Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (scientific collaborator)
Start Date
01.02.2027 or by arrangement
Employment Relationship
40-50%, permanent/temporary
Institution / Workplace
Language Center
Bern
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For yourself and for society.
For yourself and for society.
About us
The Language Center of the University of Bern supports students, researchers, and staff in developing competences in their two main working languages, German and English.As a unit of the Vice-Rectorate International and Academic Careers, we are a central service that caters to the entire university. We advance academic careers and research by developing English communication skills such as scientific writing, presentation, and discussion.
The position offered is 30% permanent and 15% temporary.
Tasks
- Design and teach a range of EAP and ESP courses at CEFR levels B2-C2 with a focus on the natural sciences and academic writing
- Prepare and share teaching materials
- Use online platforms for teaching
- Provide individual consultations to doctoral students
- Network and market the academic English offering
- Perform sundry duties such as marking and participating in team meetings and teacher training.
Requirements
- Native or native-like speaker with a PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related fields (candidates with an MA will be considered)
- Teacher training qualification (DELTA, teacher training diploma, or similar)
- A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching EAP and ESP at university level focusing on the natural sciences and academic writing
- Solid IT skills and active engagement with AI in the classroom
- Team-oriented person with good working German (B2)
- Swiss or EU citizenship
Your Benefits
- Collaborative environment and ambitious team
- Team-oriented work
- University sports
- Central location in the heart of Bern
Working at the University of Bern
The University of Bern not only offers exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us.
Application and Contact
Send your application in a single PDF (letter of motivation, CV, copies of diplomas and certificates, letters of recommendation, sample of self-designed teaching material for an EAP lesson) by September 30, 2026 to stefanie.neuner-anfindsen@unibe.ch.
Test lessons and interviews will take place between 12 and 23 October 2026.
Test lessons and interviews will take place between 12 and 23 October 2026.
Questions about the position?
Stefanie Neuner-Anfindsenstefanie.neuner-anfindsen@unibe.ch,
Tel +41 31 684 52 66
Questions about the application?
Stefanie Neuner-Anfindsenstefanie.neuner-anfindsen@unibe.ch,
Tel +41 31 684 52 66