Assistant Professor for the Department of Language, Literature, and Media

Assistant Professor for the Department of Language, Literature and Media at Ilisimatusarfik We are seeking an assistant professor for teaching tasks at the Department of Language, Literature and Media at Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland's University.

The position is desired to be filled by August 1, 2026, or by agreement. The working hours are 40 hours per week.

The Department of Language, Literature, and Media creates a linguistically and culturally diverse research and learning environment with approximately 40 active students and five full-time staff members. The department offers a 3-year bachelor's degree and an additional 2-year master's program. The primary focus of both education and research in the department is directed towards Greenland and the circumpolar Arctic, with partners in North America, the Nordic countries, and the rest of Europe.

At the department, the teaching can take place in Greenlandic, Danish, and English.

• The department falls under the Institute for Culture, Language, and History, which includes three additional departments: Department of Cultural and Social History
• Department of Theology
• Department of Translation and Interpretation

Qualification requirements

• We expect that you have: Relevant university education at the master's level
• In-depth knowledge of language research and research into variants of the Greenlandic language.
• Experience in teaching and/or communicating knowledge in the field of language research, particularly research in the Greenlandic language.
• Language skills in Greenlandic at a native level, as well as Danish and English at a high level.

Work tasks

• Your tasks will primarily consist of: Teaching at the bachelor's level in subjects such as the Building Blocks of Language and Language in Society.
• Guidance and examination of students at the bachelor's level
• Participation in the planning and execution of professional and social events at the department.
• Knowledge dissemination within the department's subject areas
• Participation in the administrative and collegial collaboration

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 exams

Appendix 3: Contact details for up to three individuals from whom references can be obtained.

Appendix 4: List of teaching experience and any publications and/or research and dissemination activities

• We offer a position with exciting development opportunities: An inspiring work environment
• Influence on one's own work tasks
• Professional and pedagogical development opportunities

About employment

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 a senior lecturer following a positive assessment for tenure.

Employment procedure

All received applications will be processed by a recruitment committee.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of the Institute for Culture, Language and History, Gitte Adler Reimer, at phone number: +299 38 56 04.

You can read more about the Department of Language, Literature, and Media at www.uni.gl

About Ilisimatusarfik

Ilisimatusarfik, Greenland's University, was established in 1987 and currently offers 13 different programs, including 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. 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 Joint Administration serves the entire university. It is led by the university director. The Joint Administration has departments in Ilimmarfik. The departments work closely with the academic units, but also collaborate with each other. The tasks of the Joint Administration are: study 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, as well as 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 the 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.

3 months probation period

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

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