10. July 2025

Research assistant in the secondary school teaching program (m/f/d) - Reference: 35-2025 wissMa LA -

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences | Application deadline: 15.08.2025

At the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, a part-time position (20 hours/week) is available at the earliest possible date as a

Research assistant in the secondary school teaching profession (m/f/d)
- Reference: 35-2025 wissMA LA-

to be filled for a limited period until 31.08.2026.

The cooperative degree course for secondary school teachers with special needs education at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences and Leipzig University is currently being established and will start for the first time in the winter semester 2025/26. It combines academic, didactic and inclusion pedagogical perspectives and prepares students for teaching in heterogeneous school classes. The advertised position offers the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface of subject science, subject didactics and educational science and to actively contribute to the further development of an innovative and practice-oriented study program.

The position includes the following tasks in particular:

  • Teaching in the secondary school teaching program in the subject of Economics/Technology/Home Economics/Social Studies (WTH/S) to the extent of 4 SWS,
  • Support in curriculum development,
  • Establishment of a network with cooperating secondary schools in the region.

The following knowledge and skills are required

  • academic degree in a social or educational science program or a university degree with a relevant focus in ecotrophology and/or nutritional sciences,

  • relevant teaching experience, ideally in the field of vocational or school education,

  • Experience in the development of didactic concepts and methods.

In addition, the following are desirable

  • A doctorate related to the didactics of WTH/S or a related field.

We expect from you

  • Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment,
  • communicative and social skills, the ability to work in a team and flexibility,
  • Willingness and interest in further professional and personal development.

We offer you

  • an interesting and challenging field of activity in a qualified, open-minded and committed team,
  • flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreement,
  • personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
  • attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
  • company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
  • the opportunity to use a job ticket.
Further information

If the personal and professional requirements are met, remuneration will be paid up to pay group 13 TV-L. The 1st place of work is Görlitz. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced staff structure and therefore welcomes applications from people of all genders. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has set itself the goal of increasing the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages women to apply.

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application (including cover letter, CV, certificates and references) by 15.08.2025 (incoming mail) by e-mail to:

stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents in pdf format only)

For the sake of the environment and your wallet, we would like to ask you to refrain from sending postal applications[1] if possible. It is not possible to return application documents. We ask for your understanding that any costs incurred during the selection process cannot be reimbursed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Andrea Eckhardt (Tel.: 03581/374-3750; e-mail: dekanin-s@hszg.de). Further information about the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences can be found at www.hszg.de.

 

[1] Postal address: Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Department of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau

Prof. Andrea Eckhardt
Prof. Dr. phil. habil.
Andrea G. Eckhardt
Faculty of Social Sciences
02826 Görlitz
Furtstrasse 2
Building G I, Room 2.03
2nd upper floor
+49 3581 374-4233
Faculty of Social Sciences
Deanery
02826 Görlitz
Furtstrasse 2
Building G I, Room 1.12
1st floor
+49 3581 374-3750
M.A.
Heike Kallweit
Human Resources and Legal Department
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.06.1
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3060