Teacher (m/f) in Humanities (Ancient History)

for the ProCredit Academy GmbH, a subsidiary of ProCredit Holding AG & Co. KGaA

Adult Education/Full-Time Position

The ProCredit Academy is seeking a qualified and committed teacher (m/f) to join our faculty and teach in the humanities branch of our management development programme. Our campus is located in Fürth, in beautiful, tranquil surroundings in the heart of Germany‘s Odenwald region, and is a one-hour drive from Frankfurt Airport. The position would entail teaching Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, End of the Bronze Age and Greek History. The language of instruction is English.

The ProCredit Academy is the international management training centre of the development-oriented ProCredit group, which consists of commercial banks for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an operational focus on South-Eastern and Eastern Europe. In addition to this regional focus, the ProCredit Group also operates in South America and Germany. ProCredit sets itself very high standards in staff development. The ProCredit Academy provides a comprehensive and unique training and development programme for high potential employees, middle and upper management. It is worth noting that this position would be a step away from academia and is more in the direction of learning and development in the business world. In addition to providing bank-specific knowledge, ProCredit Academy places a great deal of emphasis on knowledge of the social and intellectual developments, which have occurred throughout human history.

Key responsibilities:

• Teach highly engaged and curious adults looking to develop both personally and professionally
• Design and continuously develop course modules and concepts
• Develop teaching and learning materials
• Lead feedback talks and write assessments

The successful candidate will have:

• A university degree in history or in a related discipline in the humanities and social sciences
• Relevant and demonstrable teaching/training experience
• Flexibility and ability to engage with and teach various historical periods
• Fluent English
• Ability to inspire non-specialist students in historical topics and issues
• Ability to design concentrated and interactive teaching modules
• Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment
• Willingness to re-locate to the Odenwald region in Hessen, Germany

Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Rolf Kreitel at ProCredit Academy GmbH, Hammelbacher Straße 2, 64658 Fürth-Weschnitz
or by e-mail to
Rolf.Kreitel@procredit-group.com

Before applying, please consult our website

www.procredit-holding.com

for more information about the ProCredit group and the ProCredit Academy.