Universität Hildesheim
Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts

At the University of Hildesheim, the Institute English Language and Literature, Faculty of Language and Information Sciences, has a vacancy from 01.10.2025 for a position as

Research assistant (m/f/d) Instructed Second Language Acquisition
(TV-L E 13, 100%)

for three years.

Your tasks:

• Active participation in the development and implementation of research projects of the professorship for English Language Didactics / Second Language Acquisition
• Independent preparation and implementation of courses in English didactics and Instructed Second Language Acquisition of an average of 10 LVS per semester
• Conception, implementation, and evaluation of examination formats
• Supervision and advice of students (also during school internships)
• Willingness to undertake further training in higher education didactics is expected

Your profile:

• Successfully completed an academic university degree (master’s or comparable) in English with a teaching qualification (TEFL/TESOL), preferably with a second state examination and/or a doctorate
• Solid knowledge of TEFL and Instructed Second Language Acquisition
• English language proficiency of at least C1 level
• Initiative, teamwork, and organizational talent

We offer:

• multidisciplinary, international and research-strong team
• comprehensive academic supervision and methodological training
• attractive working environment in which (English) teacher training is highly relevant
• a varied, multifaceted field of activity

As a family-friendly university, we offer a varied, interdisciplinary range of tasks, flexible working hours, regular further and advanced training, and a special annual payment within the framework of TV-L. In joining the university, you will become part of a dynamic, committed and open-minded team. The position is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled in full.

The University of Hildesheim has adopted a mission statement that places great importance on gender equality and diversity.

The University of Hildesheim particularly wants to promote the professional equality of women and men. Therefore, it aims to increase the proportion of employees of the gender that is underrepresented in the respective area.

In the case of equal qualification and suitability, applications from applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration.

For university degrees obtained abroad, a certificate evaluation by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is required as proof of equivalence before you are hired. Please apply for this in good time if necessary. You can find more information at https://zab.kmk.org/de/zeugnisbewertung.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Jäkel via email nils.jaekel@uni-hildesheim.de.

Please apply before 25.06.2025 using the reference no 2025/120 (english) via the online career portal. Click („online application“) on the bottom of the screen.

This is a translation. The original job posting in German is authoritative and available under https://bewerbung.uni-hildesheim.de/jobposting/1e5a8641a4f76c4ae04228d3e044ec00ca03a4090.