Assistant Professor/Lecturer (PhD) /Lecturer or Vocational Teacher

The Institute for Learning, Ilisimatusarfik is seeking a study assistant/lecturer/assistant professor (PhD)/lecturer or vocational teacher in special education, pedagogy, Greenlandic, English, religion and philosophy, as well as physical education. 4 to 6 exciting positions with teaching, development work, research, close contact with students, an engaged group of educators, and a developing research environment - is this something for you?

Institute of Learning is seeking teachers in special education, pedagogy, Greenlandic, English, religion and philosophy, as well as physical education, preferably in subject combinations with each other or with other subjects from the teacher education program.

The positions are available for occupancy from May 1, 2026, or by agreement. The working hours are 40 hours a week.

The institute is responsible for teacher education, which is a bachelor's program, as well as courses and further education. The institute also includes the Center for Pedagogical Development, as well as Greenland's Research Center for Learning and Education. There is a group of about 25 instructors and around 160 students.

• We can offer: A work environment in rapid development, where balance between independence and teamwork in tasks is sought.
• A lively teaching environment with engaged and motivated colleagues
• An active research environment with plenty of professional and pedagogical development opportunities.
• An adjunct pedagogy program for new instructors, along with time to work on the subject areas with the aim of obtaining academic degrees.
• Job responsibilities: Conduct teaching for teacher students as well as teachers in continuing education and further training.
• Ongoing development of teaching subjects and their subject didactics.
• Develop the teacher education in a digital context.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with other subject teams in the teacher education program.
• Participate in projects aimed at the development of teacher education and continuing education programs.
• Administrative tasks, such as scheduling or other coordination tasks as needed.
• Any research according to qualifications
• Qualifications: As a vocational teacher, a relevant bachelor's degree
• As a lecturer, a relevant master's degree.
• As a lecturer, you have a relevant Ph.D. degree.
• You have teaching experience in the applied area.
• You have experience working with a general didactic and profession-oriented focus.
• You have insight into recent international research focusing on teacher education and primary school.
• You can use digital tools in your teaching.
• Knowledge of distance learning is an advantage.
• You can take on large parts of the subjects' competencies, knowledge, and skills.
• You have knowledge of the Greenlandic public school and the Greenlandic and/or Danish teacher education, and you can create a connection between theory and practice in the work of professionalizing the practice orientation of teacher education.
• You have insight into recent professional and subject didactic research internationally, with a focus on teacher education and the public school sector.
• The application The application for employment as a teaching assistant must, in addition to the application letter itself, include the following:
• Appendix 1: Curriculum Vitae
• Appendix 2: Documentation for examinations
• Appendix 3: Contact information for up to three people from whom references can be obtained.
• Appendix 4: List of publications and/or research and dissemination activities as well as teaching activities
• Appendix 5: Any publications of a professional or communicative nature. The applicant may select a maximum of three publications that are particularly relevant for the assessment.

Employment of vocational subject teacher

The employment period at the level of vocational teacher is limited to 4 years.

Professional subject teachers must have obtained a relevant master's degree by the end of the 4th year of employment. Once the degree is obtained, employment will occur in a teaching assistant position in the same department, provided there has been a job posting for a teaching assistant in accordance with applicable agreements and regulations.

Assessment and hiring procedure for study lecturer and assistant professor position

The assessment of the applicants is carried out by an expert evaluation committee according to applicable rules. After the application deadline has passed, the applicants will be informed about the composition of the evaluation committee. The committee reviews the submitted applications and makes a recommendation to the institute leader.

The employment period at the level of assistant professor is 6 years with the possibility of a 2-year extension. After this, the employee may transition to a permanent position as associate professor following a positive assessment.

Employment as a study lecturer can take place on the condition of a positive lecturer assessment prior to employment or if the applicant has obtained a study lecturer assessment in the subject area elsewhere.

The employment period at the assistant professor level is usually for a period of 4 years with the possibility of a 2-year extension. After this, the employee can transition to a permanent position as an associate professor following a positive evaluation.

Employment as a lecturer can take place on the condition of a positive lecturer assessment prior to employment or if the applicant has obtained a lecturer assessment in the subject area elsewhere.

All received applications will be processed by a recruitment committee.

Applicants must clearly indicate whether they are applying for a position as an assistant professor, associate professor, study assistant, study lecturer, or vocational teacher.

Contact/information:

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Institute Director Britta Lohmann at tel. +299 347392 email: blo@uni.gl

If you would like more information about the University of Greenland, you can read more at www.uni.gl

3 months probation period

In this position, there is a 3-month probation period.

About Ilisimatusarfik

Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland's University, was established in 1987 and currently offers 13 different programs, including some part-time programs at both diploma and master's levels. Ilisimatusarfik is an Arctic university that creates knowledge and innovation in a rapidly developing region. The board is the university's highest management body. Daily management is handled by the rector and the university director. The four institutes are led by an institute head, who is advised by an institute council.

• Ilisimatusarfik consists of 4 institutes: Institute for Learning
• Institute of Society, Economics & Journalism
• Institute of Culture, Language & History
• Institute of Health & Nature

About the Joint Administration

The Shared Administration serves the entire university. It is led by the university director. The Shared Administration has departments in Ilimmarfik and Ilinniarfissuaq. The departments work closely with the academic units, but also collaborate with each other. The tasks of the Shared Administration include: student administration, personnel administration, servicing the board and the Academic Council, as well as other service functions for the university's staff and students. The Shared Administration is also responsible for the building operations of Ilimmarfik.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation travel and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon the termination of the employment relationship.

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