External freelance lecturer (m/f/d) for the subject “Oil, Gas and Energy Management” in our MBA program

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Business Faculty Team starting this summer semester 2025, who shares our vision of excellence in education and who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our students.
 
The teaching load comprises two modules, which should be held over two semesters via online. Each module has a workload of 6 SWS (4,5 hours per week) over 16 weeks. Teaching language is English.

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.
 
The teaching content is about:
Module 1: Contemporary Issues in Oil, Gas and Energy

• The life cycle of an Oil Field, from before discovery, through development to abandonment 
• The role of the various organizations involved in the Oil Industry - Governments, Oil Companies, Service Companies Regulators and External (i.e. non-oil) Bodies 
• The concept of the operator and how they discharge their legal and commercial obligations and examination of joint operating agreements, legal arrangements 
• The basics of Marketing, Market Segmentation and Suppler Selection, Negotiations, Price Setting, the Sales Process, Global Issues and Energy Supply 
• International and European Policy Frameworks, Strategies and Support Mechanisms 
• Energy Sector Strategic Responses: Nuclear power and renewables; Planning issues for Energy Infrastructure, Public Acceptance and Processes of Public Engagement 
• The roles and interplay of the governments of territories containing hydrocarbon reserves, national oil companies, international oil companies, the major product suppliers 
• The engineering & contracting companies and the service companies, the key principles of public international law as these affect oil and gas contractual relationships 
• The principal licensing and contractual arrangements which are found in the international oil and gas industry 

Modul 2: Project Carbon Management and Entrepreneurship

• Carbon Financing and the difference between Carbon Finance and Conventional Finance and the use of Statistics for Financial Research in Carbon Emission Study 
• Essentials of Conventional Finance and financing issues in the energy sector 
• The structure and dynamics of the major global, regional and national-level Carbon Markets 
• Voluntary Carbon Markets and the flexibility mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol and its successor agreement(s) 
• Accounting for Carbon at firm, project and product/Supply-Chain level, Carbon Auditing, Financial Reporting and Non-Financial Disclosure, Benchmarking, Taxation Implications, and the Ethics of Carbon Accounting 
• The current state of Climate Change Science, Greenhouse Gas Stabilization Pathways and the principal mitigation and adaptation options 
• Climate Change Policy Responses at international, regional, national and local levels and the various types of regulatory response available to governments; governance and compliance in Carbon Management 
• Low Carbon Technologies and Solutions  
• The role that Carbon Finance plays in organizations' strategy, Finance and Accounting decisions and the economics of Low Carbon Emission 

Additional tasks:

• Preparation and evaluation of certificates of achievement

• Relevant professional experience
• Graduation with a Master degree at least
• Completed relevant university studies
• Teaching experience at universities

• 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?
 
Your contact for questions of a professional nature: 
Prof. Dr. Werner Frese – program leader MBA – werner.frese@ue-germany.de
 
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.

GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) is an innovative and dynamic network of world-class higher education institutions that is committed to empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to foster visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change for society.

With a strong presence in Germany, Europe, and beyond, GGG is made up of several well-known brands, including UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), BSBI (Berlin School of Innovation & Business), htk design academy, and GISMA University for Applied Sciences. Our thriving student body of over 10,000 learners across our institutions benefits from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as business, technology, data science, engineering, sports, and fine arts.

As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, which comprises over 48 universities across Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, and South America, with over 87,000 students, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences to our students.

At GGG, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees play a vital role in ensuring that our students succeed at every step of their career path. Join our team and be a part of a culture of innovation and excellence in education.  www.gusgermany.com