EAP / English Language Instructor (EG 13 TV-L, 100 %, permanent) bei Universität Trier

Trier University can be characterized as a young campus university with a focus on the humanities and

a large international network. With currently around 11.000 students and 2.000 employees, the

University is one of the largest employers in the region.

In Faculty II: Languages, Literatures and Media Studies at Trier University (Germany), the Department of

English Studies is looking to fill the following permanent position in the Language Teaching section of

the department:

Full time (100%) EAP / English Language Instructor

(American English) (m/w/d)

Start date: 1st October 2023

Salary: in accordance with TV-L E13.

Role description

The main task of this role consists in independently conducting practical language classes for a total of

sixteen hours per week and managing the associated organizational tasks. Classes will include practical

language classes focused on developing students’ oral and written competence in academic English

(anglophone literature and linguistics), advanced grammar, North American culture studies, phonology

of North American English, and translation from German into English, as well as the preparation and

assessment of work in these classes and the associated module exams.

A full-time position entails a working week of 39 hours. The position may be divided between two

part-time candidates, as long as their areas of expertise span these teaching responsibilities.

Candidate description

The requirements for employment derive from § 57 (2) and (3) and § 58 (3) of the RPL Higher

Education Act. Employment in this position requires a master’s degree or equivalent post-graduate

university qualification in a subject relevant to the position (e.g. English or American Studies, TESOL,

Applied Linguistics, German Studies) and 2.5 years of experience acquired since gaining this

qualification. In addition, a recognized language teaching qualification (e.g. in TESOL or TEFL) and

experience teaching English/EAP in Higher Education are expected. Candidates will also need to

demonstrate expert competence in English, several years of experience studying or working in North

America, and a good command of German. The candidate should also show willingness and ability to

collaborate in a team of language instructors.

Trier University is committed to increasing the number of female academic staff members and

particularly welcomes applications from female candidates. People with disabilities may be given

preferential treatment in the selection process.

Please send your application documents (i.e. CV/resumé, covering letter, list of previously taught

courses, copies of qualification certificates) as one pdf document attached to an email to the Head of

the Department of English Studies, Prof. Andrea Sand, gfangl@uni-trier.de. The application deadline is

29.08.2023 Applications will be accepted in English or in German.

Bewerbungen sind in einer einzigen pdf-Datei bis zum 29.08.2023 erwünscht