The Department of English is offering a full-time position as
starting on 1 February 2027.
The Department of English at the University of Mannheim invites applications for the position of English Language Lecturer (m/f/d) (up to E13 TV-L BW). The appointment will commence on 1 February 2027. The position will initially be offered on a fixed-term basis for two years. Following a successful evaluation during the appointment, the position may be continued beyond the initial term and may, subject to institutional requirements, lead to a permanent appointment.
The teaching load comprises nine 90-minute seminar courses per academic year (18 Semesterwochenstunden). Teaching is primarily conducted in English.
Your tasks include:
Teaching English language seminars, including academic writing, vocabulary development, grammar, pronunciation and phonetics, at CEFR levels B2-C2
Teaching seminars in area studies and cultures of the English-speaking world
Developing and updating teaching and learning materials
Designing, administering and assessing examinations
Planning and coordinating English language courses
Advising students on language-related matter
Your profile:
Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching, or a closely related field
Near-native proficiency in English (CEFR C2)
German language skills or willingness to acquire them; applicants are expected to reach CEFR level B2 within two years of employment Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education
Strong pedagogical and organisational skills
What we offer:
The University of Mannheim is one of the leading universities in Germany with approximately 12,000 students in five schools. Particularly in business and economics as well as in the social sciences the university ranks among the top institutions both at national and international level. More than 2,600 employees profit from an exciting work environment with numerous benefits.
Key information
Start: 1 February 2027
Term: 2 years
Remuneration bracket: E 13 TV-L BW
Weekly hours: 39.5 hours,
the position is generally suitable for job sharing
Location:
Mannheim, Schloss
Application deadline:
15 November 2026
Reference number: TESOL-2027
We offer an international and research-oriented academic environment with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. You will join a highly motivated and collegial team, benefit from modern teaching facilities, assume responsibility for a broad range of language programmes, and enjoy opportunities for professional and personal development.
International
Innovative academic
Family-friendly higher orientation
working environment
education institution
Applications from persons with a disability are given preferential consideration provided that they are appropriately qualified. The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the quota of women in areas where they are underrepresented and thus encourages women with appropriate qualifications to apply.
If you are interested in applying, please send your application documents via e-mail or mail by 15 November 2026 at the latest:
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
Department of English, University of Mannheim
Schloss
68163 Mannheim
Germany
thoma@uni-mannheim.de
If you have any questions about the position, please contact PD Dr. Dieter Thoma at
thoma@uni-mannheim.de
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