The doctoral student as a teacher and administrator
On this page, you can read about what applies to you as a doctoral student regarding teaching and administrative tasks, pedagogical training, as well as service and extension of study time.
Teaching and administrative tasks
As a doctoral student, you may be given the opportunity to teach at the undergraduate level and/or take on administrative tasks if needed. The director of undergraduate studies is responsible for planning and will consult with you early on to find out your teaching interests. We usually organise undergraduate teaching in teams, which provides support when you are new. The director of studies will also assist in various ways.
Pedagogical training
Doctoral students who teach at the undergraduate or master's level must have completed an "introductory training in teaching and learning in higher education" lasting two weeks, or have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way. This means you will have the chance to take a course equivalent to at least two weeks of training in teaching and learning in higher education.
Service and extension of study time
A doctoral position lasts for four years. A doctoral student can participate in departmental work (teaching and administration) for a maximum of 20% of full-time employment. The doctoral student is compensated with an equivalent extension of the study period. Your doctoral studies are normally extended by the number of weeks equivalent to the pedagogical training you underwent.