About the opportunity
The Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for teaching assistant positions for courses in the theory of science, offered within the bachelor’s degree programs at SCIENCE. These courses are tailored to individual study programs and span across four teaching blocks throughout the academic year. Responsibilities include preparing and conducting weekly exercise classes, participating in teaching assistant meetings, grading and providing feedback on written assignments, and attending lectures. The number of positions depends on student enrollment per course.
Salary and benefits
- Hourly wage of 288.95 DKK
- Specific working hours determined per course prior to each semester
- Employment regulated by the collective agreement for external lecturers and teaching assistants at universities
Who can apply?
- Relevant master's degree
- Either professional competence in the theory of science, science studies, or philosophy at the master's level combined with documented university-level competence in natural science, OR master's-level competence in a natural science subject plus competence in the theory of science/science studies equivalent to passing a course in a subject's theory of science with a good result
- Fluency in speaking and understanding Danish
Required documents
- Application letter detailing competencies in both theory of science and natural science, interest in the combination, teaching or communication experience, and preferred course(s)
- CV
- Master's degree diploma and transcript
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 4, 2026
- Employment starts on February 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter
How to apply
- Prepare the application letter, CV, and master's degree certificate
- Submit all materials via the Job Portal by clicking the apply link no later than November 4, 2026
Additional information
- Courses are distributed across four teaching blocks covering chemical, geographical, geological, mathematical, biological, computer science, physical, and sports science subjects.
- Questions can be directed to Head of Section Hanne Andersen at hanne.andersen@ind.ku.dk or to individual course leaders.
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…
- Candidates with an academic background blending natural sciences and philosophy or the theory of science
- Individuals with prior university teaching, mentoring, or academic communication experience
- Graduate degree holders fluent in Danish looking for flexible, part-time academic work in Copenhagen
What should you think carefully about?
- Positions are part-time and limited to a fixed 3-year term
- Danish language proficiency is strictly required for teaching and student interaction
- Specific hours fluctuate depending on student enrollment numbers each semester
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides a valuable avenue for recent master's graduates or early-career academics to gain university teaching experience and build an academic profile within science education without committing to a full-time workload.
Our take
Candidates holding a relevant master's degree with strong proficiency in Danish and background in both science and the theory of science should apply before the November 2026 deadline.
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