The Fachsprachenzentrum (Language Centre) has the following job opening: 
Lecturer (m/f/d) for special tasks
ID: Wiss26046
- starting: 01.09.2026
- Teilzeit 50 %
- Remuneration in accordance with E13 TV-L
- befristet
The Fachsprachenzentrum (Language Centre) was founded in 2009 as a central service facility for language teaching at Bielefeld University. The English Department offers English lessons at all levels, including specialised language courses for all students and staff at the university.
Your Tasks
- teaching duties (60 %):
- organisation of own courses to the extent of 6 LVS in the English language area
- development of different course concepts and the corresponding planning and realisation of the courses
- supervision and counselling of students
- teaching-related tasks (20 %):
- concept development in the area of UNIcert and Development and realisation of UNIcert examinations
- academic continuing education (15 %)
- general administrative tasks (5 %)
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
We offer
- Remuneration in accordance with E13 TV-L
- befristet (limited until 31.08.2028) (§ 2 (1) of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of the contract may differ in individual cases)
- Teilzeit 50 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
- modern work environment with digital processes
- various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
Your Profile
We expect
- completed scientific English-language university degree (e. g. Master's or Diploma)
- in-depth knowledge of the didactics of the English language
- experience in language teaching
- academic teaching skills
- independent, autonomous and committed way of working
- strong organisational and coordination skills
- cooperative and team-orientated way of working
Preferred experience and skills
- experience with non-traditional teaching methods and the development of creative didactic concepts
- experience with exam design
- other professional qualifications outside language didactics that are relevant to the job profile
- PhD
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 01.04.2026
Contact
Georgina Willms
0521 106-67325
georgina.willms@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Dezernat Personal und Organisation
Ann-Christin Gellrich
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Georgina Willms
0521 106-67325
georgina.willms@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Dezernat Personal und Organisation
Ann-Christin Gellrich
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been
recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard
both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades.
Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified
handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.
At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.
