{"data":{"id":219851,"slug":"provutvecklare-till-hogskoleprovet-verbala-delar","type":"job","title":"Test Developer for Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test Verbal Sections","description":"Ume\u00e5 University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. At the university, there is a diverse range of high-quality educational programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields, and the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Ume\u00e5 University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, which fosters a dynamic and open culture.\nThe societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Ume\u00e5 University, this means conducting research about \u2013 and in the midst of \u2013 a society in transition. But also delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. Simply put, this is where the future is being created.\nAre you interested in learning more? Read more about Ume\u00e5 University as a workplace.\nThe Department of Applied Educational Science is seeking a test developer for the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test's verbal sections. This is a permanent part-time position at 80%, with start date by agreement. The application deadline is 2026-10-08.\nDescriptionThe Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test consists of several subtests that measure different types of skills relevant to academic studies. This position primarily involves work on developing the subtests that measure skills in the Swedish language. The duties mainly include construction and review of new tests, test items and related test materials, as well as administration and communication related to this work. The position also includes tasks related to research and evaluation work in connection with test operations.\nDutiesAs a test developer, your main duties will include:\nConstructing, developing, and reviewing test items and related test materials\nAnalyzing and following up on test results\nCarrying out administrative and communicative tasks connected to the work\nConducting development and evaluation work\n\nThe position may also involve participation in scientific work related to test development, as well as contributing to documentation and reporting of studies and results.\nQualificationsWe are looking for a professional with higher education at an advanced level with a focus on the Swedish language. In addition to excellent knowledge of Swedish, you must also have excellent ability to express yourself well in speech and writing, as well as experience reading and understanding academic texts in English.\nThe role requires good understanding of test construction, including how test items are developed, empirically tested, and statistically evaluated, and how such information is applied in practical development work. Education in test theory, test methodology, or documented experience in professional test development is a merit.\nAs a test developer, you should enjoy analytical and problem-solving work and have a clear knowledge-seeking approach. A central task is critical review of test items and test-related materials, which requires high standards of accuracy, objectivity, and the ability to receive and use feedback constructively. The work involves both independent responsibility and close teamwork, which requires good collaboration skills.\nWorkload and duties vary over time, so you need to be able to handle temporary periods of high activity and adapt to changing circumstances. Personal suitability will be given significant weight.\nTermsThis is a permanent part-time position at 80%, with start date by agreement. A trial period may apply. The position is located in Ume\u00e5.\nApplicationPlease submit with your application:\n- CV\n- Cover letter\n- Diploma\/certificate\/grades from post-secondary education\n- Any other supporting documents you wish to provide\nDuring the selection process, a work sample test may be used. You apply through our recruitment system. Log in and apply using the button at the bottom of the page. Your application must be received by Ume\u00e5 University no later than 2026-10-08.\nAbout UsThe Department of Applied Educational Science has approximately 100 employees working in education, research, and commissioned services. The department has a broad profile based on an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented foundation. The department studies conditions for learning in social, cultural, and institutional contexts, the potential of information technology for learning, as well as assessment and evaluation.\nThe department produces, on commission from the National Board of Student Finance and Universities, the majority of the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test. Work on the test is conducted in a project group that currently consists of approximately 15 employees. The group needs reinforcement in the form of an additional test developer for the test's verbal sections.\nFor more information about this position, contact Project Manager Christina Wikstr\u00f6m 090-786 5570, christina.wikstrom@umu.se\nUme\u00e5 University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.\nTo staffing and recruitment agencies and to those selling additional job advertisements: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Provutvecklare till H\u00f6gskoleprovet verbala delar","description_original":"Ume\u00e5 universitet \u00e4r ett av Sveriges st\u00f6rsta l\u00e4ros\u00e4ten med \u00f6ver 41 500 studenter och cirka 4 600 anst\u00e4llda. Vid universitetet finns en m\u00e5ngfald av utbildningar av h\u00f6g kvalitet och v\u00e4rldsledande forskning inom flera vetenskapsomr\u00e5den, och h\u00e4r gjordes den banbrytande uppt\u00e4ckten av gensaxen CRISPR-Cas9 som tilldelats Nobelpriset i kemi. Vid Ume\u00e5 universitet \u00e4r allt n\u00e4ra. V\u00e5ra sammanh\u00e5llna campus g\u00f6r det l\u00e4tt att m\u00f6tas, samarbeta och utbyta kunskap, n\u00e5got som gynnar en dynamisk och \u00f6ppen kultur.