Full-time Research Assistant for two and a half years sought for the Department of Educational Science at the Danish Institute for Pedagogy and Education, Campus Aarhus

Department of Educational Science at the Danish Institute for Pedagogy and Education seeks a academically strong and analytical scientific assistant for teaching, supervision and with the possibility of research, with starting date 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Teaching will take place on the Bachelor’s Programme in Educational Science. The assistant is expected to handle teaching coordination and class teaching in collaboration with the other scientific assistants and in dialogue with module coordinators and teachers. In addition, supervision, assessment and examination.

It is advantageous if you have

• Teaching experience in general
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods
• Academic interest in several modules in the study regulations of the education of 2024.

You will join a team of scientific assistants who manage the class teaching on the programme in collaboration with module coordinators and teachers. The modules are distributed semester-by-semester within the team of scientific assistants, so it is advantageous if you can cover the bachelor’s degree programme’s subject areas broadly.

You must as a person be able to work very independently and be able to participate constructively in the team of class instructors; you must be enthusiastic on your own, the team’s, the programme’s and the students’ behalf. You must have a relevant academic master’s degree, preferably experience with teaching coordination and carrying out teaching as well as experience with supervision and examination administration – preferably at university level.

And you must be passionate about providing good and engaging teaching.

Read more about the bachelor’s programme in Educational Science at https://bachelor.au.dk/uddannelsesvidenskab/ and here https://www.au.dk/studieordning/

The scientific assistant is expected to be able to join the team and commence teaching at the start of the semester in February.

Salary and terms of employment

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the AC (The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) and the principles of New Salary. This is a 2.5-year position with employment from 1 February 2027.

Workplace

Aarhus University

Campus Aarhus, Nobelparken,

Further information

Further information about the job can be obtained by contacting the head of department Miriam Madsen [email protected] / 2084 2672.

Application

The deadline for applications is 15 November 2026.

All interested regardless of personal circumstances are encouraged to apply.

Formalities

• The recruitment procedure is described in more detail in the ministry’s Regulation on the recruitment of scientific personnel at universities .
• Regarding qualification requirements and job content, see the job structure .
• Regarding application and attachments, see guidance for applicants for scientific positions at Arts.

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

Shortlisting may be used to select candidates who will proceed to a more extensive professional assessment. The selection is made by a committee established by the head of institute. See here for additional information about shortlisting at Arts: http://medarbejdere.au.dk/fileadmin/user_upload/Proces_for_shortlisting_december_2017.pdf

Salary and terms of employment

Employment is in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC. Salary and terms follow the agreement for academics employed in the state . You are employed as a scientific assistant at the base salary grade 4-8 with allowances according to the protocol on certain employment terms for scientific staff at universities .

Job content and qualification requirements are further described in the circular on employment terms for scientific staff at universities .

About Arts

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 continuing and further education students. We believe that the best ideas arise from meetings between different perspectives – and that research, teaching and innovation develop best in dialogue with the surrounding society.

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

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

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a professionally broad and research-intensive university with high quality in education and research, and a strong commitment to societal development nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students and 9,000 staff with an annual turnover of DKK 8.9 billion. Read more at www.au.dk