Junior Lecturer in Literature

The University of Tartu is the biggest and oldest centre of academic life in Estonia - we have over 4,500 employees and 16,000 students. The unique intellectual atmosphere and fine living and working environment that characterise Tartu have attracted prominent scientists and experts for almost 400 years. Join the university family!

• Teaching at the first and second levels of higher education, including conducting seminars and practical classes.
• Supervising first-level higher education students.
• Engaging in teaching methodology development.
• Participating in the organisation and development of teaching activities.
• Engaging in professional development, including the development of teaching and supervision skills.
• Developing and improving skills necessary for research, development and creative activities.
• Participating in the research, development and creative activities of the structural unit.
• Promoting the field of study.

• Experience in teaching Estonian and/or world literature.
• Experience in supervising students or supporting learners.
• Excellent knowledge of the field of specialisation.

• Strong teamwork skills and readiness to work in a team.
• Proactive and independent working style.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• Excellent communication skills in a multicultural and multilingual work environment.
• Readiness for continuous learning and self-development.

• An opportunity to contribute to the development of the Ida-Viru region.
• Excellent opportunities for self-fulfilment and professional growth.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Compensation for travel and accommodation expenses.
• A wide range of internal training opportunities.
• Annual leave of 56 calendar days.
• 100% sick pay from the 2nd to the 8th day of illness.

1. A letter of application to the Rector.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A list of research publications (if necessary, enclosing copies or offprints of more important publications).
4. A copy of a document (including its annexes) which shows the candidate to hold the required qualification (with authorized translation into Estonian, English or Russian if the credential is not in Estonian, English, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, French, Italian, Ukrainian and Belarussian languages). A candidate can be required to submit the original or a certified copy of the document (including its annexes) showing the candidate to hold the required qualification. If the candidate has acquired the higher education in question abroad, he or she may be required to submit an assessment issued by the Academic Recognition Information Centre (the Estonian ENIC/NARIC) of his or her qualification in respect of the qualification requirements for the position.
5. Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (a list of such materials must be included in the application or annexed to it).

Job description, incl. requirements for academic staff.

Salary Rules.

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