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

SEARCH THIS POSITION 4 to 6 exciting positions with teaching, development work, research, close contact with students, an engaged group of instructors, and a developing research environment - is this something for you?

Institute of Learning is seeking instructors 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 appointment from May 1, 2026, or by agreement. The working hours are 40 hours per 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 and 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 vibrant teaching environment with engaged and motivated colleagues.
• An active research environment with plenty of professional and pedagogical development opportunities.
• An adjunct pedagogical program for new instructors, as well as time to work on the subject areas with a view to obtaining academic degrees.

• Provide instruction to 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

• 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-based foundation of teacher education.
• You have insight into recent professional and subject didactic research internationally, focusing on teacher education and the public school sector.

• 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 exams
• Appendix 3: Contact details of up to three people from whom a reference 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.

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

Professional subject teachers must have obtained a relevant master's or master's degree before the end of the 4th year of employment. Once the degree is obtained, employment will take place in a study assistant position in the same department, when there has been a job posting for a study assistant according to 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, the applicants will be informed about the composition of the evaluation committee. The committee processes the submitted applications and makes a recommendation to the institute director.

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

Employment as a study lecturer can take place provided there is 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 normally lasts 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 incoming applications will be processed by a hiring committee.

Applicants must clearly indicate whether they are applying for a position as an assistant professor, associate professor, teaching assistant, senior 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 phone +299 347392 email: blo@uni.gl

If you would like more information about Greenland's University, 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, the University of Greenland, 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 of Learning
• Institute for Society, Economics & Journalism
• Institute of Culture, Language & History
• Institute of Health & Nature

The Joint Administration serves the entire university. It is led by the university director. The Joint 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 Joint 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 Joint Administration is also responsible for the building operations of Ilimmarfik.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving and relocation of personal belongings, 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 termination of the employment relationship.

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