Research Assistant (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H, fixed term-position, part-time (currently 20 hours per week)

Part-time position with half the working hours of a full-time employee. This is a fixed term-position of three years with the possibility of extending the contract for a further two years (position for academic qualification corresponding to § 72 HessHG i. V. m. § 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG; opportunity for PhD project).

A fixed-term qualification position is offered in the field of "Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Research: English Didactics ", which is committed to a close integration of empiricism, theory and practice and focusses on the psycholinguistically based, empirical investigation of learning and teaching processes of English as a foreign language in inclusive contexts of second or multilingualism, taking into account cognitive factors and the development of evidence-based implications for the teaching of English as a foreign language.

Tasks:

• Research assistant at the Chair of “Research on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching: English Didactics “
• Independent work on an evidence-based research area, e.g., a topic related to inclusion-relevant cognitive approaches to language learning and/or teaching, particularly in the context of teacher training for special needs education (at Uni Kassel: L5), and/or on attention and learning deficits in foreign language acquisition (PhD qualification project), taking into account empirical data collection in school or lab settings
• Initiating and supporting research projects and contributing to publications in the field of “Research on Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: English Didactics”
• Active participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of teaching formats and/or instructional interventions with a specific focus on inclusive English language teaching / teacher training for special needs education (L5), particularly considering heterogeneous learning conditions
• Planning, implementing and monitoring of innovative courses with a focus on inclusion, especially for special needs education (L5) in the subject of English (2 semester hours per week)
• Support in the preparation and organization of scientific conferences, workshops, symposia and events in the above-mentioned field
• Participation in academic self-management and in the subject and study structure of the above-mentioned chair

Requirements:

• Completed course of academic study in English teaching /TESOL degree or a master's degree in English studies with a focus on research on foreign language teaching and learning (for international degrees, also an M.Sc./M.Ed./M.A. in second language acquisition, multilingualism, applied linguistics or TESOL, and/or Educational Psychology). The required degree must be available by the recruitment date at the latest.

Advantages are:

• Substantial knowledge of main areas of the subject chair “Research on Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: English Didactics”
• First publications and/or conference presentations, e.g. at student conferences
• Proven practical or conceptual experience in the field of inclusive education, preferably in the context of teacher training for special needs education (L5)."
• Experience in working with schools, centers for practical teacher training or other school-related or school-affiliated institutions
• Ability and interest in dealing with heterogeneous learning conditions
• Ability to work in a team, reliability, structure and a high degree of independence in completing tasks as well as enjoyment in working with different groups of people
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, e.g., experience in supporting the preparation and organization of academic conferences
• Excellent communication skills, as well as well-developed presentation and facilitation competencies, along with a thorough and diligent working style

The following documents should be submitted as a single PDF file via the University of Kassel's application portal:
curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, two references, master’s thesis/admission thesis/state examination thesis, a two-page description of future research agendas, and any other required certificates and supporting documents.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Tanja Angelovska, Tel.: +49 561 804-1901.

In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.

Our Offer:

As an employee of the University of Kassel

• you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
• you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
• you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
• is your workplace with good connections to public transport, which you can currently use free of charge.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:

• an additional company pension (VBL),
• an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
• an annual bonus
• an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
• a promotion of voluntary commitment,
• low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management

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Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number in the subject line, via the online form. We have compiled further information for you in our FAQ.

In exceptional cases, we will also accept your application documents in paper form addressed to: The President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany, or via mail to bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel.de, stating the reference number.

In the case of postal applications, please submit only copies of your documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned. All documents will be destroyed after completion of the selection process in compliance with data protection regulations.

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