Practice Teaching Assistant in English linguistic in MUBA

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.

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.