR.
• Have substantial teaching experience with adult professionals.
• Have experience with consultancy, advisory or development tasks.
• Can translate research and professional knowledge into practice-oriented teaching, competence development and organizational development.
• Have strong relational, process-facilitation and communication skills.
• Thrive in both teaching, consultancy and development roles.
• Thrives with a high degree of autonomy and contribute actively to teamwork and joint task solving.
• Are motivated to create lifelong learning and organizational development in close collaboration with practice.
• Are motivated to develop new activities and collaborations based on the needs of the practice field.

We especially seek a colleague who has experience with community-building pedagogy, children and young people in vulnerable positions, play, organization of learning environments, competence development and organizational development processes, and who is professionally up-to-date on current trends and challenges within early childhood education, after-school programs, clubs and PPR.

About Pedagogy and Upbringing in VIA Continuing Education and Training

Pedagogy and Upbringing consists of engaged and highly qualified assistant professors and senior lecturers with broad and specialized professional knowledge.

We operate in the research, theory and practice borderland and solve teaching, development and consultancy tasks for municipalities, institutions and professionals.

Common to our work is the ambition to contribute to the development of the profession and create value for practice through strong learning and development programs, both for individuals and organizations.

With us you will find a professionally ambitious environment characterized by trust, responsibility and great influence over your own task solution. We value both independence, initiative and strong collaboration skills.

About VIA Continuing Education and Training

In VIA Continuing Education and Training we strive to be part of the solution to current societal challenges, organizations’ competence needs and the individual’s desires for the future. Therefore, we work to create sustainable educations and secure good career opportunities throughout a working life.

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

Employment terms

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

The appointment is covered by Royal Decree no. 414 of 27 April 2025 on the position structure for teachers at higher education institutions at universities of applied sciences, university colleges, Denmark’s School of Media and Journalism and maritime educational institutions, as well as Royal Decree 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 decree

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

The position is a permanent appointment with a workload norm of 33 hours per week - with the possibility of increasing the hourly commitment over time.

Your primary workplace is VIA Aarhus N Campus , but tasks are carried out across the Central Denmark Region and, in some cases, nationally. You are therefore expected to have a driver's license.

Appointment: 1 March 2027.

Application deadline: 10 December 2026.

We expect to conduct 1st interview round on 7 January 2027 and 2nd interview on 14 January 2027 . Subject to changes.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants are expected to work with a small case or task during the first or second interview round. The case will be based on a relevant practice issue and provide an opportunity to demonstrate professional, didactic, teaching and consultancy competences.

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Continuing Education and Training Manager Dorte Qvortrup Dinnesen at [email protected] or 8755 1971.

WE are VIA

VIA is one of Denmark’s largest educational institutions with locations across the Central Denmark Region. We educate and further educate, among others, teachers, nurses, engineers, designers and many more. We develop educations 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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