BSBI's mission is to educate students to effectively shape the future and become excellent leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing business world.
It also aims to teach students to understand how businesses function and how economic success is generated.
BSBI offers industry-relevant programs that focus on the development of practical entrepreneurial skills necessary for professional success.
Located in the heart of Berlin and with campuses in Paris, Barcelona, Hamburg and Athens, we are an international business school that offers academic excellence, is a member of Global University Systems (GUS) and provides unlimited career opportunities for its students and staff.
We are looking for a new colleague to join our Team as a freelance lecturer in Global MBA with an expertise in Finance and Accounting, starting July 2026.
The Opportunity:
The Freelance Lecturer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (all campuses, all faculties) will be the principle academic contact and leader for the assigned Course/Unit/Module/ Dissertation/ Project/ Internship. Please note that there is no differentiation in the standards or requirements of the tasks for Freelance or Fulltime faculty. The Freelance arrangement is just a mode of engagement to offer you greater flexibility.
As a Freelance Lecturer, you will be requested to contribute to one or more of the following:
A. Teaching
B. Research Supervision
C. Combination of Teaching and Research
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Teaching in English and/or Spanish the assigned academic modules according to the curriculum.
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Administering, proctoring and marking all students‘ assignments and exams papers of all assigned classes.
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Amending or designing and developing a new curriculum for a module, if required.
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Updating a syllabus or syllabi, if required.
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Supervising a number of dissertations per academic year (if required).
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Providing consultation and mentoring to students.
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Creating assignment briefs and exams papers.
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Providing feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence.
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Teaching students study skills relevant to programmes and exam-taking strategies.
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Providing, if needed, private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and to prepare for exams.
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Assessing students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
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Scheduling tutoring appointments with students.
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Monitoring student performance or assisting students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centres.
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Organising the tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
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Participating in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
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Communicate effectively with students and convey passion for learning.
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Maintaining records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
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Preparing lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to the Programmes needs and goals.
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Creatively design teaching materials that maximises student’s experience.
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Developing content, both written and recorded, as directed by the Chief Academic Officer.
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Researching or recommending textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
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Communicating students' progress to students in written progress reports, in person, by phone, by e-mail and/or teleconferencing.
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Identifying, developing, or implementing intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualised education plans (IEPs) for students.
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Performing day-to-day tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork related to teaching activities.
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Provide feedback to students on their progress.
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Playing a proactive role in promoting the School.
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Providing all students with tutor support to develop their assignments.
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Participating in School‘s activities as required by the Chief Academic Officer.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
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PhD / PhDc or DBA / DBAc or MBA or Master's Degree (in a business discipline)
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Prior teaching experience in higher education at University level
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Very good knowledge of Windows OS, of MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
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Scientific publications in a related discipline
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Fluent in spoken and written English (minimum 6.5 IELTS)
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Fluent in Spanish
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Knowledge of Educational Platforms (i.e. Canvas, Blackboard etc.)
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Working knowledge of timetabling software
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Sound knowledge of study regulations and rules
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
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Very good organisational and communication skills
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High social competence and assertiveness
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Maintaining an overview even with high workloads
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Entrepreneurial and economic way of thinking and working
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Resilient and flexible
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Motivated for further academic and professional development
BSBI’s mission is to educate students to effectively shape the future and become excellent leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing business world. It also aims to teach students to understand how businesses function and how economic success is generated. BSBI offers industry-relevant programs that focus on the development of practical entrepreneurial skills necessary for professional success. Located in the heart of Berlin, we are an international business school that offers academic excellence. We are a member of Global University Systems (GUS) and provide unlimited career opportunities for its students and staff.
Interested?
Please ensure your application is submitted in English and includes the following documents:
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Curriculum vitae
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Doctoral degree certificate certified for its authenticity with an Apostille stamp or certified by a notary
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In case of PhD candidates: Kindly submit an official document from the University certifying you are an active student pursuing Doctorate studies, plus the University's Secretariat Office contact details
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Comprehensive list of publications
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Overview of courses given to date (scope, topic) as well as teaching evaluations
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Work certificates/professional references (incl. working hours)
BSBI is part of GUS Germany GmbH (GGG), a dynamic network of higher education institutions with more than 18,000 students at locations in Germany, Europe and beyond.
We prepare students for impactful global careers, providing accessible and quality education to cultivate future industry leaders. With a focus on enterprise, leadership, and success, our programmes empower students with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead and succeed, fostering an inclusive, innovative, and supportive learning environment. Our mission is to shape the future by nurturing exceptional talent and driving positive change in the competitive international business world.
Explore https://www.berlinsbi.com/ for more information about us!
