Lecturer with a specified function

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious university in Germany is seeking a Lecturer in Turkish language teaching starting April 1, 2026. This part-time position requires candidates to teach at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, with responsibilities including course delivery and academic advising. Applicants should possess a doctorate in Turkish Studies and have strong teaching experience. The role offers a supportive academic environment and aims to enhance cultural understanding within the academic community.

Leistungen

Family-friendly conditions

Modern work laptop

Collaboration in an international team

Access to job ticket for public transport

Qualifikationen

• A successfully completed university degree in Turkish Studies or related subjects.
• A doctorate in a relevant field.
• Post-graduation at least 2.5 years of experience.
• Good knowledge of examination regulations is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Teach courses in Turkish and Ottoman languages.
• Supervise and correct students' work.
• Provide academic advising to students.

Kenntnisse

Teaching aptitude in Turkish and Ottoman Turkish

Very good knowledge of modern Turkish

Good knowledge of German

Extensive teaching experience

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Turkish Studies or comparable subject

University degree in Turkish Studies or comparable subject

Jobbeschreibung

Kant Research Center (KFS) at the chair of Early Modern Philosophy, which is part of the Department of Philosophy

Organisation/Company Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Department Kant Research Center (KFS) at the chair of Early Modern Philosophy, which is part of the Department of Philosophy Research Field Language sciences » Languages Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 2 Feb 2026 - 12:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 19,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 293-2025 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

A position as a lecturer with a specified function in Turkish language teachingis to be filled as of 1 April 2026 at the Faculty 05 at the Institute for Slavic, Turkic and Circum-Baltic Studies in the Department of Turcology.

• Teaching courses (8 course Hours [SWS]) at the bachelor’s level in Turkish and Ottoman, as well as in the master's program "Supplementary Qualifications" (Turkish Certificate), including Turkish grammar, conversation, country profile, translation exercises, and Ottoman I and II
• Correction and supervision tasks
• Providing academic advising for bachelor's and master's degree programs in collaboration with the Department of Turcology

Applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 58 in conjunction with § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate

• A successfully completed university degree in Turkish Studies or a comparable subject with a focus on language teaching
• A doctorate in a field relevant to the position, in Turkish Studies or a comparable subject
• Post-graduation at least 2.5 years of experience in a primary occupation
• Teaching aptitude and extensive teaching experience in Turkish and Ottoman Turkish
• Very good passive and active knowledge of modern Turkish, both spoken and written, and of Turkish grammar
• Good knowledge of German (at least B2 level)
• Knowledge of examination regulations and scholarship and research programmes, or willingness to learn

Languages GERMAN Level Good

Languages TURKISH Level Excellent

Research Field Language sciences » Languages Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• A wide range of offers for the development of your talents and perspectives
• Together, we are advancing science and society on this lively and dynamic campus
• We believe in success through a motivating and appreciative culture, equal opportunities and diversity. That is why we promote open exchange, respectful interaction and competent leadership.
• Located close to the city center of Mainz, the campus is easily accessible by all means of transport and with our job ticket you have a lively and culturally diverse city within easy reach
• Collaboration in a dynamic international team with diverse, varied and responsible tasks
• Strong support for your own academic career
• Participative and open working culture
• Modern work laptop – for flexible and efficient working
• JGU attaches great importance to the compatibility of family and career. Family-friendly conditions provide the ideal environment for this.

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [cover letter, CV, Certificates (university degree), proof of previous teaching experience and, if available, teaching evaluations, as well as an outline of the didactic concept for Turkish lessons] by 2/2/2026, via the " Apply now " button.

Additional comments

The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L at and to be filled by 4/1/2026 . The position is permanent.

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute for Slavic, Turkic and Circum-Baltic Studies in the Department of Turcology Country Germany State/Province Rheinland-Pfalz City Mainz Postal Code 55122 Street Saarstr. 21 Geofield