Lecturer vacancy

The mission of Riga Business School at Riga Technical University is to provide a modern and international education for leaders in a technology-based world. Riga Business School is located in Riga, Latvia, but provides studies for both local and foreign students. RBS provides two bachelor programs in Business Administration and IT Leadership, and a Professional MBA and Executive MBA, as well as coordinates several innovative educational programs with international partners.

We are seeking Lecturers teaching in English (part-time, fixed-term)

For academic Bachelor study programmes:

  • Intro to probability
  • International Commercial Law

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or Business and Management, along with relevant qualifications, and compliance with the criteria and conditions outlined in both external and internal laws and regulations.
  • Practical teaching experience of at least 3-5 years.
  • Eligibility to work as a teacher in accordance with Article 50 of the Law on Education of the Republic of Latvia.
  • Excellent proficiency in English (C1 level), with a preference for proficiency in Latvian.
  • Competence in lecturing, conducting seminars, workshops, organizing tests, and selecting appropriate methods and formats.
  • Ability to organize the learning process effectively, selecting suitable and efficient learning tools, including content, methods, and formats.
  • Preferably possess a teaching certificate or have completed a university didactics course, demonstrating an understanding of how to conduct a quality study process.
  • Knowledge of business communication, interpersonal communication, and etiquette.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Implement study courses in accordance with the RTU RBS strategy and the adopted normative acts of RTU.
  2. Prepare study courses and develop modern teaching and methodological materials. Create presentations and practical assignments in alignment with course requirements. Utilize the study e-platform effectively.
  3. Deliver high-quality lectures, practical classes, and laboratory assignments. Conduct seminars, organize examinations, and assess students’ performance in accordance with the course program’s timetable.
  4. Provide individualized advice to students, offering high-quality feedback on their inquiries.
  5. Participate in the ongoing process of improving study methods and practices.
  6. Ensure effective knowledge transfer, development of professional skills, enhancement of pedagogical skills, and personal development in accordance with modern standards and requirements.

SALARY RANGE

  • From 12,66 to 44,00 EUR per hour.
  • Health insurance after the probationary period.
  • Work in a professional and dedicated team.
  • Interesting work in a dynamically developing environment,
  • free use of the RTU gym, Ķīpsala swimming pool and sauna.

NB Please note that during the selection process, candidates will be required to give a face-to-face public lecture to RBS colleagues on one of the specified courses and will be assessed.

Applicants shall include the following documents in their application, e-signed:

  1. Electronically signed and dated application (motivation letter), including teaching philosophy and  information demonstrating the relevance of the education, experience, skills and other requirements specified in the competition notice, and contact details (telephone number, e-mail address);
  2. Electronically signed Curriculum Vitae, including information on professional career, achievements and experience in the fields indicated, self-assessment of language skills and other skills which the candidate considers would be useful in a teaching capacity;
  3. Copies of educational documents and other documents which comprehensively describe the qualifications. If the Master’s degree was awarded abroad, a certificate stating that the degree is recognised in Latvia and the degree to which it corresponds must also be submitted.

Documents with the note “Lecturer vacancy” please send us in an e-mail  vakance@rbs.lv till May 24.

Thank you for your interest and please note that we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for interviews. Please note that applications will be considered during the selection process and the vacancy may close before the closing date.

We support an inclusive working environment and candidates will be assessed solely on the basis of their achievements, qualifications, competencies.

By applying for the competition, the candidate agrees to the processing of his/her personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) and storage at the Riga Technical University Human Resources Department. Personal data will not be disclosed to third parties without the candidate’s consent, except in the cases provided for in the laws and regulations in force in the Republic of Latvia.

The mission of Riga Business School at Riga Technical University is to provide a modern and international education for leaders in a technology-based world. Riga Business School is located in Riga, Latvia, but provides studies for both local and foreign students. RBS provides two bachelor programs in Business Administration and IT Leadership, and a Professional MBA and Executive MBA, as well as coordinates several innovative educational programs with international partners.