German Language Learning

We are looking for a new colleague to join the teaching team of the BA European Languages and Cultures (ELC). Our students choose a main profile (Language & Society, Culture & Literature, or Politics & Society) in combination with one of eight languages. In addition to German, these include NT2, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. The language programmes build on the expertise of a motivated international team of language teachers, which ensures that language learning is fully integrated with learning about the target language and culture. At ELC, we use research-based teaching methods and the latest technological innovations to support language learning and raise the profile of our students as future language ambassadors and cultural mediators for Europe.

Faculty of Arts

Apply no later than: 7 June 2026 23:59 Dutch local time

0.6 FTE

€3.546 - €5.538

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https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/docent-duits-2068/?lang=en

What are you going to do?

You will prepare, oversee, organise and teach German language courses following the method developed by the Language Learning Team of the ELC as described in our mission statement. In addition, you will work closely together with other colleagues within the programme of European Languages and Cultures, on further developing our approach. See here for more information on the programme.

PLEASE NOTE: Invited candidates will be asked to prepare a 15-minute seminar segment based on the film "Stasikomödie" (directed by L. Haußmann, 2022) or its trailer, while aligning this mini-lecture with the mission of Language Learning in our bachelor's programme and the language level of the participants in the German Plus 1 course (from B1 to B2 CEFR level).

Faculty of Arts

Apply no later than: 7 June 2026 23:59 Dutch local time

€3.546 - €5.538

Who are you?

• You have C2 level proficiency in German.
• You have relevant teaching qualifications such as a Master of Education, Applied Linguistics, DaF etc. and/or you have relevant experience in academic DaF contexts, such as: teaching courses up to C1/C2 level; teaching through tasks, following usage based and CLIL principles; creating evidence-based and research led teaching materials guided by the CEFR; using digital tools to enhance your face-to-face teaching; experience in organizing virtual exchanges is a plus
• You like to work both independently and in a team, producing high quality work.
• Your strengths are didactic creativity, team spirit, autonomy, entrepreneurship, communication and efficient organization.
• You have the ability to communicate and take active part in meetings in English (CEFR C1 level for reading, listening, writing, speaking).

What can you expect from us?

• In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.546 up to a maximum of € 5.538 (schaal 10) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Temporary contract for 12 months.

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

The Faculty of Arts is a large and dynamic faculty located in the heart of the city of Groningen. More than 5,500 students and 900 staff work every day at the frontiers of knowledge. The Faculty offers a diverse range of academic programmes, with 16 Bachelor's programmes and over 40 Master's programmes. With its strong international orientation, the Faculty conducts research in fields including archaeology, cultural studies, history, international relations, journalism, literature, and linguistics. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Arts, visit rug.nl/let.

The Faculty of Arts is built on a long-standing tradition of four centuries. Our mission is to be a top-ranking faculty with both an excellent education and world-quality research, with a strong international orientation, firmly rooted in the North of the Netherlands. We build and share knowledge benefits to society. We work at a modern, broad and international institution, educating over 5.000 Dutch and international students to become forward-looking, articulate and independent academics. We are a diverse team of 700 staff members.