Language Center Tutor (f/m/d)

Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) is an accredited, private, non-profit university. For over 40 years, (WVPU) has provided its students with an internationally competitive, American-style liberal arts education in the heart of Europe. As part of a global network of campuses based in St. Louis, USA, WVPU offers a student-centered education within the framework of a European research university. We offer accredited programs in our Business and Management, International Relations, Media Communications and Psychology Departments.

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.

Main responsibilities:

• Administering, preparing and leading individual and small-group tutoring sessions both on campus and online:

o   Providing information during tutoring sessions, when necessary, on successful IELTS exam preparation strategies

o   Analyzing students’ academic needs and providing them with assistance and constructive feedback for further development

o   Providing focused tutoring sessions on advanced academic writing

o   Proposing, developing, and delivering workshops on relevant topics to address students’ needs

• Maintaining records for program assessment

• Attending regular department meetings

Your profile includes:

• 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:

https://www.webster.ac.at/academics/missionandvalues/join-wvpu.php

Deadline for applications: December 8, 2024

Interview dates can be set prior to the deadline.

WVPU is an equal opportunity employer – we are committed to a non-discriminatory employment policy and a diverse and inclusive community. https://webster.ac.at/academics/missionandvalues/join-wvpu.php

The University puts special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior positions.

Our offer:

• 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:

https://www.webster.ac.at/academics/missionandvalues/join-wvpu.php

• 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.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the HR department:

[email protected], Praterstrasse 23, A – 1020 Vienna.

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