The course in educational leadership focuses on the members of academic staff who, in addition to their own teaching, also have a special organisational responsibility for coordinating and developing education and teaching – a ‘dual role’ without any formal managerial responsibility.

No director titles needed

The overall purpose of the course is to offer knowledge about the role of both colleague and coordinator without a managerial title. Among other things, you will learn to address the particular dilemmas and expectations in relation to such a dual role.

“I first heard about the course in educational leadership through my director of studies. My initial reaction to the title of the course was that this was not really something that I had anything to do with because I am just a course coordinator. Later, I learned that the concept of ‘educational leadership’ can unfold in many different ways," former course participant, and Teaching Associate Professor at the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Søren Læssøe Mathiesen says.

“I have learned a lot from the course. Among other things, I have gained a deeper understanding of the concept of ‘educational leadership' and gained practical knowledge that can help me in my work,” he explains.

Learn more about the course

Is the educational leadership course perhaps something for you? You can hear more about the course in the video above, or you can read more and register here.

You can also revisit our article "We're not leaders – we're colleagues" in which we delve into the reflections behind the creation of the course.