Freelance Lecturer Data Science (m/f/d)

Your mission

We are currently looking for a freelance lecturer (m/f/d) to teach a variety of Data Science modules in between January and July 2026. The courses either consist of 3 hours of teaching per week over 14 weeks, or 8 hours of teaching in six block sessions, plus supervision and assessment of a examination.

Topic areas include:

• Machine Learning
• Data Bases
• Data Visualization
• Information Retrieval
• Language Processing
• Disruptive Computing
• Deep Neural Networks

If you are seeking a practice-oriented teaching role in an innovative environment and want to support students on their path to becoming Data Science professionals, we look forward to receiving your application!

YOUR IMPACT
As a freelance lecturer at XU, you will:

• Deliver practice-oriented sessions on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Share your expertise by creating engaging teaching materials, presentations, and assignments.
• Guide students through industry standards, best practices, and cutting-edge developments in your given field.
• Supervise and assess a final examination.
• Inspire our students to pursue careers in Data Science.

Your profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds at least a Master's degree in Manufacturing, Robotics, Data Science, or a related field, or has a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field but practical experience in Industry 4.0, Internet of Things or Virtualization/Digital Twinning.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of one or more of the previously mentioned topic areas.
• Possesses strong English communication skills (level C1 or above - no formal proof required).
• Enjoys teaching and engaging with students in a dynamic, practice-oriented environment.

Why us?

Why Teach at XU?

• Innovate education: Teach in small, interactive groups and co-create modern learning experiences.
• Shape the future: Be part of a forward-thinking university where technology, design, and entrepreneurship meet.
• Inclusive community: We embrace diversity, equity, and a collaborative spirit in everything we do.
• Real impact: Equip students with the skills they need to build meaningful, user-driven digital solutions.

Ready to empower the next generation of Data Science professionals?

Apply now with your CV and a short note about your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Let’s shape the future – together.

About us

XU Exponential University is a dynamic, state-recognized University of Applied Sciences located in the Potsdam/Berlin metropolitan area. We do not just produce employees – we create explorers.

Our concept combines academic rigor with a practice-based education model: Learning through doing with real projects, real partners, and real impact. Our true differentiator is applied, interactive AI-core learning. All our programs revolve around AI applications, covering fields from digital business to data, robotics, and enterprise IoT. We are dedicated to translating pedagogy into the AI world and educating the pioneers of the digital transformation.