Maîtres-Assistants (teaching positions) in Educational Sciences

About the FHSE

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences. 
People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed. The faculty's research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.

As part of a major expansion in Educational Sciences, the Department of Education & Social Work (DESW) within the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Science is seeking 4 Maîtres-Assistants (teaching positions) in the following areas to join its team:

• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Education
• Teaching and Learning Sciences, with special regard to History and Geography Education
• Teaching and Learning Children's and Youth Literature, with special regard to German Literature Education
• Teaching and Learning Visual Arts and Aesthetics Education

Your role

In collaboration with colleagues in the DESW, successful candidates will design and deliver courses in the full range of the Faculty's study programmes in Education, and engage in research and transfer activities that are aligned with the Department's research agenda.

Successful candidates will be expected to design and deliver courses on teaching and learning in primary and pre-primary school, in both the Bachelor in Educational Sciences (BScE) programme and the new Bachelor en Formation Pédagogique (BFP) programme. Teaching can be offered in other teacher training programmes of FHSE, provided that the teaching requirements of the two aforementioned programmes are fully met.

Specifically, they are expected to:

• Develop and maintain teaching activities in one of the above-listed areas in both the BScE and the new BFP (teaching load of at least 240 Teaching Units per academic year)
• Develop and maintain research activities with national embedding and of (inter)national relevance in one of the above-listed areas, thus identifying and (further) developing inspiring practices that can feed back into both teacher education and the school system
• Assume appropriate roles internally and externally both in their field of knowledge and, as an educational expert, apply their general knowledge and skills as a researcher and scholar
• Undertake tutoring and internship supervision of BScE and BFP students, and engage with national education actors
• Contribute to the Faculty as it further strengthens its position as a leading European multicultural and multilingual site of research and teaching in the field of educational and social sciences

Your profile

Successful candidates should have:

• PhD degree in educational sciences, with explicit focus on primary and pre-primary education
• Expertise in primary and pre-primary education in relation to one of the above-listed areas
• Experience in teacher education
• A minimum of two years of related postdoctoral experience acquired in a university or comparable research centre
• A promising research record in educational and social sciences
• Demonstrated ability to acquire research funds and conduct research projects
• A willingness to engage in teamwork in teaching and research groups
• Ability to work autonomously
• Teaching experience in a primary or pre-primary school setting is considered an advantage
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Luxembourg's multilingual educational system is considered an advantage
• International (higher education) teaching and research experience will be considered an advantage

Language requirements:

The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. Successful candidates must normally be proficient in English and either French or German.

German is a requirement for the position in "Teaching and Learning Children's and Youth Literature, with special regard to German Literature Education".

The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter (to: Prof. Dr. Claude Houssemand, Head of DESW)
• Copies of diplomas
• List of courses taught
• List of publications
• Copies of recent publications (max. 3) relevant for the field in question
• List of three referees with their name, address, and present position. Please indicate their relationship to you

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: CDD (fixed-term contract) for 2 years (24 months), with the possibility (depending on performance) for an extension to up to a total of 5 years (60 months)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Research scientist
• Job Reference: UOL06752

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