Job Advertisement (June 19, 2015)

The University of Freiburg invites applications for the position of the

Academic Director at

University College Freiburg.

University College Freiburg(UCF) was founded in 2012 as the university’s interfaculty platform for the enhancement of international and interdisciplinary teaching activities. The newly established, English-taught B.A./B.Sc. program “Liberal Arts and Sciences” (LAS) is at the core of UCF’s responsibilities. It demonstrates the university’s commitment to innovation in higher education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and further development of the UCF teaching program and projects. He/she will interact closely with the UCF management, committees, and staff as well as with the faculties of the University of Freiburg. His/her responsibilities include:

• coordination and further development of the LAS program and further UCF teaching projects (e.g. student selection, curricular development, student affairs, quality management)
• leadership and supervision responsibilities, including LAS staff selection and management
• supporting the UCF Dean of Studies in his/her responsibilities, including preparation of committee meetings
• representing UCF and networking within and beyond the university
• teaching duties, depending on capacity and academic background

Applicants must have professional managerial experience in higher education as well as a strong academic background, preferably with a PhD. We furthermore expect:

• initiative, flexibility, and resilience
• profound knowledge of higher education and university governance in and beyond Germany
• experience in the development and implementation of study programs
• experience in project management and interdisciplinary teamwork
• proven conceptual, communicative, and organizational skills as well as leadership qualities
• international experience
• excellent German and English

The initial contract offered will run until December 2020, with the possibility of a permanent contract. Remuneration is according to the TVL scale at senior employment level (equivalent to “höherer Dienst”).

Please send your complete application (including cover letter, CV, diplomas, letters of reference, and your applicant profile form) in one PDF file (max. 5 MB) and with the reference number 9282 in the subject line to paul.sterzel@ucf.uni-freiburg.de. Closing date for applications is July 27, 2015.

Please consult our website for information about UCF and the LAS program: http://www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de/. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Freitag (wolfgang.freitag@ucf.uni-freiburg.de) and Paul Sterzel are available for questions.