Senior Lecturer (Diploma/Master)

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University

Department

the Centre for Business Language and Intercultural Communications

Research Field

Literature
Language sciences » Languages

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

13 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

24720-2024-000671

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 24,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening starting 09/02/2024 for a:

Senior Lecturer (must hold a Diploma/Master’s degree) for a full-time, temporary position (with option of a tenured position) at the Centre for Business Language and Intercultural Communications

Job Reference Number: 24720-2024-000671

We can offer three Senior Lecturer positions.

Job Duties:

• Teaching in the field of language instruction and language competence in English with the following main topics: English for Specific Purposes - ESP in various degree programs (including economics, business informatics, sociology, cultural studies, human medicine) and Language competence for prospective English teachers in the Bachelor of Education (teacher training), on occasion possibly also in the Master of Education
• In case a candidate is suitably qualified: occasional subject-specific teaching (e.g. English linguistics, literary studies or cultural studies) in the Bachelor of Education for the subject English
• Teaching courses at all English language levels specified in the curricula
• Implementation and administration of language examinations
• Conception and development of course content in the area of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English language competence
• Participation in curricular working groups
• Participation in team and department meetings
• Communication with students
• Candidates are expected to keep up-to-date with scholarly research relevant to their courses
• Organization and administration of one's own teaching
• The total teaching load for full-time employment is 16 hours per week per semester
• Depending on applications, a full-time position may be divided into two part-time positions

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a completed diploma/master's or teaching degree in English language and literature, TEFL/TESOL or an equivalent tertiary qualification in the field of ESP and applied English language teaching
• Several years of independent teaching experience in the field of English as a foreign language or English for Specific Purposes at a tertiary and/or secondary educational institution
• Experience in at least one or more of the following subject areas of specialized English language: Business English, English for Social Scientists, Medical English, English for Business Informatics, Academic Writing, Intercultural and/or Communicative Skills for Business
• Experience in developing course content for English as a foreign language as well as English for Specific Purposes, ideally also in the context of English language teacher education at tertiary level
• Some experience in teaching subject-specific courses (e.g. English linguistics, literature, cultural studies) or didactics in English language teacher education is advantageous
• Knowledge of the Austrian education system is advantageous
• International (work) experience is advantageous
• Communication, cooperation and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to work in a team
• Excellent language skills in English and good language skills in German (English level C2, German level B2)

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,578.80 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

Application Deadline: 03/13/2024.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 24720-2024-000671“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Marie-Luise Pitzl-Hagin, E‑mail: [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Literature

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Language sciences » Languages

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Johannes Kepler University

Country

Austria

City

Linz

Postal Code

4040

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://karriere.jku.at/engage/jobexchange/showJobOfferDetail.do?jobOfferId=0cc…

Contact

City

Linz

Website

https://www.jku.at/en/the-jku/careers-entrepreneurial-opportunities/work-at-the-jku/job-openings/

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Postal Code

4040

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED