New as a university teacher

Are you new to teaching, or are you in the process of holding your first lectures, or just generally unsure about your role as a future teacher? As an inexperienced teacher at the university you will have the opportunity to gain a fundamental knowledge of teaching and educational work during this course.

Together with colleagues in the same situation we will help you to navigate the complex issues that are common among future teachers. The course allows you to put yourself in the role of a teacher by practicing planning and implementing teaching assignments. You will also gain insight into the rules and policy documents that a teacher should be familiar with.

The course is designed for someone who is newly employed as a teacher at Umeå University and has little or no experience of teaching. You may also be a PhD student with no prior teaching experience. If you have already taught several courses at the university then one of our basic or advanced courses will suit you better.

Quotes from previous participants

"All the discussions very useful and interesting. Eye-opening!"

"Overall the course made me aware of problems and possibilities I had never considered."

Course description New as a university teacher
Course evaluation

COURSE DATES

Spring 2026

Language: Swedish
Length: 1 week
Participantss: 8 - 24
Level: Basic

Course dates: Feb 5-6, Feb 10, Feb 20 (Attendance required on all days)

Location: Läraren, UPL (Natural Science Building)

The course is full but Register here if you want to be on the waiting list

Please note!

Attendence

Before registering, it is important to ensure that you can attend all course days.

Admission

Notification of admission is sent to applicants about 2 weeks after the application deadline. Read more about our general admission and selection here.

Cancellation

There will be an administrative fee of SEK 5000 if you cancel your participation three weeks or later before the course starts.
This also applies in case of non-show without notice or early interruption of the course.

Questions?

Any questions about your registration? Please contact us at UPL

Latest update: 2024-10-25