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Head tutor for MSc

Are you passionate about creating a great and inclusive study start for our new MSc students?

At ITU, we take the study experience seriously, and we believe in creating a space where academic excellence goes hand-in-hand with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.We are looking for 3 MSc Head Tutors to help develop and lead the MSc Study start in collaboration with the MSc Tutors 

The aim of the study start is to make all new MSc students feel welcome and included at ITU, as well as inviting them to be part of our unique and inclusive study environment. 

The study start plays an important role in shaping positive expectations for both academic possibilities and student environment at ITU.

We believe that the true experts in this field will be some of our dedicated MSc students. This role isn't just about responsibility; it's about infusing the study start with fun, positivity, and a genuine commitment to student well-being.  

The MSc Head tutors will play an important role in ensuring that MSc Study Start is good experience for both MSc tutors and new students.  

Sharpen your Skills

During your time as Head Tutor, you will sharpen your skills within the following areas - which are relevant to both your current student life and later work life:  

  • Project Management:
    Developing a framework for the MSc study start in cooperation with relevant partners e.g. The BSc Head Tutors, The study start coordinator, SAP, FM, Head of Study Programme, organizations ect.  
  • Process Management:
    Planning, managing, and designing the study start, so it is in line with ITU´s visions e.g. about diversity and inclusion.
  • Leadership Skills and Team Management:
    How to lead, motivate and inspire others towards a common goal.




  • Communication skills:
    Facilitating good dialogue. Awareness of own communicative positions and how to use this as a dialogue-creating tool to ensure appreciative- and conflict-reducing interactions.
  • Psychological aspects:
    Working in depth with encouraging motivation, well-being and sense of belonging at ITU. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for Head Tutors that are interested in taking the lead in creating a great study start for the new MSc students. You are also going to be our banner bearer for ITU´s unique study environment, that we want to carry on to the new students. 

Therefore, we are looking for Head Tutors who are open-minded, creative and willing to start new traditions. 

You must also:

  • Thrive in a leadership role and be able to keep the focus on our main goal.
  • Be highly aware of your responsibilities and the expected quality of your work.
  • Have a solution-oriented mindset – and ready to cooperate with SAP, the Head Tutor team – Including BSc head tutors, as well as the Tutor team.
  • Be capable of setting boundaries for yourself and those around you.

Amongst other things your task as a Head tutor will be to:

  • Plan the study start - which contains academic, practical and social elements.  
  • Hire tutors in cooperation with the Study Start Coordinator.  
  • Coordinate the tasks in the study start and be the link between the tutors, the Study & Career Guidance and other collaborators. 
  • Lead and motivate the tutors to work dedicatedly and seriously with the study start. 
  • Facilitate a good culture and beneficial cooperation between the tutors. 

As a Head Tutor, you have both the responsibility and freedom to define the content of the study start within the given framework set by ITU and the Study & Career Guidance.  

The Practicalities

The position as MSc Head Tutor is estimated to be 60 hours from March to September (219,74 DKK pr. hour – SUL-agreement). The hours are mostly flexible. The social aspects of the study start days are partly volunteer. 

We are looking forward to receiving your application! 


 Anna Leonard Fransgård & Lea Strandgaard-Mortensen  
THE STUDY AND CAREER GUIDANCE  

You are welcome to contact the Study Start Coordinator for an informal talk if you want to know more about the position as MSc Head Tutor. You can write to leam@itu.dk or find Lea on Teams.