Freelance Lecturer - General Management, Strategy and Leadership

Role overview

BSBI School of Business and Innovation in Berlin is looking for a freelance lecturer to support teaching and/or research supervision in General Management, Strategy and Leadership. The role is part-time and based on an hourly freelance arrangement, offering flexibility while following the same academic standards as full-time faculty.

The lecturer acts as the main academic lead for the assigned module, course, dissertation, project, or internship and may be engaged across campuses and faculties.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled teaching sessions for assigned academic modules in line with the curriculum and agreed timetable.
• Update existing course content or develop new curriculum material when needed.
• Prepare learning resources such as presentations and other supporting study materials.
• Guide, advise, and mentor students throughout their academic work.
• Help students build the skills needed to meet course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Support students with formative and summative assessment preparation.
• Maintain clear communication with students and provide regular learning feedback.
• Promote the institution through academic engagement and thought leadership activities.
• Track student progress and support learning in classroom, laboratory, internship, or project settings.
• Supervise dissertations, projects, and internships according to required standards.
• Take part in school activities as assigned by the Dean of Faculty and/or Chief Academic Officer.

Additional tasks

• Run teaching sessions and mentor students toward expected learning outcomes.
• Prepare assignment and assessment task descriptions.
• Carry out examination and evaluation-related work.
• Develop study materials and related supporting resources.
• Handle any other academic duty that is mutually agreed and assigned.

Requirements

• PhD or an equivalent qualification, backed by academic or practical expertise in the relevant field.
• Strong command of practical tools and methods relevant to the subject area, where applicable.
• Good working knowledge of Windows and the MS Office suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in spoken and written English at C2 level.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• High interpersonal competence and the confidence to take initiative.
• Ability to stay organized and effective under heavy workloads.
• Resilient, adaptable, and flexible in approach.

Preferred background

• Publications in a relevant academic discipline.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education or university settings.
• Professional experience in the subject area.
• Familiarity with learning platforms such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Good understanding of academic regulations and study rules.

About the employer

BSBI is part of GUS Germany GmbH, a global higher education network with more than 18,000 students across Germany, Europe, and other locations. The institution focuses on enterprise, leadership, and success, aiming to prepare students for international careers through accessible, quality education in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Compensation and engagement

This freelance role pays 50 € per hour. The arrangement is described as freelance and part-time, with flexibility as the main benefit of the engagement model.

Application requirements

Applications must be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter, references, and the applicant's possible start date.