Public summary
This role involves designing and delivering academic skills modules including writing, research methods, critical thinking, and academic integrity to international students. The tutor will provide both group teaching and individual support, collaborate with academic teams, contribute to curriculum development, participate in assessment, and support the use of digital learning platforms. The position requires a relevant master's degree, extensive university teaching experience, proficiency in academic English, and experience in multicultural higher education settings.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Potsdam
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops on academic skills to international students; provide structured guidance on academic writing, research approaches, critical analysis, and referencing; collaborate with library services to enhance information literacy; offer one-to-one and group academic support; monitor student progress and implement support interventions; work with academic leaders to integrate academic skills in curricula; contribute to learning material development and quality assurance; participate in assessment and feedback processes; maintain resource materials on virtual learning environments; engage in departmental activities and professional development.
Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant field such as English Language, Applied Linguistics, Education, or related disciplines; minimum of five years university-level teaching experience with academic skills or foundation programmes; demonstrated experience supporting higher education students including dissertation support; strong command of academic English for teaching non-native speakers; experience in international or multicultural higher education contexts; familiarity with digital learning platforms like Canvas or Moodle; preferred qualifications include a PhD, recognized teaching certifications, experience with quality assurance in higher education, scholarly publications, and prior experience in German or European higher education institutions.