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Helping our students change the world
Professorship
Our professors are in charge for their field of expertise, are involved in teaching and research topics, and convey new innovative perspectives in the world of higher education, both in dual studies and in online distance learning. Professors are employed on a permanent basis and go through an appointment procedure during the hiring process.
Lecturers
Our lecturers can be either permanent or freelance and lectures can be held remotely or at one of our locations across Germany. Our freelancers teach, are contact persons for questions and partly prepare materials. Our permanent teaching staff also work for all study formats, which makes the working day as flexible as possible. Teaching experience prior to application is a plus, but not a must.
Video Lecturers
Our freelance video lecturers record their lectures and thus give students the freedom to learn the content – detached from time and space. There is no stage fright before live lectures and the time allocation offers the highest possible flexibility. They design and create presentations and a storyboard based on the course content. Video coaches guide through the process and our production team provides both technical and conceptual support.
Authors
To the point! Our authors form an important part of our study programs by producing teaching materials (e.g. scripts) and the appropriate questionnaire at lesson level. The fee-based work is done remotely from home and can thus be scheduled with maximum flexibility. An academic profile is an advantage, but not a must.
Correctors
Our correctors support our students in achieving their academic goals by checking and assessing examination performance. Initial experience in editing or as a proofreader is an advantage, but not a must.
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Academic Support
We hold everything together, support academic colleagues, take responsibility for new and existing study programs, drive (research) projects forward, develop study programs further – in short: we ensure the further development of the academic world at IU. Professional experience is a plus, but not a must.
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The academic world of the IU International University (IU) is colourful & diverse: here, teachers from a wide range of disciplines, from different locations, permanent employees and freelancers work together on our vision: to make education possible for all.

 

How does our teaching differ from other universities? It is modern and innovative – driven by gamechangers who are committed to a better future. Our teachers come directly from practice and enthusiastically combine their expertise with theoretical knowledge.

Benefits of working in IU Academia
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I have never felt closer to my students as I do at IU. This empowers me to develop and grow each individual according to their strengths, abilities, and life goals.
Dr. Jasmin Franz
Lecturer
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Our student groups are hotbeds of ideas and creativity. With 350 students working in 350 companies we can test our ideas in industry at speed. This is thrilling!
Prof. Dr. Anna Klein
Professor
Benefits for Professors and Academic support Benefits for Freelancers
All Professor and Academic support positions are permanently employed. For lecturers, we offer permanent positions and freelance opportunities.

Design your ideal career and pathway

Explosive growth enables great opportunities. Tell us your dream career, and we will help you make it a reality.

Work from home, work from anywhere

We blur the lines between local and remote by embracing collaborative & video meeting technologies.

Flexible working times

It’s your call. We trust you will get things done.

Up level your education

Enjoy free up-skilling courses, language courses & discounted degree courses. There is always something new to learn!

30 days annual vacation for everyone

We strive for greatness, but we all take time-off to recharge.

Enjoy our brand of social

We love spending time together. Whether it’s yoga, team events, brown bag lunches or partying—there is something for everyone.

Almost every IU job can be full-time or part-time

Pick what suits you!

World’s best colleagues

We give each other a leg-up when needed, and we collectively go beyond expectations.

Always connected

Our state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, tools, & methods empower us to collaborate and innovate from anywhere, anytime—with agility and speed.

All positions for lecturers, tutors & authors are on a freelance contract basis.

Make history with us

Be instrumental in helping us drive our mission to transform education—it’s revolutionary and life-changing.

World’s best team for Freelancers

We give each other a leg-up when needed to go beyond the expected.

Pass it on

At IU you can extend the value of education to our knowledge hungry students. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.

Benefits for Professors and Academic support
All Professor and Academic support positions are permanently employed. For lecturers, we offer permanent positions and freelance opportunities.

Design your ideal career and pathway

Explosive growth enables great opportunities. Tell us your dream career, and we will help you make it a reality.

Work from home, work from anywhere

We blur the lines between local and remote by embracing collaborative & video meeting technologies.

Flexible working times

It’s your call. We trust you will get things done.

Up level your education

Enjoy free up-skilling courses, language courses & discounted degree courses. There is always something new to learn!

30 days annual vacation for everyone

We strive for greatness, but we all take time-off to recharge.

Enjoy our brand of social

We love spending time together. Whether it’s yoga, team events, brown bag lunches or partying—there is something for everyone.

Almost every IU job can be full-time or part-time

Pick what suits you!

World’s best colleagues

We give each other a leg-up when needed, and we collectively go beyond expectations.

Always connected

Our state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, tools, & methods empower us to collaborate and innovate from anywhere, anytime—with agility and speed.

Benefits for Freelancers
All positions for lecturers, tutors & authors are on a freelance contract basis.

Make history with us

Be instrumental in helping us drive our mission to transform education—it’s revolutionary and life-changing.

World’s best team for Freelancers

We give each other a leg-up when needed to go beyond the expected.

Pass it on

At IU you can extend the value of education to our knowledge hungry students. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.

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The IU Academia way

We are a diverse team of hard working professors, lecturers,
tutors, authors, & administrators, bound together by our calling to create services that serve the greater good.

 

We live to teach and we tech to live. Learn more about our unique culture that supports our way.

 

You know what you want!

You are ready for the next step in your career—Let’s make it happen!

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Academia FAQs

Am I a permanent employee or freelancer in IU Academia?
Our Professors are permanently employed and our Lecturers, Tutors, and Authors are all Freelancers.
Is there a teacher forum for discussion & exchange?
Absolutely! At every location we have a regular faculty conference. We also encourage dialogue via our collaboration tools and all our module leaders are available for questions at any time.
What is the application process for a lecturer assignment?
Once we review your application you will receive a further questionnaire by e-mail to be completed and returned.  We will promptly send you relevant information by e-mail about teaching at IU. We will also inform you about the process regarding a trial lecture.
When do lectures take place in dual studies?
Our dual study program includes modules that take place every two weeks and modules that are taught every week on specific days. Normally, our lectures for a module take place in blocks of 4-6 UE (UE = 45 minutes). Planning of the blocks is done in consultation with our lecturers. The weekly teaching hours are: Mon-Fri 8:00-20:00.