English for Specific Academic Purposes lecturer for Natural Sciences and technical fields of study

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Leibniz Language Centre welcomes applications for the following position starting 1 March 2027 on a permanent basis: English for Specific Academic Purposes lecturer for Natural Sciences and technical fields of study (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100 %)

Your position at a glance 

The scope of responsibilities include:

• Preparation, implementation, and evaluation of courses and examinations in English in technical/Natural Sciences subjects comprising 24 teaching hours per week, including the development of curricula in consultation with the relevant degree programs and faculties
• Design, creation, further development, and evaluation of teaching and examination materials, as well as the development of e-learning materials
• Design of innovative teaching concepts
• Language learning and writing consultations
• Collaboration on conceptual and organizational tasks of the LLC as well as working groups, projects, and public relations 

Who are we looking for?

Prerequisite for employment is a completed university degree either in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL/TESOL)), Applied Linguistics/Language Teaching Research/Language Didactics, or in a technical or Natural Sciences subject. Knowledge of language teaching as well as of teaching in technical or Natural Sciences disciplines is expected. 

In addition, you have the following qualifications and skills:

• Certified English language skills at C2 level or a native speaker and at least B1 level in written and spoken German
• Doctorate in one of the above-mentioned university fields of study
• Documented experience of at least 5 years of teaching in English for technical and/or Natural Sciences subjects at a college or university
• Qualified knowledge and practical application of modern foreign language teaching methods, in particular learner autonomy
• Experience in online teaching and in the creation of curricula, learning and examination materials
• Strong team and communication skills and the ability to contribute constructively in an intercultural and multidisciplinary work environment
• Proven ability to work independently and take on a high degree of responsibility and self-organization
• Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to keep up with current trends in language teaching
• Experience in learning management systems and the planning and implementation of e-learning/ b-learning modules and online teaching

Experience in developing and conducting UNIcert® courses would be an advantage.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities. 

What do we offer?

• Option to work from home or remotely on a pro rata basis; part-time employment is possible on request
• Interesting tasks with creative freedom in a dynamic and varied working environment
• Thorough training and regular feedback, as well as an open and friendly working atmosphere
• Close cooperation with specialist colleagues and interdisciplinary teams
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Appropriate earning potential (annual bonus) and other attractive social benefits (flexitime, company pension scheme (VBL), capital-forming benefits)
• A secure job working for the Leibniz University Hannover and a good work-life balance
• A wide range of university events on society, culture, and sports

Further information

For further information, please contact Dr. Klaus Schwienhorst (tel.: +49 (0)511 762-5716, email: [email protected]).

Please send your application with the usual documents by October 31, 2026 in electronic form to

Email: [email protected] 

or alternatively by post to:
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Leibniz Language Center 
Klaus Schwienhorst  
Im Moore 11B, 30167 Hannover
Germany

http://www.uni-hannover.de/en/jobs   

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