Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (scientific collaborator) — Universität Bern
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 28 days ago
Role overview
UniBE is ambitious.
With us, you deliver top performance and test your skills against the best.
- UniBE is ambitious.
- With us, you deliver top performance and test your skills against the best.
- Design and teach a range of EAP and ESP courses at CEFR levels B2-C2 with a focus on the natural sciences and academic writing Prepare and share teaching materials Use online platforms for teaching
- Provide individual consultations to doctoral students
- Teacher training qualification (DELTA, teacher training diploma, or similar)
Main responsibilities
- Design and teach a range of EAP and ESP courses at CEFR levels B2-C2 with a focus on the natural sciences and academic writing Prepare and share teaching materials Use online platforms for teaching
- Provide individual consultations to doctoral students
- Network and market the academic English offering
- Perform sundry duties such as marking and participating in team meetings and teacher training. Requirements
- Native or native-like speaker with a PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related fields (candidates with an MA will be considered)
- A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching EAP and ESP at university level focusing on the natural sciences and academic writing
- Solid IT skills and active engagement with AI in the classroom
- Team-oriented person with good working German (B2) Swiss or EU citizenship
- Collaborative environment and ambitious team Requirements More Information Job-Abo
Key requirements
- Teacher training qualification (DELTA, teacher training diploma, or similar)
Application process
- Application and Contact
- Test lessons and interviews will take place between 12 and 23 October 2026.
- With us, you create value.
- For yourself and for society. About us
- The Language Center of the University of Bern supports students, researchers, and staff in developing competences in their two main working languages, German and English.
- As a unit of the Vice-Rectorate International and Academic Careers, we are a central service that caters to the entire university.
- We advance academic careers and research by developing English communication skills such as scientific writing, presentation, and discussion.
- The position offered is 30% permanent and 15% temporary. Your Benefits Team-oriented work University sports Central location in the heart of Bern Other benefits Your Benefits Your Salary
Additional details
- Design and teach a range of EAP and ESP courses at CEFR levels B2-C2 with a focus on the natural sciences and academic writing Prepare and share teaching materials Use online platforms for teaching
- Perform sundry duties such as marking and participating in team meetings and teacher training.
- Team-oriented person with good working German (B2) Swiss or EU citizenship
- Collaborative environment and ambitious team
- For yourself and for society.
- The position offered is 30% permanent and 15% temporary. Application Process Team-oriented work Central location in the heart of Bern
- In a personal conversation, we will clarify all questions regarding salary and employment conditions. Working at the University of Bern
- Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us.
Notes and original content
- Design and teach a range of EAP and ESP courses at CEFR levels B2-C2 with a focus on the natural sciences and academic writing
- Prepare and share teaching materials
- Use online platforms for teaching
- Requirements
- Team-oriented person with good working German (B2)
- Swiss or EU citizenship
- The position offered is 30% permanent and 15% temporary.
- More Information
- Application Process
- Your Benefits
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Bern offer for this role?
Universität Bern lists CHF 85'000 - 119'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Bern offer?
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