Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant - Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany

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Effective immediately
The Department of Intercultural Business Communication of the
Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany
is accepting applications for the position of

Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant
(Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter)
Pay grade: 13 TV-L

in the field of

Intercultural Business Communication: Anglophone Culture USA/UK

The position is to begin on October 1st, 2010.

Expected Qualifications:
Master’s level or equivalent in a major of relevance to intercultural
communication
Teaching experience
Native speaker of English with an excellent command of the German language
Experience in the educational use of digital media (e-Learning)

Responsibilities:
Independent planning and execution of university seminars in the field
of intercultural communication including:
Cultural/economic  history of anglophone countries (specifically the US
or Australia)
Intercultural communication in German/Anglo-Saxon contexts
Execution of intercultural training sessions
Participation in student exams, research projects related in
intercultural communication
Leadership of all anglophone activities including the coordination of
exchange programs, selection of students for study abroad, and some
English translations
Candidates should furthermore be willing to engage in academic
advancement projects such as the completion of a doctoral dissertation.

The salary for this position corresponds to category 13 TV-L at a rate
of 66.5% (a “two-thirds” position) with the possibility for academic
advancement.  The position will initially be a two-year employment with
the possibility for extension up to six years.

Preferential consideration will be extended to properly-qualified
applicants with disabilities.

Completed applications should be sent to the following address no later
than the 24th of June, 2010:

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Fachgebiet Interkulturelle Wirtschaftskommunikation
Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8
D-07743Jena
Tel: 03641-94437-0

Please include a self-addressed and stamped envelope if you wish to have
your application returned to you.  Otherwise all paperwork will be
destroyed after six months.