Job Description

Your Responsibilities
We are looking for a new colleague to join our faculty in Potsdam and Berlin on a freelance basis starting as soon as possible.
The opportunity:
We are seeking experienced academic professionals or industry practitioners to contribute to the delivery and development of undergraduate and postgraduate technical courses, including but not limited to the following areas:

• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Applied Mathematics
• Programming
• Data Structures
• Algorithms
• Databases
• Computer Networks
• Web Development

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching in assigned courses across Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.
• Design and update course syllabi, materials, assessments, and digital resources.
• Supervise theses and student research projects.
• Conduct applied research and contribute to the university's academic output.
• Engage in academic advising and mentoring of students.
• Participate in curriculum development and quality assurance initiatives.
• Collaborate with international partners and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to the broader academic community at Gisma through committee work and events.

Your profile

• At least 2 years of relevant teaching or industry experience, with proven expertise in one or more of the listed subject areas, ideally in an international context.
• Demonstrated practical proficiency with modern programming languages, frameworks, and state-of-the-art tools and technologies commonly used in the industry.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Strong intercultural communication skills and a student-centered approach to teaching.
• Residence and legal authorization to work in Germany.
• A completed doctoral degree (PhD or DBA) in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Proven track record of scholarly research, publications, or applied industry projects is an advantage.

Why us?

• Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international culture.
• A workplace in our modern, centrally located campus in Potsdam.
• Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business, and science.
• Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concepts.
• Personal and professional development.

Interested?
Then we look forward to hearing from you. Please share your application to: .Your application should be as a single PDF file that includes the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation, teaching qualifications, and earliest possible start date.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including
• Your relevant teaching/work experience.
• Hands-on skills (e.g., programming languages, tools, and technologies) you can teach.
• List of publications via Google Scholar profile (if available).

• Copy of doctoral certificate (if applicable).

As an employer, we are committed to equal opportunity and support for minorities. We do not discriminate based on ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or legally protected status.
About us
Gisma University of Applied Sciences, first established in 1999 as Gisma Business School, is a leading university of applied sciences for innovative and creative international business, technology, and engineering innovation. Our Global MBA program has been recognized for its excellence through the highly acclaimed AMBA accreditation, reinforcing our reputation in the industry. Recently, we have expanded our programme portfolio into the fields of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Our unique teaching approach combines practical experience in these fields with the development of analytical skills and an understanding of contemporary theories through personalized, hands-on, and interactive learning. Gisma is part of Global University Systems (GUS), an international education business, which is represented by over 87,000 students in nearly 60 locations across the globe, providing students with opportunities for global exposure and a unique learning experience.

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