Freelance Technical Writing Workshop Instructor

CODE is looking for a Freelance Lecturer for Technical Writing for Software Engineers (f/m/x) for an in-person course on our campus in Berlin. Students studying this subject are expected to learn about how to write as software engineers, and your role is to help them to do that. By the end of the course, students are expected to submit a software repository that demonstrates that they can document software, for example with a README, a contributor's guide, and other forms of documentation. They are expected to be able to make meaningful diagrams, understand different types of documentation, iterate on it, and ideally even appreciate a user-centric approach to documentation. The current course leans heavily on the book Docs for Developers by Bhatti et. al., but you would be encouraged to bring in your spin and  material. Note that our students are generally allowed to use Large-Language Models, which has a significant impact on how to learn, teach, and assess this subject. 

In this position, you will support our students in their learning experience by: 

• Delivering a course that helps software engineering students learn about writing in general and software documentation in particular. 

• Working with individual students to support on related questions in office hours (remote possible)

• Adapting existing material or developing it anew if deemed necessary

• Assessing the work of students at the end of the semester (e.g. their submitted documentation) 

We're looking for someone who has: 

• General knowledge on software development 

• Passion for the written word

• Experience with documenting software 

• Experience as a workshop leader or teacher.

• Comfortable communicating and teaching in English, proficient in writing. 

For freelance positions at CODE, we need you to meet the following requirements:

• Being entitled to work as a freelancer in Germany

• Having a German bank account 

What you can expect:

• Freelance contract with a 50 EUR hourly rate 

• An environment where you are encouraged to share your expertise and shape the curriculum 

• Duration: Spring Semester 2026 (classes and assessments are expected to take place between February and the end of May). Possible to continue in the following semester. 

• Location: CODE's campus in Neukölln.

Application

If you are interested in this role, please upload your CV. 

Feel free to add a note explaining your fit to the role and motivation for applying.

CODE is a private state-recognized and accredited university of applied sciences that is embedded into the vibrant network of Berlin's digital economy. At the core of our study programs is a self-directed project-based learning concept. Together with a network of partner organizations, our goal is to provide students with practical, real-world, and digitally-oriented education and the ability to face the technological and social changes and challenges of tomorrow.

CODE's atmosphere is creative and dynamic, with an international team in the heart of Berlin. We value your strengths and will support you in your professional development as well as provide fair compensation and some fun additions. Most importantly, joining CODE means being a part of a passionate team that is shaping the future of higher education. CODE aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive and respectful working environment, and where all team members can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of color, LGBTQIA+ and those with disabilities. We value diverse backgrounds and believe they are integral to our growth and development as an institution.