Language Center Tutor (f/m/d)

For 40 years, Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-based liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. Accredited in both Austria and the United States, WVPU offers an individualized, student-centered American education within the framework of a European research university. As part of a global network of campuses based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, WVPU is dedicated to preparing its students for an increasingly globalized world through academic programs that cultivate critical thinking and intercultural understanding.

Webster Vienna Private University is committed to excellence in teaching and research. WVPU offers innovative programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, awarding Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. At the undergraduate level, the departments of Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications and Psychology are complemented by the Center of Liberal Arts' multidisciplinary curriculum in the human, social and natural sciences.

Currently, we are hiring to fill a part-time position to strengthen our services in the Language Center as:

Language Center Tutor (f/m/d)

Part-time (marginal employment, "geringfügig") (7 hours/week)

Starting date: January 2025

A Language Center Tutor's primary tasks are to provide individual and small-group academic language and related tutoring services.

• Administering, preparing and leading individual and small-group tutoring sessions both on campus and online:
  • Providing information during tutoring sessions, when necessary, on successful IELTS exam preparation strategies
  • Analyzing students' academic needs and providing them with assistance and constructive feedback for further development
  • Providing focused tutoring sessions on advanced academic writing
  • Proposing, developing, and delivering workshops on relevant topics to address students' needs
• Maintaining records for program assessment
• Attending regular department meetings

• M.A. in English, Applied Linguistics or equivalent;
• Knowledge of currents state of language pedagogy
• Experience in academic research
• Full professional fluency in English

Your application - please provide:

• A cover letter addressing your experience relative to the responsibilities
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• All required diplomas as indicated above

Please send us your complete application via the online form on our Webpage

Deadline for applications: December 8, 2024

Interview dates can be set prior to the deadline.

• Versatile tasks with corresponding responsibility
• Being part of a highly engaged team and international community
• Employee benefits (Occupational Health, Social Events etc.) and flexible working hours:
• We provide modern facilities in a top location in Vienna's 2nd district (Palais Wenkheim), next to the subway station

The monthly gross compensation for this position amounts to EUR 500,- (basis 7 hours/week), payable 14x/year.

The applicant must have the legal right to work in Austria.

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