Research Associate exclusively with teaching duties in Assyriology § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
Institution: Faculty of Humanities, Asia-Africa Institute, History and Culture of the Middle East
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: 01.10.2026, permanent
Application deadline: 2026-09-03
Scope of work: part-time
Weekly hours: 75 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Duties consist solely of independent or supervised teaching. Teaching obligations are determined in accordance with current state regulations (Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung, LVVO). The LVVO permits the Office of the Dean to redefine the teaching obligation. Teaching duties currently comprise 12 teaching hours per semester.
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching the Assyriology study programme that is part of the Bachelor- and Master study programme in the department for the History and Culture of the Middle East – Assyriology. The duties include, for example:
- conducting lectures/seminars/classes,
- preparation and compiling of teaching materials,
- selection and evaluation of literature for preparing lectures/classes,
- consultation and advice with students for presentations and term papers in your own courses,
- design and creation of exams for your own courses,
- correcting exams and term papers for your own courses.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
A university degree in Assyriology or a comparable field with a very good grade/mark (equivalent to German mark 2 or better). Pedagogical skills and documentation for teaching experience in Assyriology are also required, including the teaching of language courses as well as history or cultural history courses. Experience with original manuscripts is also advantageous.
We offer
Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
Continuing education opportunities
University pensions
Attractive location
Flexible working hours
Work-life balance opportunities
Health management, EGYM Wellpass
Educational leave
30 days of vacation per annum
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Instructions for applying
Contact
Prof. Dr. Nicole Brisch
Mrs. Meltem Tischmann
Location
Edmund-Siemers Allee 1
20146 Hamburg
Reference number
228
Application deadline
2026-09-03
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)
- Teaching Statement (2-3 pages)
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