\nDen samh\u00e4llsomvandling och de stora gr\u00f6na investeringar vi ser i norra Sverige skapar enorma m\u00f6jligheter och komplexa utmaningar. F\u00f6r Ume\u00e5 universitet handlar det om att bedriva forskning om \u2013 och mitt i \u2013 ett samh\u00e4lle i omvandling. Men ocks\u00e5 om att leverera utbildningar f\u00f6r regioner som beh\u00f6ver expandera fort och h\u00e5llbart. Det \u00e4r helt enkelt h\u00e4r framtiden skapas.\n\u00c4r du intresserad av att veta mer? L\u00e4s mer om Ume\u00e5 universitet som arbetsplats.\nInstitutionen f\u00f6r till\u00e4mpad utbildningsvetenskap s\u00f6ker en provutvecklare till H\u00f6gskoleprovets verbala delar. Anst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r en tillsvidareanst\u00e4llning p\u00e5 deltid, 80%, med tilltr\u00e4de enligt \u00f6verenskommelse. Sista ans\u00f6kningsdag \u00e4r 2026-10-08.\nBeskrivningH\u00f6gskoleprovet best\u00e5r av flera delprov som m\u00e4ter olika typer av f\u00e4rdigheter av relevans f\u00f6r akademiska studier. Anst\u00e4llningen avser i f\u00f6rsta hand arbete med utvecklingen av de delprov som m\u00e4ter f\u00e4rdigheter i svenska spr\u00e5ket. Arbetsuppgifterna innefattar i huvudsak konstruktion och granskning av nya prov, provuppgifter och tillh\u00f6rande provmaterial, samt administration och kommunikation kopplat till detta arbete. I anst\u00e4llningen ing\u00e5r \u00e4ven arbetsuppgifter kopplade till provverksamhetens forsknings- och utv\u00e4rderingsarbete.\nArbetsuppgifterI arbetsuppgifterna som provutvecklare ing\u00e5r huvudsakligen att\nkonstruera, bearbeta och granska provuppgifter samt relaterat provmaterial\nanalysera och f\u00f6lja upp provresultat\nutf\u00f6ra administrativa och kommunikativa uppgifter sammankopplade med arbetet\ngenomf\u00f6ra utvecklings- och utv\u00e4rderingsarbete\n\nTj\u00e4nsten kan \u00e4ven innefatta medverkan i vetenskapligt arbete kopplat till provutveckling, liksom att bidra till dokumentation och rapportering av studier och resultat.KvalifikationerVi s\u00f6ker en medarbetare med h\u00f6gskoleutbildning p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5 med inriktning mot det svenska spr\u00e5ket. Ut\u00f6ver mycket goda kunskaper i svenska kr\u00e4vs ocks\u00e5 mycket god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att uttrycka sig v\u00e4l i tal och skrift, samt vana att l\u00e4sa och tillgodog\u00f6ra sig akademiska texter p\u00e5 engelska.\nRollen f\u00f6ruts\u00e4tter god f\u00f6rst\u00e5else f\u00f6r provkonstruktion, inklusive hur provuppgifter utvecklas, pr\u00f6vas empiriskt och utv\u00e4rderas statistiskt, samt hur s\u00e5dan information oms\u00e4tts i praktiskt utvecklingsarbete. Utbildning i provteori, provmetodik eller dokumenterad erfarenhet av professionell provutveckling \u00e4r meriterande.\nSom provutvecklare beh\u00f6ver du trivas med analytiskt och probleml\u00f6sande arbete och ha ett tydligt kunskapss\u00f6kande f\u00f6rh\u00e5llningss\u00e4tt. En central arbetsuppgift \u00e4r kritisk granskning av provuppgifter och provrelaterat material, vilket st\u00e4ller h\u00f6ga krav p\u00e5 noggrannhet, prestigel\u00f6shet och f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att ta emot och anv\u00e4nda \u00e5terkoppling p\u00e5 ett konstruktivt s\u00e4tt. Arbetet inneb\u00e4r b\u00e5de sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt ansvar och n\u00e4ra samarbete i grupp, vilket kr\u00e4ver god samarbetsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga.\nArbetsbelastning och arbetsuppgifter varierar \u00f6ver tid, s\u00e5 du beh\u00f6ver d\u00e4rf\u00f6r ha f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att hantera tillf\u00e4lliga arbetstoppar och anpassa dig till f\u00f6r\u00e4ndrade f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttningar. Stor vikt kommer att l\u00e4ggas vid personlig l\u00e4mplighet.\nVillkorAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r en tillsvidareanst\u00e4llning p\u00e5 deltid, 80%, med tilltr\u00e4de enligt \u00f6verenskommelse. Provanst\u00e4llning kan komma att till\u00e4mpas. Tj\u00e4nstg\u00f6ringsorten \u00e4r Ume\u00e5.Ans\u00f6kanTill ans\u00f6kan bifogas:- CV- Personligt brev- Examensbevis\/intyg\/betyg fr\u00e5n eftergymnasial utbildning- \u00d6vriga merithandlingar du vill \u00e5beropa\nVid urval av s\u00f6kande kan det bli aktuellt med ett arbetsprov. Du ans\u00f6ker via v\u00e5rt rekryteringssystem. Logga in och s\u00f6k via knappen l\u00e4ngst ner p\u00e5 sidan. Din ans\u00f6kan skall vara inkommen till Ume\u00e5 universitet senast 2026-10-08.Mer om ossInstitutionen f\u00f6r till\u00e4mpad utbildningsvetenskap har ca 100 anst\u00e4llda verksamma inom utbildning, forskning och uppdragsverksamhet. Institutionen har en bred profil som vilar p\u00e5 en tv\u00e4rvetenskaplig och praxisn\u00e4ra grund. Inom institutionen studeras bland annat villkor f\u00f6r l\u00e4rande i sociala, kulturella och institutionella sammanhang, informationsteknikens m\u00f6jligheter f\u00f6r l\u00e4rande samt bed\u00f6mning och utv\u00e4rdering.Vid institutionen framst\u00e4lls, p\u00e5 uppdrag av Universitets- och h\u00f6gskoler\u00e5det, merparten av H\u00f6gskoleprovet. Arbetet med H\u00f6gskoleprovet bedrivs i en projektgrupp som f\u00f6r n\u00e4rvarande best\u00e5r av cirka 15 medarbetare. Gruppen beh\u00f6ver en f\u00f6rst\u00e4rkning i form av ytterligare en provutvecklare inom provets verbala delar.N\u00e4rmare upplysningar om anst\u00e4llningen l\u00e4mnas av projektledare Christina Wikstr\u00f6m 090-786 5570, christina.wikstrom@umu.se\nUme\u00e5 universitet vill erbjuda en j\u00e4mst\u00e4lld och j\u00e4mlik milj\u00f6 d\u00e4r \u00f6ppna samtal mellan m\u00e4nniskor med olika bakgrund och perspektiv l\u00e4gger grunden f\u00f6r l\u00e4rande, skaparkraft och utveckling. 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