Teacher for special tasks (EG 11 TV-H) - Textile study workshop

Part-time with 75% of the regular working hours of a full-time employee. The position is limited for 2 years in accordance with § 14 para. 2 Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act.

Tasks:

• Teaching and support tasks in the area of the study workshop with a scope of 18 semester hours per week
• Conception and implementation of courses in the field of textile technology for all students of the University of Kassel with the following contents:
  • Pattern construction and manufacture of textile products
  • Binding theory of dobby and jacquard
  • Fundamentals of textile dyeing and printing, embroidery (computer-controlled), reserve techniques and hand tufting

• Advice and supervision of project and examination work from an industrial-technical and craftsmanship point of view and the design and production of models and prototypes in accordance with the materials used
• Responsible collaboration in textile research and artistic development
• Workshop management of the textile workshop:
• Maintenance and care of machines and equipment
• administrative tasks
• Instruction in manual and mechanical work techniques in the form of group and individual lessons
• Organization of excursions to trade fairs, specialist training centres, companies and museums
• Participation in the committees and bodies of the art academy is desirable

Prerequisites:

• Completed technical college studies or at least six semesters of art college studies in the field of design or a related discipline with extensive knowledge of textile production techniques and technologies (analog and digital)
• Several years of professional experience (at least 3 years)
• pedagogical aptitude and teaching experience
• Machine and technology knowledge of the above-mentioned technologies
• Software skills (e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop, DesignaKnit, brother PE Design, Pointcarre)
• Ability to independently manage the study workshop in a professional and organizational manner as well as in communication

The person to be hired must not have previously been employed by the employer "Land Hessen"; this does not apply to a vocational training relationship.

We ask for applications with informative documents (curriculum vitae in table form, portfolio, 1 page teaching concept, final certificate of studies and/or apprenticeship).

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Thomas Fröhlich, e-mail: thomas.froehlich[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.

The protection of your personal data is important to us, which is why we will handle your personal data with care. If you provide us with your data, you thereby authorize us to store and use it in accordance with the Hessian Data Protection Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will then be deleted.

In the interests of equal opportunities, the University of Kassel endeavors to offer women and men the same development opportunities and to counteract existing disadvantages. The aim is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preference. Full-time positions are generally divisible. Please only send us copies of your application documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned after the selection process has been completed; they will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations. Applications with informative documents should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, quoting the reference number, also in electronic form.