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MrCAPiTUL · Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 232 Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Generally speaking, what are the requirements for University gigs in Europe? What is the average contract like? I understand there may be some variation betwixt countries, so if you only have information for your country that would be fine. Maybe combined I can get a general feel for the climate. Btw, I'm a dual citizen (US/Italy) so work aren't an issue. I appreciate the information you may give. Thank you in advance. Cheers!

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Europe ? Depends where ! Latvia, Ireland, Portugal, Romania, Denmark

All different. You have to zero in on one country or area. Refine your question !

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Speaking very generally, to answer your very general question, MA in TESL/TEFL, applied linguistics, or something else closely related. Plus significant experience. Plus local language skills of functional or better. Plus local contacts.
Openings at Unis aren't thick on the ground. Finding one often requires some prior commitment of time to the area.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

...............and a modicum of cultural sensitivity. Maybe you can still develop that.

grahamb · Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945

If "work aren't an issue", I would suggest improving your grammar in addition to developing the aforementioned cultural sensitivity.

MrCAPiTUL · Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 232 Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Um, perhaps you didn't thoroughly read my post, wherein I wrote - I understand there may be some variation betwixt countries, so if you only have information for your country that would be fine. Maybe combined I can get a general feel for the climate.

Thanks for the replies, though. Appreciated.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

A Master and two to five years of work experience. THey might also require you to have a work visa or permission to work in the country.

MrCAPiTUL · Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 232 Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Thanks, Nature. Very Happy

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

MIGHT require a legal work visa? Shocked

What kind of universities are we talking about?!

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

MrCAPiTUL · Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 232 Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Not an issue for me. I'm a dual citizen of the US and Italy.

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Yes, you did say that in your original post. So, the issues that I raised are still relevant, regarding commitment to an area, quals, and stuff. But you're certainly legally eligible.

livinginkorea · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 22 Location: South Korea

Is there any good sites for finding university jobs in Europe? I seem to find just language schools jobs. Maybe it's not the right time to be looking for university teaching jobs? I am doing my MA in TESOL/TEFL now and want to work in a university (Austria, Ireland, Swizterland are our perfered choices) in a couple of years. I'm from Ireland and have been teaching in Korea now three years. Any advice?