Author Product Development in Industry 4.0 (m/f/d)

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Since its founding in 1998, the IU International University of Applied Sciences has developed into the largest private university for online and dual study programs in Europe. We offer more than 80 career-oriented bachelor and master programs in various disciplines. These English and German language programs are all accredited and state-recognised. As a pioneer in digital education, we continuously improve the learning experience of our students with the help of innovative technologies and consistently focus on their satisfaction. Through our employees’ entrepreneurial mindset we continue to achieve our ambitious goals and high growth rate of more than 50 percent. 

 
Course Title: Product Development in Industry 4.0
Study Programme: Bachelor Industrial Engineering and Management, Distance Learning 
Language: English  
 

Course Content

• Introduction to Modern Product Development
• Fundamentals of Product Development
• Methods in the Product Development Process
• Alternative Design Approaches
• Digitalisation of Product Design
• Customised Mass Production
• Outlook: Digital Engineering and Operation

What We Offer

• Remote and freelance contract  
• Ability to develop your academic writing  
• Guidelines and support from internal departments 
• Opportunities to work on similar future projects 

Your Tasks Include

• The creation of slides (approximately 150), exercises and assessment questions based on an existing course book  

Your Profile

• A completed academic degree and profile (Master or PhD) related to the subject area  
• Industry experience and/or previous experience developing course materials is advantageous 
• Experience in creating teaching material with pedagogical-didactic skills
   

For your application to be considered please submit the following documents (in English and in a single .pdf file):  

• Tailored CV and Cover Letter (including your earliest start date) 
• An independent writing sample in an academic/teaching format (3-5 pages) related to one of the topics listed under ‘Course Content’  
• Academic Transcripts  
   

We look forward to receiving your application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.    
   
For questions please contact Mrs Hidayah Kilic (hidayah.kilic@iu.org). Please note that we cannot accept applications via email.    

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