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Teacher or Assistant Teacher in Ancient History

Posted by ProCredit Academy on January 5th, 2011.

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Location: Near Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Closing Date: February 4th, 2011

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Job Description

The ProCredit Academy is recruiting for a teacher or assistant teacher in Ancient History.

The ProCredit Academy provides an extensive part-time training programme over three years for management staff of the 21 banks in the ProCredit group. To facilitate discussions about ethics and how the modern world came to be, a third of the teaching is dedicated to the humanities. Starting with the emergence of the first city states, participants study 18 major steps in human history.

You can find further details about the group and its international training facility by visiting "Publications and Reports" at www.procredit-holding.com. Please read the ProCredit Academy brochure carefully if you would like to apply.

The vacant position is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate who wishes to gain practical teaching experience in a challenging academic environment. Working directly with the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, your main responsibilities will include:

· intensive research prior to lessons
· preparation of teaching materials
· moderation of group discussions
· mentoring students outside of class
· essay correction and presentation feedback

Location: Fürth im Odenwald (Germany)

Contract: freelance with the possibility of a permanent contract after six or twelve months

Hours: 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends

Salary: negotiable

Start date: 8 January 2025 or later

The ideal candidate will have:

· good knowledge of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Persian and Assyrian Empires and Ancient Greece, and the curiosity to discover more
· an undergraduate degree in a related subject (2:1 or above)
· teaching experience (a teaching qualification would not be necessary)
· an open attitude towards new ideas and attitudes
· strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to debate ideas
· a native level of fluency in English and a good command of German (preferred)
· eligibility to work in Germany (EU citizenship or a working visa)

The starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s skills set, academic background and teaching experience. The company provides full-board accommodation as well as a return flight. There are also excellent opportunities for professional development.

Please send your letter of motivation and an up-to-date curriculum vitae as well as a recent photograph and your salary expectations to Oliver Astley.

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