At WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, we are committed to academic excellence, innovative teaching, and an inspiring, international learning environment.
We welcome expressions of interest from qualified academics (f/m/d) and experienced practitioners (f/m/d) who are enthusiastic about contributing to our programs as External Lecturers (f/m/d).
External Lecturers (f/m/d) support selected modules across our degree and executive education programs. Teaching assignments are made based on program needs and the alignment of your expertise with our curriculum.
To ensure a meaningful and efficient review process, we kindly ask prospective applicants (f/m/d) to carefully assess whether their academic background and teaching profile align with WHU’s standards and portfolio before submitting an application.
External Lecturers (f/m/d)
Vallendar/Düsseldorf
Part-time
Freelancer
General information
Your mission
As an External Lecturer (f/m/d) at WHU, you contribute to a learning experience that is rigorous, relevant, and engaging.
You will:
You integrate relevant research insights and practical perspectives into your teaching and make advanced academic knowledge accessible to diverse student audiences.
You actively contribute to WHU’s academic community by upholding our values of integrity, diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
You will:
- Deliver pre-developed course content in alignment with the intended curriculum
- Ensure consistency with module-specific learning objectives
- Create a positive, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating classroom environment
- Communicate complex topics in a clear, structured, engaging, and practice-oriented way
- Inspire and motivate highly driven and high-performing students
- Foster critical thinking and independent learning
- Provide constructive and developmental feedback
You integrate relevant research insights and practical perspectives into your teaching and make advanced academic knowledge accessible to diverse student audiences.
You actively contribute to WHU’s academic community by upholding our values of integrity, diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
Your profile
You hold a Master’s degree (or higher) in your field of expertise and possess solid subject-matter knowledge at university level. Ideally, you have teaching experience at a recognized college or university and are confident teaching in English (minimum B2 level, C1 preferred).
We particularly value candidates (f/m/d) who:
We particularly value candidates (f/m/d) who:
- Combine academic rigor with practical relevance
- Approach teaching thoughtfully and reflectively
- Demonstrate a structured and student-centered teaching style
- Are comfortable engaging ambitious and internationally diverse student cohorts
What we offer
As part of WHU’s pool of External Lecturers, you will join a dynamic and international academic environment characterized by excellence, entrepreneurial thinking, and close interaction between faculty, practitioners, and students.
We offer:
We offer:
- The opportunity to teach highly motivated and talented students
- A structured academic framework with clearly defined curricula
- Professional collaboration with program management and academic teams
- An institutional culture that values high standards, diversity, and collegial exchange
Contact
Please refer your application to:
Dr. Steffen Löv, MBA
Assistant Dean Programs
Dr. Steffen Löv, MBA
Assistant Dean Programs
About us
As one of Germany’s top private business schools, WHU is consistently ranked among Europe’s finest. Since its inception in 1984, we have driven excellence and entrepreneurial thinking, producing innovative research that steers progress for all areas of society and industry. At both the Vallendar and Düsseldorf campuses, we empower leaders to become responsible changemakers, guided by integrity, diversity, and strengthened by a deep sense of togetherness.