2 Tutors (m/f/d) for „Introductory Statistics“

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Part-time

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University College Freiburg (UCF) is seeking to hire 2 Tutors (m/f/d) for „Introductory Statistics“

Application deadline: 20. February 2026
Publication date: 2. February 2026
Start-date: 15. April 2026
Scope of work: Part-time position (23 Monatsstunden)
Id no.: 00004824

Description

23 hours/month, April 15th – July 31st, 2026 (3 ½ months)

University College Freiburg (UCF) promotes and administers unique international and interdisciplinary teaching activities at the University of Freiburg, including the

English-language B.A./B.Sc. program in Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS).

UCF is seeking to hire two tutors to support the LAS introductory statistics course, „Dealing with Numerical Information,“ during the summer term of 2026.

Primary responsibilities will include:

· Supervising two weekly tutorial groups (Friday mornings, 8:00–10:00 and 10:00–12:00).

· Creating study materials and exercises for students.

· Correcting exercise sheets.

· Assisting during the examination process and with the correction of exams.

Candidates must:

· Hold at least a B.A./B.Sc. degree (recognized in Germany).

· Be familiar with the theoretical background and application of basic descriptive and inferential statistics (e.g., data visualization, correlation, regression, parametric and non-parametric test statistics).

· Have excellent English skills (the language of instruction is English).

· Be proficient in the statistical software package R.

· Be a reliable and collaborative colleague.

Applications should include:

· A cover letter.

· A short CV, including any teaching experience (if applicable).

The position is limited to 31. July 2026.

We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.

Application

Please send your application in English including supporting documents citing the reference number 00004824, by 20. February 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:

University College Freiburg (UCF)
Bertoldstraße 17
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau

For further information, please contact Dr. Sebastian Hubert Gehart on the phone number +49 761 203--- or E-Mail sebastian.gehart@ucf.uni-freiburg.de.

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Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Candidates are selected in accordance with the provisions of the AGG (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz - German General Equal Treatment Act).
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