Research Assistant 2 in Education

About the job

Organisational entity Rectorate of the University of Geneva Section / Division Rectorate delegates Position Research Assistant 2 in Education Position code 210004 Maximum class 20 Body Administrative and technical staff Activity rate 50% Application deadline 11-11-2026 Reference 7185

Job description

Language expert collaborator II – French as a Foreign Language (FLE):

The Language House is advertising two 50% positions for Language Expert Collaborator II in the field of French as a Foreign Language (FLE). The collaborator will be responsible for generalist, thematic, specific and/or specialised teaching at all levels within the framework of various projects run by the MdL (semester courses, refresher courses for the CFPS, "Language and Integration" component of the Academic Horizon programme, winter and summer courses). The collaborator will actively participate in institutional life and be involved in various projects related to their area of expertise. They will also be involved in the design, administration and correction of French exams (FLE and FL1), in connection with the activities of the MdL. A pedagogical coordination role, to be carried out in close collaboration with management, may be offered. This is a permanent contract. The start date is scheduled for 1 January 2027. The candidate will hold an MA in FLE or an equivalent qualification, a recognised pedagogical qualification, and three to five years of experience in a similar position at university level.

Required qualifications and skills

Basic training and professional experience required:

• Master’s degree in the language of instruction or equivalent qualification, complemented by a recognised pedagogical qualification
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience, preferably within the University or a training institution

Specific knowledge useful for the position:

• Competence level C2 according to the CEFR descriptors in the language of instruction
• Competence level B1 according to the CEFR descriptors in the university’s working language
• Cultural skills acquired through studies or professional experience in the country or countries of the language of instruction
• Ability to design teaching programmes and educational materials
• Digital skills according to the UNIGE digital skills framework
• Ability to engage a group of students
• Ability to manage a project in its entirety from preliminary phase to final evaluation
• Ability to work in a team
• Strong writing skills and excellent command of grammar and spelling in the language of instruction
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Good presentation

Start date

1 January 2027

Contact

Further information can be obtained from damien.moulin@unige.ch

Additional information

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Paper applications are not accepted.

Two positions are to be filled. These are two permanent contracts on DIP.

Remarks

THE POSITION WILL LIKELY BE REFILLED WITHIN THE SERVICE.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the underrepresented sex.