Student Mentor (SI-Leader) for Social Science Program

Description:

University Library and Student Support (UB) mission is to provide library services, learning support, and student support. Learning support includes promoting information literacy in education and offering an inspiring study environment for students. Student support encompasses assistance with academic writing, mathematics and statistics, study techniques, information searching, and reference management. Additionally, the department provides central academic advising, pedagogical support for students with permanent disabilities, and student health services. University Library and Student Support manages a Supplemental Instruction (SI) project at Mittuniversitetet. Supplemental Instruction involves trained SI-leaders conducting regular study sessions for students in specific courses. These sessions focus on developing effective study techniques, improving understanding of course content, and building confidence for exams. UB staff train the SI-leaders, coordinate the work, and provide mentoring support. We are now seeking 1-2 SI-leaders for the Social Science Program for part-time positions at UB. Responsibilities We are looking for someone willing to train as an SI-leader and prepare and lead study sessions within the Social Science Program at our Sundsvall campus. As an SI-leader, you will plan and conduct approximately one session per week lasting 1–2 hours for a group of 5–15 students, report attendance, and participate in mentor meetings. The role also includes participating in development and evaluation activities. Qualifications You are studying in the Social Science Program at Mittuniversitetet and have passed the B-level course in Political Science. You are interested in pedagogy and supporting other students in their learning. You enjoy developing your own leadership skills. You will be employed as a Student Mentor and must be eligible according to the requirements described in Mittuniversitetet's employment regulations. Eligible for employment as a Student Mentor is someone admitted to a program at the basic or advanced level. Personal Qualities To succeed in this role, we see that you are relationship-building, proactive, and independent. You have good collaboration skills, communicate thoughtfully, and work constructively with others. Furthermore, you are structured, organized, and able to plan and prioritize your work effectively. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. Processing Preparation of the employment follows the procedures specified in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and proceeds in accordance with Mittuniversitetet's employment regulations. Employment and Start Date The position comprises 7.5–15% of full-time (3–6 hours per week) starting September 1, 2026 or by agreement. Work hours are scheduled outside participants' regular lectures. The assignment is determined on a term-by-term basis, but no later than January 31, 2027. The employment may be renewed in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 12 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). Work Location: Sundsvall Information For further information, contact Mikael Reberg, 010-142 84 77, [email protected] or Anna-Karin Enqvist, 010-142 81 80, [email protected]. Application Tell us about yourself and why you want to work as an SI-leader. Attach a resume/CV. Please submit your application through our recruitment system by June 18, 2026. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, so don't delay submitting your application. Mittuniversitetet, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an educational institution with close relationships to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located near the sea, forest, and mountains, which create conditions for fantastic quality of life. Here, new knowledge is created through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. As an employee at Mittuniversitetet, you should be able to balance work with leisure and have a good life balance. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary top-up during parental leave and sick leave. You also receive generous vacation days. Mittuniversitetet actively works for equal conditions and strives to utilize the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to our operations. Salary is set in accordance with central wage agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal information is processed and stored in accordance with the data protection regulation. We welcome questions from anyone interested in working with us but decline inquiries from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Sundsvall

Address

Holmgatan 10

GPS

62.3857804, 17.3294368copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

010-1428371

Views

8

Published

28. 5. 2026

Edited

22. 6. 2026

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