About the opportunity
The Department of German Linguistics at the Ruhr-University Bochum’s Institute for German Language and Literature is looking for a student assistant (WHB) with a completed bachelor’s degree. In this part-time role, you will support teaching activities, help create course content on Moodle, conduct literature searches, and handle organizational tasks. This 1-year appointment provides an opportunity to gain insights into current linguistic research fields, particularly German as a Foreign Language, while balancing your ongoing master’s studies.
Salary and benefits
- Hourly wage of 17.60 EUR under § 6 of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG)
- Qualified onboarding and training
- Flexible working hours tailored around your study schedule
- Collaboration within a dedicated and appreciative team
- Diverse tasks and interesting insights into current methodologies of German as a Foreign Language
Who can apply?
- Enrolled as a regular student in a philological M.A. degree program, ideally in M.A. German Studies or M.Ed. German (starting from the 1st semester)
- Interest in linguistic topics, especially in the field of German as a Foreign Language
- Strong command of German orthography and punctuation
- Good computer skills (especially Word, Moodle, and ideally AI tools like KI:connect) or a willingness to acquire them
Required documents
- Cover letter (Anschreiben)
- Tabular curriculum vitae
- Certificates (e.g., employment references, graduation certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Application deadline is October 30, 2026
- Position begins at the earliest possible date
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including a cover letter, CV, and certificates
- Submit your application quoting reference number ANR 6215 via the online application portal by October 30, 2026
Additional information
- Employment is classified as a student assistant with a bachelor's degree (WHB) under the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG)
- The working volume is 6.0 hours per week for a duration of 1 year
- The primary work location is Ruhr-University Bochum
- Travel expenses, accommodation costs, and earnings losses for interviews cannot be reimbursed
- The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews upon request
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Enrolled M.A. or M.Ed. students specializing in German philology or German as a Foreign Language looking for flexible academic employment
- Candidates seeking practical teaching support experience and insights into university-level linguistics administration and Moodle course design
- Students requiring a predictable, low-hour weekly commitment (6 hours/week) that respects university schedules
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is strictly fixed-term for one year and limited to 6 hours per week
- Applicants must be formally enrolled at a university in an eligible master's program from at least their first semester
- Interview travel costs are not reimbursed by the university
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This part-time student assistant role fits graduate students aiming to build academic work experience, gain exposure to German as a Foreign Language pedagogy, and earn income flexibly alongside their master's coursework without derailing study progress.
Our take
Enrolled master's students in German studies or education with strong German orthography skills and a focus on linguistics should seriously consider applying before the October 30, 2026 deadline.
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