Teaching Assistant - CIVICA Multicampus Course "Road to the Green Transition" (gn)
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We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (gn) for the CIVICA Multicampus course on The Road to the Green Transition.
The contract will start on 15th January 2027 and end on 15 June 2027, for 8 hours/week.
This course, organised by CIVICA, gathers ten leading European higher education institutions in social sciences to critically explore the main policy challenges in achieving “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It is designed and taught jointly by a team of professors from the different partners of the alliance. The course will be delivered synchronously across all the campuses of the CIVICA consortium as a series of live online lectures. On top of the lectures, the course spurs students to work in teams across countries and disciplines, with the aim of completing a final capstone project assignment related to specific and concrete policy challenges. Moreover, students at the Hertie School will participate in weekly labs taught by a Teaching Assistant, where they will discuss the contents of the lectures.
Your tasks:
- Attend weekly lectures (12 x 120 min)
- Prepare and lead discussions on all course topics during the weekly seminars (12 x 90 min)
- Facilitate coordination across the network
- Assist with the proctoring and grading of mid-term exams
- Support and advise capstone project teams from CIVICA member universities and grade some of the final capstone assignments
- General student support (mainly responding to questions)
Your profile:
- A good knowledge of sustainability and climate policy
- Excellent pedagogical skills and the ability to run interactive discussion groups
- A master’s degree in the social sciences (preferred that candidates will be pursuing a PhD
- Excellent English language skills
We offer:
- 30 days paid holidays per year
- Flexible Working Hours
- Good Traffic Connections
- International and diverse work environment
If you are interested, please apply with your CV and cover letter by 10 November 2026. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
Please contact Sarah Lawton-Görlach, Manager International Alliances and CIVICA, for further information about the position.