Professor in Intercultural Communication & Business English

The South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences Soest Campus invites applications for the position of Professor in Intercultural Communication & Business English(at the Center for Business Education (Faculty of Electrical Engineering) at the earliest opportunity.

Responsibilities academic teaching and practice-oriented research Application-oriented teaching with a focus on the bachelor’s degree course "Business Administration with Informatics .

The programme is entirely taught in English and is aimed at international students from currently more than 65 nations. You will teach several modules in Business English, Academic English, Intercultural Communication, Soft Skill Training, and related fieldsApplication-oriented teaching in the field of Business English in the degree courses Industrial Engineering (Bachelor), International Management and Information Systems (Master), and Advanced Engineering and Engineering Management (Master), and others as requiredCoordination of the lecturers in the English, Soft Skills, and Technical English modules.

Based on your expertise in Business English communication and professional experience, you will contribute to the development of curricula and research in these fieldsSupporting students in their preparation for studying abroad / international work experienceFurther development of existing international contacts and establishing new onesConducting on-campus and online courses on Saturdays if applicable, with Saturday work being compensated for on another day of the week;

creation of teaching materials for self-studyAbove-average university degree either in the field of economics / international business or comparable in combination with relevant practical experience in the field of intercultural communication / business communication / linguistics or above-average university degree in the field of communication sciences / linguistics or comparable in combination with relevant practical experience in the field of economics / international businessRelevant experience in teaching Business English in higher education or comparable, ideally with experience in developing curricula and teaching material for Business EnglishExcellent didactic skills (especially regarding eLearning and modern teaching concepts)Demonstrated English language proficiency at a native levelGerman language skills at a native levelTeaching competence and pedagogical aptitude.

Desirable : teaching experience in internationally recognised Business English certificationIndependent structuring of teaching and researchDiverse and international student body and an open-minded team of lecturers with a wide range of international contactsFamily-like work atmosphere in a modern environmentCompatibility of work, family, and private lifeLiving and working in a pleasant region with high leisure benefits and attractive cost of livingDescription of teaching strategy (incl.

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