Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (scientific collaborator)

Kanton Bern; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Collaborative environment

Team-oriented work

University sports

Central location in Bern

Zusammenfassung

The Language Center of the University of Bern invites applications for a part-time position to design and teach EAP and ESP courses tailored to the natural sciences. You will prepare teaching materials, utilise online platforms, and provide individual consultations to doctoral students in a collaborative environment.

Two part-time roles are offered (30% permanent, 15% temporary). The successful candidate will combine teaching excellence with active engagement in AI-enhanced pedagogy and

Qualifikationen

• Native or native-like speaker with a PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related fields (candidates with an MA will be considered).
• Teacher training qualification (DELTA, teacher training diploma, or similar).
• A minimum of 3 years of university-level EAP/ESP teaching focusing on natural sciences and academic writing.
• Solid IT skills and active engagement with AI in the classroom.
• Team-oriented with good working German (B2).
• Swiss or EU citizenship.

Aufgaben

• Design and teach EAP and ESP courses at CEFR B2-C2 for natural sciences and academic writing.
• Prepare and share teaching materials and use online platforms for teaching.
• Provide individual consultations to doctoral students.
• Network and market the academic English offering.
• Participate in team meetings and teacher training.

Kenntnisse

German (B2) or higher

Teamwork

IT skills

AI in classroom

Ausbildung

PhD in Applied Linguistics or TESOL

MA considered

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

The Language Center of the University of Bern supports students, researchers, and staff in developing competences in their two main working languages, German and English.

As a unit of the Vice-Rectorate International and Academic Careers, we are a central service that caters to the entire university. We advance academic careers and research by developing English communication skills such as scientific writing, presentation, and discussion.

The position offered is 30% permanent and 15% temporary.

Tasks

• Design and teach a range of EAP and ESP courses at CEFR levels B2-C2 with a focus on the natural sciences and academic writing
• Prepare and share teaching materials
• Use online platforms for teaching
• Provide individual consultations to doctoral students
• Network and market the academic English offering
• Perform sundry duties such as marking and participating in team meetings and teacher training.

Requirements

• Native or native-like speaker with a PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related fields (candidates with an MA will be considered)
• Teacher training qualification (DELTA, teacher training diploma, or similar)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching EAP and ESP at university level focusing on the natural sciences and academic writing
• Solid IT skills and active engagement with AI in the classroom
• Team-oriented person with good working German (B2)
• Swiss or EU citizenship

Your Benefits

• Collaborative environment and ambitious team
• Team-oriented work
• University sports
• Central location in the heart of Bern