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About the role
Academic instruction and executive education in Berlin
Freelance lecturers bring specialized industry knowledge and academic rigor directly to universities, business schools, and corporate academies. In Berlin's thriving educational landscape, these professionals design curriculum, deliver engaging lectures, and facilitate seminars across diverse disciplines. They bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, ensuring students and professionals acquire highly relevant skills.
Essential educational skills and pedagogical tools
Successful freelance instructors combine deep subject-matter expertise with advanced pedagogical methods to foster active learning environments. They are skilled in both traditional classroom instruction and modern digital learning management systems.
- Curriculum development and syllabus design
- Digital learning platforms such as Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard
- Interactive teaching methods and workshop facilitation
- Student assessment, grading, and academic mentoring
- Hybrid and fully remote instructional delivery
Strategic flexible staffing for educational institutions
Educational institutions and private companies in Berlin frequently engage freelance academic instructors to address temporary teaching gaps or to introduce specialized modern topics. This approach allows universities to quickly launch new courses without the long-term commitment of permanent faculty positions. It is particularly effective for block seminars, guest lectureships, and specialized modules in fast-evolving fields like technology, business, and sustainability.
Distinguishing qualities of elite freelance faculty
The best freelance teachers combine outstanding communication skills with real-world professional experience. They do not just recite textbooks; they bring current industry case studies and practical insights into the classroom. They adapt their teaching style to diverse student demographics, maintain high academic standards, and consistently receive excellent evaluations from students and faculty heads alike.
Meet FRATCH Freelance Lecturers
Birte Loeckel
Product & Agile Consultant
Last position:
Product & Agile Consultant at self employed
- Support teams, companies and individuals to become excellent Product Managers
- Build up the right organization to create customer and business value
Noor Al-Maliki
Finance Freelancer
Last position:
Interim Accountant at Autohaus
- ➤ Processing a backlog of around six months in accounting, stabilizing day-to-day operations, and supporting a twelve-person finance team as part of a restructuring
- ➤ Handling ongoing accounts payable bookkeeping
- ➤ Reviewing, coding, and posting incoming invoices as well as bank, leasing, and repair invoices
- ➤ Account reconciliation and clarification of accounts payable, general ledger, and clearing accounts
- ➤ Structured processing of existing accounting backlogs
- ➤ Support with day-to-day operations, including processing digital and physical documents
- ➤ Support with monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB, including closing entries
Ola Van Dunen
IT Instructor
Last position:
IT Instructor
- IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
Anett Kriska
CRM System Implementation Project Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365, Freelance
Last position:
CRM System Implementation Project Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365, Freelance at Ampere AG
- Agile IT project management for the CRM system implementation
- Product Owner for the replacement of two CRM systems
- Creation of the project structure plan and project team
- Managing the gathering of all requirements (requirements management)
- System selection and procurement including contract negotiations with Prodware Deutschland AG
- Managing the data migration and system implementation
- Conducting a proof of concept and creating the MVP together with Prodware Deutschland AG
Julien Look
MLOps Engineer
Last position:
MLOps Engineer at SAMGEN
- Building and scaling cloud infrastructure on GCP to support a SaaS platform for industrial clients
- Designing and implementing a data-driven DevOps pipeline for streamlined deployment and CI/CD workflows
- Collaborating with Data Science team on MLOps workflow to automate integrated retraining
Victor Reyna-Vargas
Senior Consultant - Innovation & Transformation
Last position:
Senior Consultant - Innovation & Transformation at advisio GmbH
- Led cross-industry initiatives in product management, IT governance, agile transformation, and business development.
- Advised executives on portfolio strategy, innovation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and operational execution.
- Developed KPI dashboards and frameworks translating strategy into measurable results.
Petar Markovic
Freelance Lecturer
Last position:
Freelance Lecturer at Masters of Marketing GmbH
- Developed course materials for online marketing strategy and project management
- Course content: online marketing strategy, inbound marketing, content marketing, project management, onsite marketing
- Coaching in digital marketing and digitization
Alexander Karl
PMO Marketing & E-Commerce
Last position:
PMO Marketing & E-Commerce at DICTUM GmbH
- Led the marketing project management office focusing on e-commerce projects and coordinated all marketing activities for the Shopware store
- Managed SEM agencies for optimized campaign execution and efficient budget allocation
- Implemented traditional project management with clear work packages and milestone planning
- Carried out SEO optimization measures that led to significant improvements in organic traffic
- Created targeted copywriting for landing pages with high conversion rates
- Established structured processes for landing page creation and content distribution
- Linked marketing activities to e-commerce goals to boost overall performance
Armand Lidtke
Lecturer in Content Marketing
Last position:
Lecturer in Content Marketing at Ecomex
- Teaching content marketing strategy, planning, execution, and performance measurement.
