About this role
Deine Aufgaben We are looking for a new adjunct colleague to join our UE Business Department in Hamburg/Germany<br>starting this winter semester 2026/7, who shares our vision of excellence in education and who is committed <br>to making a difference in the lives of our students and staff.<br><br><strong><span style="font-size:15px;">An external freelance lecturer for Mathematics for Foundation Class (m, f, d)</span></strong><span style="font-size:15px;"><br></span><br><strong>The teaching load comprises 3 SWS (Teaching units, each unit being 45 min.).</strong><br><br><strong>The opportunity:<br></strong>To become a freelance lecturer at a university of applied sciences sharing your knowledge and passion with <br>students from all over the world<br><br><strong>Key Activities & Responsibilities:<br></strong>- Implementation of the course (teaching language: English), in particular:<br><br>BASIC OPERATIONS: Exponents, Polynomials, Factoring, Fractions, Radicals, Order of operations<br>EQUATIONS: Coordinate system, Linear equations, Slopes, Intercepts, The slope-intercept form, Determining <br>the slope the y-intercept and x-intercept, Determining the equation of a straight line, Applications of linear <br>equations in economics and/or business, Solving Linear Equations; FUNCTIONS: Graphing a function, The <br>Algebra of Functions, Solving Quadratic Equations, Facilitating nonlinear Graphing; SYSTEMS of EQUATIONS: <br>Graphical Solution of 2x2 linear system, Elimination and Substitution Methods; LINEAR (or MATRIX) ALGEBRA:<br>Definitions and terms, Addition and Subtraction of Matrices, Scalar Multiplication, Vector Multiplication, <br>Multiplication of Matrices, Matrix Expression of a System of Linear Equations, Augmented Matrix, Row <br>operations, Gaussian Method of Solving Linear Equations; LOGIC of PROPOSITIONS: Propositions and <br>Connectives, Truth Tables, Logical Implications and Equivalences; SETS: Venn Diagrams and Set Operations, <br>Basic counting principles, Addition Principle, Multiplication Principle, Permutations and Combinations; SAMPLE <br>SPACES, EVENTS and PROBABILITY: Probability of an Event, Union, Intersection, and Complement of events,<br>Applications to Empirical Probability, Conditional Probability, Intersection of Events: Product Rule, Probability <br>Trees, Random Variable and Probability Distribution, Expected Value of a Random Variable; STATISTICS: THE <br>FIRST STEPS in DATA ANALYSIS: Statistical Unit, Population, Sample, Variable, Attribute, Value, Frequency <br>Distribution: Notation and Conventions, Absolute and Relative Frequency, Cumulative Distribution, Frequency <br>Distribution: Table, Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Stem-and-Leaf-Diagram, Box-Plots, Location of Parameters: The <br>Mode, Arithmetic Mean, The Median and Quartiles, Measures of Dispersion, Range, Inter Quartile Range, IQR, <br>Skewness, Deviations from the mean, Variance and Standard Deviation<br>Coefficient of Variation, Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), Descriptive Statistics using Microsoft Excel,<br>Applications of descriptive statistics<br><br>The primary aim of Foundation Mathematics is to consolidate and develop mathematical skills for future <br>research in all fields.<br>- Preparation and evaluation of certificates of achievement Dein Profil <ul><li>Relevant professional experience</li><li>Place of living in or near Hamburg/Germany (Teaching to take place on-site, primarily)</li><li>Completed relevant university studies</li><li>Teaching experience at universities</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills</li><li>Organizational skills and willingness to work hard</li></ul> Warum wir? <strong>What we offer:<br></strong><ul><li>An open-ended framework contract as an external freelance lecturer</li><li>A varied, innovative and international working environment in collaboration with partner universities and cooperation partners</li><li>-The chance to develop personally and professionally</li></ul><strong>Interested? </strong><br><br>Then we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your application by e-mail to: <br><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or apply via Persiono.<br>Your application should include the following documents: CV, Cover Letter and References and <br>possible start date.<br><br>As an employer, we are committed to equal opportunity and support for minorities. We do not <br>discriminate based on ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national <br>origin, disability or legally protected status