Employment

Bard College Berlin invites applications for a 

Professorship of Politics (International Political Economy) 

(W2/Associate Professorship level) from September 2022. Applications are invited from candidates with a background in International Political Economy. Candidates should have teaching experience at the intersection of political science, international relations, and macroeconomics. A research focus on globalization, international trade, labor market institutions, and/or inequalities is desirable, as well as an interdisciplinary interest in the history of capitalism and the development of the social sciences. A proven capacity to teach quantitative methods courses will be an advantage. Extending and consolidating a local and international network of connections to academic, political and non- governmental institutions (to facilitate internship placements as well as cooperation partnerships in teaching and research) is an essential part of the professor’s role.

Candidates must have a PhD degree, an excellent track record in research and teaching, and an interest in liberal arts education. An initial contract of four years will be tenured on successful evaluation. Teaching hours are 10 LVS or a 2-3 courseload.

Please send a motivation letter, a CV including list of publications, recent teaching evaluations, a statement on current and future research interests, the names and contact details of 2 referees, and samples of 3 publications by email to Jobs@berlin.bard.edu by Thursday March 31. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Prof. Dr. Boris Vormann (b.vormann@berlin.bard.edu).

Part-time Counselor

The Counselor will work on contract with Bard College Berlin to support the holistic well-being of our students. She/He/They should have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strong interest in working with university-aged students from diverse backgrounds. The Counselor will work closely with the Student Life department to support students and enrich their university experience.
 
Responsibilities:

• Confidential short-term counseling for college students
• Refer students to outside resources for on-going counseling and or psychiatric needs
• Present workshops to students and offer staff/faculty training/in-services on topics such as depression, anxiety, stress management, time management and other coping skills 
• Lead counseling groups on topics such as anxiety, depression, abuse or loss
• Active membership in the college community: attending community events, thinking strategically about how to help the community, seeking opportunities to support students, helping to bring in presenters on relevant topics, and assisting in events such as Orientation
• Work to develop processes and protocols to strengthen counseling practice at Bard College Berlin.

Qualifications:

• a higher degree (MA/PhD) in counseling with a focus or coursework in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• familiarity with or experience working with the 18-22 age group
• an understanding of the challenges students at an international, academically demanding university may be experiencing
• willingness to collaborate in a team to support students (while maintaining student confidentiality)
• ability and willingness to consult in emergency situations
• awareness of mental health support options throughout Berlin - especially in Pankow and in English (also Arabic and other languages) 
• Native or near-native level of English

The envisioned arrangement is a part-time contract position for 8-10 hours per week. The desired starting date is March 1,  2022. 
 
To apply:
Applications including CV, cover letter, and contacts of 2 references should be sent to jobs@berlin.bard.edu with “Counselor” in the subject line (email with pdf-attachments only). 
Review of applications will begin on January 28, 2022.

Please direct any questions to Katharina Pretscher (k.pretscher@berlin.bard.edu).

Bard College Berlin is looking for an 

Instructor for the Socrates Project.

Course in Arabic
The Socrates Project is a collaborative educational outreach program at Bard College Berlin and the Central European University in Vienna/Budapest. It offers free academic courses in the humanities and social sciences to interested Berliners of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced obstacles in their educational path and did not have a chance to attend university. The weekly classes take place from 18:00 to 20:30 in the evening, no payment is required of participants, all course materials are supplied for free.
The courses, offered in German, English, Turkish, and Arabic, explore topics in various academic disciplines, such as history, literature, philosophy, art history, sociology, anthropology, or political thought, with the overall theme “Freedom and Society.”
The classes are small discussion groups led by university instructors from Bard College Berlin and other institutions. Students enrolled at the Socrates Project have the option of taking the course with a writing component, which entails the completion of short written assignments during the course. Each course is team-taught by two instructors from different disciplines who are mutually responsible for syllabus design.
We are looking for teachers to offer a course in Arabic and to coordinate with other instructors to deliver on the interdisciplinary mission of the Socrates Project.

About the Job

• Designing a course in collaboration with other instructors, based on the theme “Freedom and Society”
• Compiling readings (including core texts and Great Books readings), course materials, writing assignments
• Teaching a diverse group of learners with various levels of preparation, moderating course discussions, encouraging participation
• Teaching a 6-weeks first or second half of a course (including one co-taught session with second instructor) in Berlin
• Course time: 1 session per week, March 14 to June 3, 18:00 to 20:30, at Bard College Berlin in Pankow or another location in Berlin that may serve the community participants better
• Assistance with recruitment of participants is welcome (community outreach, participants interviews)
• Participating in the welcoming and graduation events, other potential course events
• Communicating with students and providing feedback on written assignments during additional office hours
• Attending program and evaluation meetings with the organizing team
• Regular feedback/reporting on classes, participation and overall program
• Teaching positions are paid at standard rate

 
Requirements

• PhD and expertise in your respective academic discipline
• Extensive seminar teaching experience
• Academic writing teaching experience
• Experience teaching diverse groups of learners is a plus

 
How to apply

• Deadline for applications is January 12
• Your application can be in English or German
• To apply, please send the following documents to socrates@berlin.bard.edu:

 
1. CV
2. Motivation Letter (200-300 words)
Why are you interested in teaching for the Socrates Project? What can you bring to the Socrates Project that can help deliver on its mission? What teaching methods do you use in your classes? Do you have experience with teaching methods to facilitate discussion? Do you have experience teaching non-traditional adult students?
3. Course proposal (200-300 words)
Briefly describe the course content you would teach under the theme 'Freedom and Society'. This is a very broad theme, so most disciplines in the humanities and the social sciences (as well as the life sciences) can be linked to it. Feel free to approach this topic in creative, broad or specific ways.
Indicate examples of literature that you would use in the course. 
 
