Instructor

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Are you ready for new challenges? Then apply for an exciting position as a teacher in the Social Worker education at the Social Pedagogical Seminar.

We are looking for an instructor primarily for our vocational education programs at PI/SPS in Ilulissat, with employment no later than August 1, 2026.

The Social Pedagogical Seminar (PI/SPS) has branches in Ilulissat and Nuuk, with its headquarters in Ilulissat. The seminar has around 50 employees and approximately 300 students across 8 different programs: early childhood education assistant training, social worker training, social assistant training, professional bachelor's degree in social pedagogy, pedagogical assistant training, counseling assistant training, social work advisor education, and special and social pedagogical diploma education.

PI/SPS covers all of Greenland with the following essential functional areas:

• to educate qualified social pedagogical staff
• to offer courses, further education, and continuing education in social counseling and the special and social pedagogical field
• to inspire professional and educational development in the social pedagogical sector

An instructor prepares lessons, creates schedules, acts as a practical teacher, and maintains daily contact with practical institutions. In addition to teaching, an instructor must read and assess students' written assignments during their theoretical and practical placements as well as during exams.

You will become part of a teaching team at PI/SPS with the opportunity to influence and

further develop teaching programs in line with the Seminar's vision of contributing to and

make a difference in the social pedagogical practice field throughout Greenland. There may also be a number of travel activities regarding courses and teaching.

We hope you have experience in pedagogical work or have teaching experience in adult education.

In addition, we expect:

• You have experience from and knowledge of Greenland.
• The appreciative approach, trust, and accountability characterize you as a colleague.
• That you are good at collaboration and solution-oriented.
• You are bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish.
• You are a trained educator.

The application deadline is: June 5, 2026, at 09:00.

Contact

If you want to know more about the position, you can contact team leader Lena Fly Thiesson at phone number +299 38 35 65 or by sending an email to: lena@pi.sps.gl

You can get more information about the educational institution via the website: www.pi.sps.gl

Attach application, CV, education and course documents, and relevant documents.

We do not accept applications via email.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and departure travel and moving 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

An unfurnished staff housing can be allocated for the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be allocated to individuals who already have staff housing or another property owned by the municipality or the Government of Greenland. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the allocated housing. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the allocation of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller housing communities or hotel apartments, for which taxation applies. It is not possible to keep larger pets, such as dogs or cats, in staff or temporary housing.

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Submit application."

We do not accept applications via email.