Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We identify and solve society's major challenges and build an innovative future. The university has six colleges, about 13,000 students and more than 400 professors. Our main campus is located in Otaniemi, Espoo.

The Language Centre is a separate unit of Aalto University, whose task is to be responsible for the language and communication studies included in the university's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In addition, we organise the university's language services, which also include language and communication training for the staff. We also aim to actively develop the university's language and communication teaching.

We are now looking for a skilled and enthusiastic person for a fixed-term employment relationship at Aalto University Language Centre

University teacher in German

Task

As a university teacher, you will teach German at all language levels. The position is teaching-oriented and include creating teaching materials, assessments, and holding exams. The target group of teaching is undergraduate students from different fields at Aalto's different schools. You will also collaborate with other German language teachers and be part of the MONI team, which is responsible for teaching several different foreign languages at Aalto.

Your qualifications

You have at least a master's degree suitable for the position, which includes major studies in the subject and demonstrates excellent mastery of the subject. You can also be a student in the final stages of your studies. In this position, you will need experience in teaching languages and communication skills in different learning environments, as well as good knowledge of different teaching methods and the use of educational technologies.

We require pedagogical competence suitable for the task. The pedagogical competence suitable for the position is assessed based on pedagogical studies, teaching experience, produced material and other activities related to the field of study. It is also important to us that you have an open and enthusiastic attitude towards teaching and active cooperation as a member of the MONI team, the Language Centre and the entire Aalto University work community. Teaching experience at university level is considered an advantage but is not necessary. We value a student-centered teaching approach and inventive teaching solutions.

What we offer

The position is full-time and fixed-term and valid from 1.8.2024 to 30.6.2025 with annual working hours according to the collective agreement.

At Aalto University Language Centre, we offer you meaningful and diverse tasks in an inspiring and up-to-date community of experts. As part of the MONI team, you get to work in an encouraging and motivating atmosphere where you collaborate and support each other. We encourage and offer opportunities for continuous development of your own skills. Your workstation is in the middle of Otaniemi's renewed and vibrant campus, and you get to teach future experts from Aalto's many fields of education. Aalto University also offers employee benefits and a wide range of occupational health services.

Interested?

If you wish to join us, please send your application via our online recruitment system no later than 19.5.2024. Attach the following attachments to your application in Finnish or English:

• Application letter

• Curriculum vitae showing your pedagogical competence

If you are an Aalto employee, apply for the position through your Workday employee profile (internal jobs).

For more information, please contact team leader Valeria Seraya-Rautaneva, valeria.seraya-rautaneva(at)aalto.fi.

In application technical matters, you will be assisted by HR Partner Julia Majuri, julia.majuri(at)aalto.fi.

We will arrange interviews during week 22.

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