Maître-Assistant in Pre-Primary and Primary Language Teaching

About the FHSE

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences.
People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed. The faculty's research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.

The Department of Education & Social Work (DESW) within the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Science is seeking a Maître-Assistant (Research Scientist; teaching position) in Teaching and Learning Languages in pre- and primary school to join its team. A special focus should be on Teaching Children's and Youth Literature (Didaktik der Kinder- und Jugendliteratur / Didactique de la literature d'enfance et de jeunesse), with special regard to German and/or French Literature, ideally in a multilingual, comparative perspective.

Your role

In collaboration with colleagues in the DESW, the holder of the position will design and deliver courses in the full range of the Faculty's study programmes in Education, and engage in research and transfer activities that are aligned with the Department's research agenda.

The successful candidate will be expected to design and deliver courses on teaching and learning languages in pre- and primary school, with a special focus on children's German and/or French literature, in both the Bachelor of Science in Education (BScE) programme and the Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique (BFP) programme. Teaching can be offered in other programmes of FHSE, provided that the teaching requirements of the two aforementioned programmes are fully met.

Specifically, the holder of the position is expected to:

• Develop and maintain teaching activities in the abovementioned areas (teaching load of at least 240 TU per academic year)
• Develop and maintain research activities - with national embedding and of (inter)national relevance-explicitly focusing on teaching and learning in a multilingual school classroom (with a special focus on children's and youth literature in German and/or French, and/or on teaching and learning German and/or French as first and second language) from a pedagogical, socio-cultural and constructivist perspective
• Assume appropriate roles internally and externally both in their field of knowledge and apply their general knowledge and skills as a researcher and scholar
• Undertake tutoring and internship supervision of BScE and BFP students, and engage with national education actors
• Strengthen the role of interaction with schools
• Contribute to the Faculty as it further strengthens its position as a leading European multicultural and multilingual site of research and teaching in the field of educational and social sciences

Your profile

• PhD degree in Educational Sciences or Teacher Training with a special focus on German and/or French language education, literature education and/or multilingualism (a multi-/interdisciplinary research profile is particularly welcome)
• Minimum of two years of related postdoctoral experience acquired in a university or comparable research centre
• Experience in teacher education at the university level
• Expertise in teaching and learning German and/or French for pre- and primary school levels, documented by a minimum of three years according teaching experience
• Promising research record in educational and social sciences
• Demonstrated ability to acquire research funds and conduct research projects
• Willingness to engage in teamwork in teaching and research groups
• Ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Luxembourg's multilingual educational system and language competences in Luxembourgish are considered an advantage
• International (higher education) teaching and research experience is considered an advantage

Language requirments:

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. In addition to language proficiency in French and/or German, which is essential for the position, proficiency in English is also a requirement. In case that proficiency is demonstrated in only French or German, the University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter (to: Prof. Dr. Christina Siry, Head of DESW)
• Copies of diplomas
• Proof of at least three years of documented teaching experience at the pre- primary school level
• List of courses taught
• List of publications
• Copies of recent publications (max. 3) relevant for the field in question
• List of three referees with their name, address, and present position. Please indicate their relationship to you

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent contract
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Research scientist
• Job Reference: UOL07980

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