About the opportunity
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for 5 instructor positions in Clinical Biomechanics and Medicine, commencing for the February 2027 semester start. Instructors play a key role in welcoming incoming students, coordinating study group activities, leading classes based on predefined curriculum materials, and supporting student well-being and academic transition during their first semester. The employment period runs from January 1 to March 31, 2027, with a total allocation of 50 working hours, concentrated heavily during the initial five-week study start assignment period. Successful candidates will work primarily on the Odense campus and must be currently enrolled students at the university meeting specific semester requirements for Medicine or Clinical Biomechanics.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and employment terms in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Student Teachers' National Union (Studenterundervisernes Landsforbund)
- Remuneration covering a total allocation of 50 working hours across the employment period
- Professional experience in academic instruction, mentoring, and student leadership
- Collaboration with supervisors and module coordinators within a modern university faculty environment
Who can apply?
- Must be enrolled as a student at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
- For Medicine students: must be enrolled on the 6th semester of the bachelor's program or the 1st through 5th semester of the master's program
- For Clinical Biomechanics students: must be enrolled on the 5th or 6th semester of the bachelor's program or the 1st or 2nd semester of the master's program
- Must have the desire to serve as an instructor across multiple semesters
- Must be proficient in both written and spoken Danish and English
- Students who will be undertaking clinical placements (klinik) during the employment period are not eligible for consideration
Required documents
- Cover letter (maximum 5 MB, in Adobe PDF format, without a photograph or CPR number)
- CV (maximum 5 MB, in Adobe PDF format, without a photograph or CPR number)
- Transcript of records showing current academic progress at SDU, or alternatively, an enrollment confirmation if no exams have been taken yet (in Adobe PDF format with any CPR numbers redacted)
When to apply
- Application deadline: November 1, 2026, at 23:59 CET
- Expected interview date: Monday, November 16, 2026 (Week 47)
- Mandatory tutor training course: Tuesday, January 19, 2027
- Mandatory new student introduction participation: Monday, February 1, 2027
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents in Adobe PDF format ensuring no photographs or CPR numbers are included
- Submit the application package containing the cover letter, CV, and transcript or enrollment confirmation through the online recruitment system
- Disclose any current or previous part-time employment held at SDU and its extent within the application
Additional information
- Shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process to select a smaller number of applicants for professional evaluation
- Employment is conditional upon participation in the mandatory tutor training on January 19, 2027, and the new student introduction on February 1, 2027
- The workload is heavily front-loaded during the first five weeks after the study start during the study start assignment period
- Limited travel activity to other SDU campus cities may occasionally occur
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Current students in Medicine or Clinical Biomechanics at SDU who enjoy mentoring peers and facilitating group discussions
- Students looking for a structured, part-time professional opportunity to build teaching and leadership experience on campus
- Candidates with strong bilingual communication skills in both Danish and English
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires a commitment of 50 hours that are heavily concentrated during the first five weeks of the semester
- Mandatory attendance at specific training and orientation dates (January 19 and February 1, 2027) is a strict prerequisite
- Students currently scheduled for clinical placements during the contract period are ineligible to apply
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for current SDU health science students aiming to develop practical teaching, group coordination, and mentorship skills while supporting incoming university peers without interfering with long-term degree timelines.
Our take
Current eligible students in Medicine or Clinical Biomechanics at SDU with strong communication skills and availability for the mandatory orientation dates should apply before the November 1, 2026 deadline. Those on clinical placement or unable to meet the specific workload concentration should not apply.
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