Covid-19 Information: We aim to teach our courses in person as far as it is possible while adhering to Berlin regulations for higher education. For health and safety reasons, we may have to reduce class sizes, move to online teaching, or, with great reluctance, change course dates. We are operating under the 2G regulations in Spring 2022, meaning that all members of Bard College Berlin are expected to provide proof of full vaccination or recovery.

 

Bard College Berlin is looking for

Socrates Course Assistants / Academic Writing Tutors
In German, English, Turkish, Arabic

The Socrates Project is a collaborative educational outreach program at Bard College Berlin and the Central European University Vienna/Budapest. It offers free academic courses in the humanities and social sciences to interested Berliners of all ages and backgrounds who have experienced obstacles in their educational path and did not have a chance to attend university.

The courses explore topics in various academic disciplines, such as history, literature, philosophy, art history, sociology, anthropology, or political thought. Students enrolled at the Socrates Project have the option of taking the course with a writing component, which entails the completion of short written assignments during the course. 

The weekly classes take place in small discussion- and reading-based groups from 18:00 to 20:30 in the evening. No payment is required of participants, all course materials are supplied for free. In 2022, our courses run for 11 weeks from March to June and are offered in German, English, Turkish and Arabic languages.

We are looking for course assistants who can support organization of the courses and, as an academic writing tutor, assist participants with their writing assignments.


Job Duties:
Course Assistant Role (7-8 h/week position from January to March)

• assist the organizing team to set up courses
• reach out to relevant communities to recruit participants
• distribute materials in relevant communities and places
• translate documents and materials, if needed
• communicate with applicants and participants of the program
• assisting with ad hoc course organization

Academic Writing Tutor Role (7-8h/week position from February/March to June)

• offer support for academic writing to adult participants in courses in German, English, Turkish or Arabic within the Socrates Project
• Organize and offer weekly or bi-weekly tutoring sessions individually or in small groups for each writing assignment
• Review essay drafts with the participants, give constructive feedback on their writing
• Be available to attend weekly class sessions
• Be available to attend meetings with instructors and the organizing team, if needed
• Write feedback reports on class and tutoring sessions
• Be available to help organize and attend welcome and graduation events and potential other events of the program
• Be available to assist interviews with participants, if needed

Requirements: 

• At least completed BA degree in Humanities/Social Sciences, ideally enrollment in a master’s or PhD program in the Humanities /Social Sciences in Berlin
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work with people of different ages and backgrounds
• Knowledge of Berlin and its communities speaking the respective language
• Language skills at native level in the language of the course, in addition (very) good command of English or German

Additional requirements for the writing tutor position:

• Native or near-native fluency and strong academic writing skills in German, English, Turkish or Arabic
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience in higher education, ideally in academic writing tutoring, private tutoring, or similar
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively to non-traditional students, to address individual learning needs and writing levels
• Interest in writing and pedagogy, in accordance with the mission and values of the Socrates Project

What We Offer

• 7-8 hours/week positions, for courses in German (up to 3 positions), English (1), Turkish (1), Arabic (1)
• Option to apply for one or both parts of the positions:
  • Course Assistant - from January to March
  • Academic Writing Tutor - from February/March to June
• Freelance contract or mini-job position, hourly rate
• Opportunity to help opening higher education to those who have been deprived of educational opportunities in the past
• Developing your teaching skills

Apply by:                                 as soon as possible, latest by January 12
Application Materials:             CV with relevant experiences, short motivation statement
Questions/Application to:       socrates@berlin.bard.edu
Start date:                               Course Assistant position - as soon as possible in January; Academic Writing Tutor position – mid February/March

Covid-19 notice: We are operating under the 2G regulations in Spring 2022, meaning that all members of Bard College Berlin are expected to provide proof of full vaccination or recovery.
 

The Social Media, Events, and Communications Assistant

will coordinate the internal and external communication of the college, organize and promote events, promote faculty work, and ensures that the communication efforts are consistent and up-to-date. The Social Media, Events, and Communications Assistant contributes to advancing the College’s mission and to strengthening its visibility and reach. The selected candidate will report to the Communications Manager.
 
Responsibilities include:

• Communicate the college’s mission, initiatives and events to various audiences
• Maintain the “News & Events” rubric on the website, as well as the college’s twitter account
• Coordinate with faculty on the scheduling and publicizing of events
• Coordinate the organization and promotion of digital and live events – on and off campus
• Assist with alumni events and communication
• Supervise student assistants in the areas of graphic design and alumni affairs
• Provide input for college’s online presence and digital communications, including website, social media, newsletters, and other platforms
• Maintain and expand the contact database
• Assist with website updates

Job requirements:

• Proven ability to write and develop content for a range of channels
• Good visual understanding and strong technical skills in the areas of graphic design / photo and video editing/ website design
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
• English at native-language level, both verbally and in writing, strong command of German is a plus
• Interest in contemporary debates on liberal arts and higher education
• Experience in a similar role in a multicultural environment and/or the non-profit sector is a plus
• Willingness to work flexible hours for occasional evening events

To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter, work samples you consider representative of your visual and written work, and references to jobs@berlin.bard.edu with “Communications Assistant” in the subject line (email with pdf-attachments only).
 
Applications will be read starting January 10, 2022 and will continue to be considered until the position is filled. The desired starting date is March 1, 2022. Please direct your questions to jobs@berlin.bard.edu

Bard College Berlin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or age.