Freelance Academic Author (m/f/d) – Project Controlling

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Since its foundation, IU International University of Applied Sciences has developed into the largest private university built on fours service units: Distance Learning, Combined Studies, Dual Studies and MyStudies. We offer more than 200 bachelors’ and masters’ degrees (in English and German) mainly focused on Business and Management, all accredited and state-recognised. Through our employees’ entrepreneurial mindset, we continue to achieve our ambitious goals and high growth rate of more than 50 percent. As a pioneer in digital education, we continuously improve the learning experience of our students with the help of innovative technologies and thanks to our great team, we can also achieve our ambitious mission: to become the global largest education player by the end of 2025!

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Opportunities to work on similar future projects, and the ability to develop your academic writing

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Course Title: Project Controlling
Study Programme: Master Project Management, Distance Learning 
Language: English  
 

Course Content

  • Projects and Objectives

  • Controlling Instruments

  • Controlling Process for Projects

  • Deviations and Recovery Plan

  • Project Risk Management

  • Project Reporting

What you will do…

  • You create a course book and reading list (130-180 pages) from an existing module description during a timeframe of 4 months

  • You create various assessment types  

What we are looking for…

  • You have a completed academic degree and profile (PhD) related to the subject area  

  • You are expert in project management, and/or having previous experience in developing course materials is a plus

  • You are proactive, with hands-on mentality

Important for your application!

Please submit following documents (in English and in a single .pdf file):  

  • Tailored CV and Cover Letter (including your earliest start date) 

  • An independent writing sample (3-5 pages) related to one of the topics listed under ‘Course Content’  

  • Academic Transcripts  
     

We look forward to receiving your application.   
   
If you have questions, please contact recruiting-medienproduktion-fernstudium@iu.org.

Please note that we cannot accept applications via email.   

For further information please visit https://www.iu-careers.com/ or https://www.iu.de/en/  

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