German Language Instructor - NYU Berlin

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The German Language Instructor is a full-time position (40 hrs./week) at NYU Berlin’s Academic Center located in the KulturBrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin. The German Language Instructor works directly with the German Language Coordinator and teaches German language classes at all levels, provides assistance for the language instructor and all aspects of the German program, including academic support of students, support for classes and lecturers, as well as extra-curricular and public events.

Principal Accountabilities

Teaching (70%)

• Teach five language courses per Academic Year.
• Offer weekly office hours for students.
• Organize and coordinate German language related events and excursions / field trips during the semesters, the summer sessions, and orientation days.
• Attend team meetings and trainings.

Program Development (30%)

• Assist the Language Coordinator in the preparation of syllabi, course-related material for the semesters and the summer sessions, and other administrative activities.
• Development of new teaching formats and materials.

Required Education

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in German studies.

Required Experience

• Teaching experience at all language levels.
• Experience in organizing course-related excursions and cultural events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fluency in German and English.
• A genuine interest in engaging with a diverse group of international students and faculty each semester, and a high degree of intercultural competence.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate and work well with others, as well as to work independently.
• Passionate about teaching, and equipped with the tools to engage different learner types effectively.
• Familiarity with macOS, Microsoft Windows, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office.

Required Work permit

• A valid work permit for Germany through the end of the contract.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Teaching international student groups in Germany.
• University degree in German as a foreign language.

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Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide two recent references/Arbeitszeugnisse prior to their interview. Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work and live in Germany prior to appointment.

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion