Freelance lecturer for Mathematics for Foundation Class (m, f, d)

We are looking for a new adjunct colleague to join our UE Business Department in Hamburg/Germany
starting this winter semester 2026/7, who shares our vision of excellence in education and who is committed 
to making a difference in the lives of our students and staff.

An external freelance lecturer for Mathematics for Foundation Class (m, f, d)

The teaching load comprises 3 SWS (Teaching units, each unit being 45 min.).

The opportunity:
To become a freelance lecturer at a university of applied sciences sharing your knowledge and passion with 
students from all over the world

Key Activities & Responsibilities:
- Implementation of the course (teaching language: English), in particular:

BASIC OPERATIONS: Exponents, Polynomials, Factoring, Fractions, Radicals, Order of operations
EQUATIONS: Coordinate system, Linear equations, Slopes, Intercepts, The slope-intercept form, Determining 
the slope the y-intercept and x-intercept, Determining the equation of a straight line, Applications of linear 
equations in economics and/or business, Solving Linear Equations; FUNCTIONS: Graphing a function, The 
Algebra of Functions, Solving Quadratic Equations, Facilitating nonlinear Graphing; SYSTEMS of EQUATIONS: 
Graphical Solution of 2x2 linear system, Elimination and Substitution Methods; LINEAR (or MATRIX) ALGEBRA:
Definitions and terms, Addition and Subtraction of Matrices, Scalar Multiplication, Vector Multiplication, 
Multiplication of Matrices, Matrix Expression of a System of Linear Equations, Augmented Matrix, Row 
operations, Gaussian Method of Solving Linear Equations; LOGIC of PROPOSITIONS: Propositions and 
Connectives, Truth Tables, Logical Implications and Equivalences; SETS: Venn Diagrams and Set Operations, 
Basic counting principles, Addition Principle, Multiplication Principle, Permutations and Combinations; SAMPLE 
SPACES, EVENTS and PROBABILITY: Probability of an Event, Union, Intersection, and Complement of events,
Applications to Empirical Probability, Conditional Probability, Intersection of Events: Product Rule, Probability 
Trees, Random Variable and Probability Distribution, Expected Value of a Random Variable; STATISTICS: THE 
FIRST STEPS in DATA ANALYSIS: Statistical Unit, Population, Sample, Variable, Attribute, Value, Frequency 
Distribution: Notation and Conventions, Absolute and Relative Frequency, Cumulative Distribution, Frequency 
Distribution: Table, Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Stem-and-Leaf-Diagram, Box-Plots, Location of Parameters: The 
Mode, Arithmetic Mean, The Median and Quartiles, Measures of Dispersion, Range, Inter Quartile Range, IQR, 
Skewness, Deviations from the mean, Variance and Standard Deviation
Coefficient of Variation, Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), Descriptive Statistics using Microsoft Excel,
Applications of descriptive statistics

The primary aim of Foundation Mathematics is to consolidate and develop mathematical skills for future 
research in all fields.
- Preparation and evaluation of certificates of achievement

What we offer:

• An open-ended framework contract as an external freelance lecturer
• A varied, innovative and international working environment in collaboration with partner universities and cooperation partners
• -The chance to develop personally and professionally

Interested? 

Then we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your application by e-mail to: 
careersfreelancelecturer@ue-germany.de or apply via Persiono.
Your application should include the following documents: CV, Cover Letter and References and 
possible start date.

As an employer, we are committed to equal opportunity and support for minorities. We do not 
discriminate based on ethnic origin, skin colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national 
origin, disability or legally protected status