Executive Summary
Enthusiastic university Lecturer in Economics and/or Statistics who
wishes to deliver a highly innovative curriculum and contribute to its
design and evolution.
The appointment will be at the level of a tenure-track Assistant
Professor leading to a permanent appointment after the completion of
a tenure review process after 24 months.
Location: Berlin, with the possibility of moving to Paris or Lisbon, at a
later stage.
Start date: May/June 2023
FORWARD COLLEGE is an innovative Higher Education Institution
designed for bright students who wish to achieve academic excellence
but also nurture their practical, technological, social, and emotional
intelligences. We leverage the whole spectrum of human intelligences:
cognitive intelligence to analyse and solve complex problems; social
intelligence to engage people across different fields of expertise and
backgrounds; emotional intelligence to manage one’s balance, be
mindful of others, and nurture creativity; and practical intelligence to
implement projects effectively, harness technology, and deliver lasting
change. Our students embark on a rotating programme of studies for
their degree (‘3 years – 3 cities’), spending a year each in Lisbon,
Paris, and Berlin.
Forward college aims to blend tradition (for excellence) and innovation
(for relevance):
Our double degree programme combines
- A fully accredited academic BSc designed by the London
School of Economics and awarded by the University of London.
Teaching material is delivered to Forward students in-house at
Forward College in small groups (max. 15 students), adopting a
‘flipped classroom’ approach.
- A highly innovative Bachelor in Business Leadership (BBL),
including a range of student-led practical projects.
Our teaching approach combines
- A bespoke tuition with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 with
small group classes (15 on average) and weekly one-on-one
tutoring (for the academic BA/BSc)
- Innovative approaches such as peer to peer, personal
development, and project-based learning (for the BBL); digital
learning and flipped classroom (for the BSc/BA).
As an Assistant Professor (Teaching) on our Berlin Campus you will
support students’ ambitions and achievements in their BSc in
Economics, BSc in Economics and Politics, and BSc in Data Science
and Business Analytics. More specifically you will have a
demonstrated ability to teach at least two of the following courses:
International economics
Economics of development
Statistical methods for market research
Machine learning
Collaborating with existing Faculty members in Lisbon and Paris, and
with the Support of the Academic Coordinator, the post holder will be
responsible for
- Translating the curriculum designed by the London School of
Economics into Forward innovative teaching approach
- Designing and implementing the flipped classroom sessions
throughout the academic year (15 students / class)
- Designing tests and formative assessments that will support
students in achieving learning outcomes throughout the
academic year (September-May)
- Scheduling regular one-on-one tutoring sessions for students, in
order to deliver personalised feedback on progress
- Organising talks and conferences with experts in their field of
expertise for the benefit of Forward’s students and staff
- Carry our research in your field and/or in the area of pedagogical
innovation. Applicants will allocate around 30% of their time to
research.
- Contribute to administrative tasks associated with the position
The appointment will be at the level of a tenure-track Assistant
Professor for two years, leading to a permanent appointment after the
completion of a tenure review process after 24 months.
Person specifications
Essential
- A PhD in Economics from a top-tier University
- Passion for teaching and learning
- Excellent record in teaching
- An appetite for connecting subject-specific expertise to
real-world problems
- Knowledge of pedagogies of Higher Education
(PGCHE or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and be
collaborative
- A commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning
environment for students
- Excellent level of English.
Desirable
-
- Knowledge of languages other than English
- Multinational educational experience
- Evidence of engaging in continuous professional development
- Experience of the British Higher Education System
Package
- Gross Salary of approx. 50k € /year, depending on experience
How to apply
To apply please provide a CV and a cover letter, to be uploaded
HERE.
Application Deadline: 25 February 2023
Initial remote interviews will be held in March 2023.
The appointee is expected to take up this position in May / June 2023
or as soon as practicable thereafter, with teaching beginning in
September 2023.
For any further informal queries please contact the Academic Director
at:
hire@forward-college.eu