Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Natural Sciences

Institute for Learning, Ilisimatusarfik/Greenland University is seeking a study assistant/lecturer/assistant professor (Ph.D.)/lecturer in natural sciences, with a primary focus on physics/chemistry. Exciting position with teaching, development work, research, close contact with students, an engaged group of educators, and a developing research environment - is this something for you?

The Institute for Learning is seeking a study assistant/lecturer, assistant professor, or professor in physics/chemistry with teaching experience in physics/chemistry, possibly with other subject combinations within the teacher education subjects.

The position is available for appointment from August 1, 2026, or by further 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, which is a center in development. There is a group of about 25 instructors and around 160 students.

• We can offer: A rapidly developing work environment, 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 pedagogy program for new instructors, as well as time to work on the subject areas with a view to obtaining academic degrees.
• Job responsibilities: Conduct teaching for teacher students as well as teachers in continuing education and further training.
• Ongoing development of 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 further education.
• Any research according to qualifications
• Qualifications: You have a relevant master's degree – PhD – or have a positive assessment as a lecturer.
• 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 practical foundation of teacher education.
• You have insight into recent professional and subject didactic research internationally, focusing on teacher education and the primary 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 details 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.
• Appendix 6: Documentation for teaching qualifications (course plans, organization of teaching, teaching materials, as well as any portfolio and pedagogical training).
• Appendix 7: Documentation for research dissemination.

About the application

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

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 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.

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 may transition to a permanent position as an associate professor following a positive evaluation for promotion.

Employment as a lecturer may 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.

Assessment and hiring procedure for assistant professor and associate professor positions

The assessment of the applicants is carried out by an expert evaluation committee according to applicable regulations.

The applicants will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee after the application deadline has passed. The committee will review the submitted applications and make a recommendation to the institute director, who will then invite the candidate/candidates for an interview.

Employment procedure for teaching assistant and senior lecturer

All incoming applications for the position of study assistant or study lecturer will be processed by an employment committee.

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 Greenland's University and the Institute for Learning, you can read more at www.uni.gl

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 level. Ilisimatusarfik is an Arctic university that generates 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 of Society, Economics & Journalism
• Institute of Culture, Language & History
• Institute of Health & Nature

About the Joint Administration

The Central Administration serves the entire university. It is led by the university director. The Central Administration has departments in Ilimmarfik. The departments work closely with the academic units, but also collaborate with each other. The tasks of the Central 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 Central 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.

3 months probation period

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

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