Teaching assistants in Computer science

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We are looking for   

Teaching assistants in Computer science at the Faculty of Technology and Society.   

Work duties   

We are looking for teaching assistants for working for the master program Computer Science: Applied Data Science. We need teacher assistants for the course MA661E Exploratory Data Analysis, Visualization and Storytelling where you support other students their learning. We also need program assistants that can coordinate social and technical events for the program.   

Qualifications   

Only those admitted to first or second-cycle courses and study programmes may be employed as teaching assistants (Chapter 5, Section 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance).  

In addition to formal competence, University employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way.   

Specific requirements for this position:   

Qualifications for MA661E Exploratory Data Analysis, Visualization and Storytelling

• Know about and have experience of setting up Python EDA library
• Have finished the course.

Qualifications for Social Event Coordinator

• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Skills in collaborating in a team.
• Problem solving skills.
• You should have a good understanding of the student group in the program.

Qualifications for Technical Event Coordinator

• Technical Proficiency
• Knowledge of Competitive Programming
• Technical Support Abilities
• Knowledge of Current Trends
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Skills in collaborating in a team.
• Problem solving skills.

The following would be of benefit for the position:   
Prior Teaching or Mentoring Experience: Previous experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, or mentor. For Social and technical event coordinator previous experiences to coordinate events are beneficial.

Faculty, Department and Research environment   

Faculty

The Faculty of Technology and Society conducts education and research with a focus on technology and natural sciences at its two departments: the Department of Computer Science and Media Technology, and the Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics. The faculty collaborates with companies and other organizations with the aim of enhancing skill levels, creating new products, developing operations, and providing students with early connections to their future careers. Our research collaborations and staff from a large number of countries give the faculty an international character. More information about the faculty can be found here.

Department   

The Department of Computer Science and Media Technology offers research-linked education at both undergraduate and advanced levels, as well as doctoral studies. Research at the department is conducted in computer science, information systems, software engineering, and media technology. Some of the areas we are interested in within research and education include artificial intelligence, digital media, e-health, the Internet of Things, and game development. The department has over 80 teachers and doctoral students, and the operations are divided into three units, each with its own unit manager. More information about the department can be found here.     

Further information   

Head of department Bahtijar Vogel, bahtijar.vogel@mau.se

HR-manager Magdalena Brossing, magdalena.brossing@mau.se  

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Application   

You apply for this position via Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking on the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the job advertisement, and that it is submitted to the University no later than August 11, 2024. The application must be written in Swedish, English or any of the Nordic languages. As an applicant, you are responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.   

The application must include: 

• Curriculum Vitae 
• Copies of relevant certificates 
• A brief account on a maximum of one page, where you describe your experience, background and competence related to the applied position that makes you the most suitable candidate
• Also, describe which course you would prefer to work with

Miscellaneous   

The employment is 1-50% of a full-time position and is temporary from August 26, 2024, to January 31, 2025. 

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.   

Malmö University applies individual salary setting.    

Start date   

August 26, 2024 

Union representatives   

SACO-S Mats Syde, mats.syde@mau.se

OFR/ST Bodil Sterner, bodil.sterner@mau.se

    

We are looking forward to receiving your application!