Lecturer in Computer Science - Software Projects and Tools (m/f/d)
Lecturer in Computer Science - Software Projects and Tools (m/f/d)
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Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University) is a private state-accredited English-language university in Bremen. We offer Bachelor Master and PhD programs in three schools: School of Science School of Computer Science and Engineering and School of Business Social and Decision Sciences. Our principles are first-class teaching and research international diversity and transdisciplinary cooperation. According to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings Constructor University is among the top 25 percent out of more than 1900 universities worldwide and is ranked as the second most international university in the world. As an international university we attract highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. Currently over 1600 students from 110 nations live and study on our residential campus.
Constructor University(formerly Jacobs University) is a private state-accredited English-language university in Bremen. We offer pre-degree bachelor master and PhD programs in three schools: the School of Science the School of Computer Science & Engineering and the School of Business Social & Decision Sciences. We focus on the professional development of specialists and managers and the transfer of knowledge. Our principles are first-class teaching and research international diversity and transdisciplinary education and cooperation. As an international university we attract highly talented and open-minded students and faculty from all over the world. Currently more than 1700 students from over 100 nations live and study on our residential campus.
Among several other strategic interventions the university is currently driving an ambitious expansion of digital sciences across its academic and scientific programs and activities underpinned by significant new investments in personnel research and relevant scientific equipment. This initiative is intended to improve integration and interdisciplinarity across the three schools in teaching learning and this context a new academic position has been opened in School of Computer Science and Engineering.
Constructor University invites applications from interested candidates for the following position to be filled ideally in Fall 2025:
Lecturer in Computer Science - Software Projects and Tools (m/f/d)
(Full-time 385 hours/week initially limited for 36 months)
Your responsibilities:
In this position you will support our teaching activities in the field of Computer Science and Software Engineering with an emphasis on the development of online teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be teaching courses in the field and advise students during their studies especially with respect to the concepts and the related use of tools for remote development of software in student teams. A suitable candidate for the position hence needs expertise in software engineering and distributed development tools e.g. GitHub Slack and UML tools.
The candidate is expected to engage primarily in innovative online teaching for example in a flipped classroom model. The candidate will engage in the teaching of hands-on components related to Computer Science and Software Engineering. The aim is to educate students to turn acquired knowledge into practice by developing course-related software in remote student teams. Courses of interest include but are not limited to Distributed Software Development Introduction to Computer Science Software Design and Prototyping and Algorithms and Data Structures.
You will be expected to support teaching in our programs in Computer Science and Applied Computer Science; develop and implement innovative pedagogically sound approaches to online hybrid and in-person teaching and learning; advise students on their studies; and supervise bachelor and masters theses and research certain cases you may also be asked to support the supervision of PhD theses.
Your qualifications and experience:
MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field
Strong interest and initial experience in teaching in international and diverse environments
Affinity to digital teaching tools and content implementation into learning management
systems
Expertise in Software Engineering and distributed development tools e.g. GitHub Slack
and UML tools
Excellent verbal and written fluency and communication skills in English the language of instruction and communication on campus
Intercultural experience and competence
What you can expect at Constructor University:
Constructor University consistently achieves top results in national and international university rankings.
In the CHE Ranking the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of universities in Germany Constructor University has achieved top placements every year since its first participation in 2005.
In addition to an exciting and varied range of tasks we offer flexible working hours individual training opportunities sports activities and participation in language courses on our campus.
Your application:
If you have any questions about the position please contact Ms. Smriti Sharma via email ().
Constructor University offers full equal opportunity to all qualified applications. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. We especially encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.
Please upload your documents in a single PDF document including a letter of motivation stating your field of expertise with regard to the fields named above curriculum vitae teaching portfolio and publication record copies of certificates and diplomas and certification of English proficiency (optional).
The deadline for submission of applications is 01.09.2025. The modalities of employment depend on past employment history and level of appointment. The review of incoming applications begins immediately.
Employment Type
Full-Time