- Training in storytelling, tools, and the use of artificial intelligence.
- Conducting courses for hundreds of participants.
Daniel Boesswetter
Senior Cloud Consultant and Developer
Last position:
Senior Cloud Consultant and Developer at SDIA/Leitmotiv
- Consulting an NGO in the field of data center sustainability in publicly funded projects (BMUKN with NADIKI and Federal Environment Agency with SIEC)
- Development of Python APIs and web applications, deployment on AWS/ECS with Terraform
- Collecting power consumption metrics for servers, CPUs, GPUs running AI workloads
- Technologies used: AWS, EC2, ECS, Fargate, CloudMap, VPC, Route53, Lambda, EventBridge, CodeBuild/CodePipeline/CodeDeploy, Terraform, Docker, Linux, Bash scripting, Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, SQL, MariaDB, InfluxDB, Telegraf, Prometheus, Zabbix, Kubernetes, Letsencrypt, certificate management
Elif Yurdakul
Faculty
Last position:
Faculty at Berlin School of Business & Innovation
- As a faculty member at BSBI, I have taught marketing, business, and entrepreneurship to a diverse student body from around the world.
- Working in this multicultural environment has enriched my teaching approach, emphasizing inclusivity, global perspectives, and real-world applications.
- My focus has been on fostering a growth mindset in students, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
- By blending academic theory with practical insights, I aim to prepare future business leaders to thrive in dynamic, international markets.
Christopher Sorg
Founder
Last position:
Founder at Re-Build Finance
Philipp Großer
Machine Learning Engineer
Last position:
Machine Learning Engineer at docmetric GmbH
- Analyzed patient data for various clients
- Developed complex analysis pipelines
- Performed quality assurance on methods
Katharina Dufner
Lecturer in Human Resource Management
Last position:
Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Steinbeis-Hochschule
Jurek Malinowski
Lecturer
Last position:
Lecturer at Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR)
- Lecturer for the 'Digitalization in Business' course in the dual study program for insurance companies
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Freelance Lecturers statistics
Typical experience
21 years
Average project duration
3.8 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Project Management, Product Development, Strategy
Top industries
Education, Information Technology, Professional Services
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
65%
Doctorate
12%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for Freelance Lecturers & Seniority distribution
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A freelance lecturer designs syllabus content, delivers academic presentations, and evaluates student performance for universities, colleges, and private academies. They specialize in translating complex academic theory into digestible lectures and practical seminars. Many also support curriculum development and conduct examinations.
Unlike tenured professors, a freelance guest lecturer is hired on a flexible, short-term contract to teach specific modules or block seminars. They focus almost exclusively on teaching and student engagement, bypassing the extensive administrative and research obligations required of permanent academic staff.
You should verify that the academic instructor holds at least a master's degree or a doctorate in their specific field, along with proven teaching experience. For programs in Germany, look for familiarity with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System to ensure seamless academic integration.
Yes, a freelance seminar leader is highly effective at delivering executive education and professional development workshops directly to businesses. They customize academic frameworks to address the specific strategic challenges and operational goals of your corporate teams.
Many freelance corporate trainers offer flexible teaching models, including on-site classes at your Berlin campus or corporate office, fully remote online teaching, or hybrid setups. The exact format is agreed upon based on student needs and your organization's technical infrastructure.
You can assess a freelance university teacher by reviewing their past student evaluation scores and teaching portfolios. Requesting a short demo teaching session or reviewing a sample syllabus they have designed is also an excellent way to evaluate their pedagogical approach.
In Berlin, a freelance educator is highly sought after for subjects like digital entrepreneurship, software engineering, sustainable business management, and creative industry studies. These specialists help institutions keep their curricula aligned with the rapid pace of the local startup economy.
Hiring a freelance teaching professional provides instant access to highly specialized knowledge for niche courses that do not justify a full-time academic position. It allows educational institutions to scale their course offerings up or down quickly in response to changing enrollment numbers.
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