Practice Teaching Assistant in English linguistic in MUBA

21 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Research Field

Language sciences » Languages
Literature » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

3 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description
1 - Working at the VUB

For more than 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for freedom, equality and solidarity, and this is very much alive on our campuses among students and staff alike. 

At the VUB, you will find a diverse collection of personalities: innovators pur sang, but above all people who are 100% their authentic selves. With some 4,000 employees, we are the largest Dutch-speaking employer, in the private sector, in Brussels; an international city with which we are only too happy to connect and where (around) our 4 campuses are located. 

Add to this our principle of free research - in which self-reflection, a critical attitude and an open, creative mind around scientific and social issues are central - and you have a university that is fundamentally groundbreaking and pioneering in education and research. In short: the VUB all over again. 

Moreover, the VUB is a member of EUTOPIA, an alliance of like-minded European universities, all ready to reinvent themselves.

 
2 - Position description

The Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte, Department Linguistics and Literary Studies, is looking for a teaching assistant. 

More concretely your work package contains: 

Education domain:

Practice teaching assistant in English linguistics in the Multlingual Bachelor in Linguistics and Literary Studies (MUBA).

Education tasks:

• You offer teaching assistance in seminars;
• You coach students;
• You correct assignments;
• You help out with exams and Master papers;
• You offer teaching assistance in courses on English linguistics under the responsibility under the responsibility of the course titulars.

Other tasks: 

• You support and participate in the screening of potential MUBA candidates (registrations and interviews) by the study programme in consultation with faculty and/or central services/commissions (e.g. study guidance, study path councillors, student administration);
• You participate in the recruitment policy (student recruitment and social media) within the study programme MUBA (e.g. membership of student recruitment team, management of social media pages, representation of the programme at info days, digital info sessions, etc.), with a focus on the English program;
• You participate in the internationalisation policy within the study programme, with a focus on the English program. You offer general support in the working of the study programme (particularly the course council and other commissions).

For this function, our Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene) will serve as your home base. 

 
3 - Profile

What do we expect from you?

You hold a diploma of Master in Linguistics and Literary Studies or a similar degree, main language English.

• You have a clear vision on study guidance, recruitment, internationalisation and communications, and good pedagogical practice, as can be seen in relevant experience.
• You are familiar with the profile ‘English Linguistics’ or similar study programmes.
• You have a vision on research or you can reflect on your own research experience in relation to the research methodology courses.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, also within the academic field.
• You are motivated to participate in (the development of) screening and recruitment activities; prior experience is recommended.
• You are motivated to offer support regarding the internationalisation policy; prior experience is recommended.
• Experience with even organisation and/or internal/external communication (especially social media) is recommended.
• You have experience with software and design tools (e.g. MS Office, Canvas, CMS, Mailchimp).
• Ambition to build an academic career on the long term (e.g. PhD research, connected to the existingresearch expertise) is recommended.
• Excellent study results are also recommended.
• You subscribe to the university’s vision of education. The full text in relation to this is available on the university website.
• Language regulations:  

A member of the academic staff who is entrusted with a teaching assignment must also be able to demonstrate that the language of instruction is known at ERK level C1 through a qualification certificate or through an adequate diploma. The VUB also provides courses in, for example, academic English.

The administrative language of the VUB is Dutch. In case of insufficient knowledge of Dutch, the VUB will provide an integration course. After a maximum of five years, a member of the academic staff must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the administrative language (ERK level B2).

For a complete overview, please consult the complete language regulations on https://jobs.vub.be/content/Regulations-concerning-language-proficiency/ . 

Certificates demonstrating knowledge of the language can already be added to the application. 

The VUB wants to be a reflection of the society where everyone's talent is valued, regardless of gender, age, religion, skin color, migration background, disability and neurodiversity.

 
4 - Offer

Are you going to be our new colleague?

You’ll be offered an appointment, for an assignment of 0.8 FTE, for 1 years (renewable, on condition of the positive evaluation of the activities), with planned starting date 01/10/2024. 

You’ll receive a salary linked to one of the scales set by the government.

At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and diverse workplace where you are offered opportunities to (further) build on your career.

As well as this, you will also enjoy various other benefits:

• Extensive homeworking options, a telework allowance of 50 euros per month OR an internet fee of 20 euros per month;
• An open and informal working environment where attention is paid to work-life balance, and exceptional holiday arrangements with 35 days of leave (based on a fulltime contract), closure between Christmas and New Year and 3 extra leave days;
• Cost-free hospitalisation insurance;
• Full reimbursement of your home-to-work commute with public transport according to VUB-policy, and/or compensation if you come by bike; 
• A wide selection of meals in our campus restaurants at attractive prices;
• Excellent and affordable facilities for sport and exercise, a range of discounts via Benefits@Work (in  all kinds of shops, on flights, in petrol stations, amusement parks...) and Ecocheques; 
• Nursery near campus, discount on holiday camps; 
• The space to form your job content and to continuously learn through our VUB learning platforms and training courses;
• And finally: great colleagues with a healthy drive.

 
5 - Interested?

Is this the job you’ve been dreaming of?

Then apply, at the latest on 03/04/2024 , via jobs.vub.be , and upload the following documents:

• A brief CV and, when appropriate, comprehensive details of the relevant elements of the candidate’s academic portfolio;
• A motivation letter including the candidate’s motivation for applying and their vision on education and other aspects of the job;
• Transcript of BA and MA records as well as diploma’s;
• A concise plan for future research on the long term (optional).

Do you have questions about the job content? Contact Inge Arteel at [email protected]  or on 0494 18 35 73.

Would you like to know what it’s like to work at the VUB? Go to jobs.vub.be , and find all there is to know about our campuses, benefits, strategic goals and your future colleagues.

Would you like more information about EUTOPIA? Go to eutopia-university.eu , and read more about the role of the VUB in the development of the EUTOPIA alliance.

Requirements

Research Field

Language sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Literature

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Country

Belgium

City

Brussels

Postal Code

1050

Street

Boulevard de la Plaine 2

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/vrije-universiteit-brussel/2024/practice-teach…

Contact

City

Brussels

Website

http://www.vub.ac.be/

Postal Code

1050

STATUS: EXPIRED