Tutors (m/f/d) wanted for the MEIL Program

26. März 2026, von Internetredaktion

The University of Hamburg is seeking Academic Tutors for the Master's program "European and International Law" (MEIL) for the winter semester 2026/27, starting in September 2026. This one-year English-taught program covers international public law, EU law, and European business law, with lectures from renowned professors across Europe and interactive tutorials. The courses are taught by our European Flying Faculty, a network of renowned professors from ten prestigious universities across Europe.

In addition to lectures, students benefit from interactive tutorials in smaller groups, designed to reinforce and deepen their understanding of the material.

What we are looking for: Tutors with a strong law background, very good knowledge in at least one of the following areas (and a good understanding of the others). All tutors teach all the listed courses!

• Public International Law
• International Organizations
• European Human Rights Law
• International Dimensions of Human Rights
• Legal Foundations of EU Law
• Areas of Freedom, Security, and Justice
• Internal Market and External Relations
• Competition Law
• European Private Law
• European Company Law
• Insolvency Law
• Financial Markets and Regulation
• Legal Writing

Key Tasks:

• Prepare and teach tutorials to complement lecture content
• Collaborate with fellow tutors in weekly planning and content discussions
• Assist students with questions on the lecture material and support their learning

Required Qualifications:

• Completed legal studies (Bachelor + Master’s degree)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in common computer applications
• Reliability, independence, and flexibility
• Commitment to teaching for at least one semester (September to end of December)
• Ability to teach fluently in English

Positions and remuneration

A total of four to five tutor positions are available. Each tutor will teach one group with an average 4 teaching hours of 45 minutes each per week plus preparation time. The tutorial teaching can be well combined with a research stay for a PhD thesis.

Remuneration

Teaching assignment contract (Lehrauftrag)
Renumeration is 75€ per teaching hour. Payment is made in a single payment at the end of the semester after the completion of the teaching.

Employment as an academic tutor (monthly salary)
The gross monthly payment is currently, in accordance with UHH regulation for 4 SWS (4 teaching hours per week) 985,80 € per month. For this option an enrollment in a German University is a prerequisite.

How to Apply:

Please send your application (cover letter + CV) by April 15, 2026, via email to Prof. Hinrich Julius, Program Director at meil-master.rw"AT"uni-hamburg.de.

Calll for application (PDF)