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About the role
What they do
Freelance lecturers teach planned content to a defined audience and turn subject knowledge into clear, usable learning. They may deliver lectures, lead seminars, run workshops, assess written work, or design teaching material around a specific module or topic.
- Deliver lectures, seminars, and guest sessions
- Prepare slides, reading lists, and exercises
- Adapt content for students, professionals, or mixed groups
- Handle Q&A, discussion, and knowledge checks
- Support grading, feedback, or exam preparation when needed
Common specialisms
A lecturer can work in academic settings or in company training. In Munich, many clients look for subject experts who can teach in English or German and who understand local industries such as technology, engineering, finance, mobility, or media.
Typical specialisms include:
- Business, management, and leadership
- IT, data, and digital skills
- Engineering, product, and technical subjects
- Compliance, communication, and soft skills
When to hire one
Companies bring in a freelance lecturer when they need expert teaching without a long hiring process. This is common for semester cover, a new module, a short course, a keynote-style lecture, or training for internal teams.
- A course needs coverage on short notice
- A topic requires niche subject expertise
- Internal teams need structured learning sessions
- Teaching is project-based, not permanent
- You need on-site presence in Munich or a remote format
What strong lecturers bring
A strong lecturer does more than present information. They explain clearly, keep attention, structure content well, and adjust to the audience level. Good professionals also manage time carefully, use relevant examples, and keep learning outcomes practical.
For companies, quality shows up in the way the session is built and delivered. Look for someone who can combine subject depth, teaching skill, and a calm presence in front of a room or on screen.
Tools and formats
Freelance lecturers often work with slide decks, case studies, exercises, and assessment material. Depending on the assignment, they may use learning platforms, video conferencing tools, whiteboards, or classroom systems.
Common delivery formats include:
- In-person lectures and workshops
- Online teaching and hybrid sessions
- Guest talks and guest lectures
- Block courses and modular training
Munich collaboration
In Munich, lecturers are often booked for universities, training providers, start-ups, and established companies with ongoing learning needs. Some assignments are best handled on site, especially when discussion, group work, or classroom presence matters. Others work well remotely when the topic is theory-heavy or the audience is spread across locations.
Clear expectations help most: audience profile, lesson goals, language, duration, and any material that must be used. The best freelance lecturers adapt quickly and fit smoothly into the existing teaching setup.
Meet FRATCH Lecturers
Philipp Grunert
Data Scientist & Data Engineer
Last position:
Data Scientist & Data Engineer at Data-Science Factory GmbH
- Setup, implementation and sales of automated data science solutions such as Scorecard Factory and Forecasting Factory
- implementation of automated end-to-end cloud processes
- development of LLM and NLP models
- creation of interactive reports
- support of national and international large corporations as well as mid-sized companies
Thomas Stork
Automation Technology Lecturer
Last position:
Automation Technology Lecturer at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria
- Training professionals in PLC technology, pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robots
- Creating scripts for Siemens systems: STEP 5, STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC
- Creating scripts for pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robot programming
- Serving on the examination committee for quality assurance in vocational training
- Training and certifying over 500 professionals
Torsten Franke
Interim Manager Payroll & Company Pensions (bAV) - Processes & System Transitions | Court-Approved Pension Consultant (RDG) |
Last position:
Managing Director at DES Deutscher Entgelt Service GmbH
- Management of payroll outsourcing
Tobias Bauernfeind
Senior Software Project Manager / Developer
Last position:
Lead XR Project at BMW Group
- Showcasing the world's first fully immersive AR glasses experience in a moving car at CES 2024.
- Speaker about augmented reality at international conferences (e.g. the AR Ride Concept @ Unite 2024).
- Lead a 12-person interdisciplinary software team developing Android head-unit integrations, navigation & ADAS UI, and embedded software.
- Define technical direction, drive cross-domain architecture and integration, and mentor engineers across Android, UI/UX and embedded stacks.
- Oversee a small fleet of test vehicles for validation, tests, and data collection.
David Huber
Consultant for AI Strategy and Digitization
Last position:
Consultant for AI Strategy and Digitization at ai-strategy.io
- AI vision development: Match external best practices with analysis of processes, interfaces, stakeholders, data flows, and output KPI, creating a long-term target picture of process automation and AI augmentation
- Curated employee training framework, e.g. for public service foundation: Basics of AI, generative AI applications, evaluation of human judgement and machine control in socially critical applications
- Implemented advanced upskilling courses specialized for product managers: Using AI in innovation, portfolio management, process automation, and marketing to promote novel products and services
- Multiple keynote speaker: AI-driven organizational transformation powered by cultural transformation and forward-looking leadership practices
- Ongoing exchange of expertise and experiences with personal network of leading AI strategists at multinational corporations, e.g., Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, McDonald’s, Adidas, Linde, Infineon, TÜV Süd, to collect business best practices
- Cooperation with expert leadership networks, e.g. TEC Leadership Institute and PM1 to strengthen impact through increased reach across organizations and industries
Thomas Hamann
Management Consultant & Executive Trainer
Last position:
Management Consultant & Executive Trainer at IKH
Harald Bontjer
Lecturer AI Manager in Insurance
Last position:
Lecturer AI Manager in Insurance at Deutsche Versicherungsakademie DVA
- Lecturer for the AI Manager in Insurance certification course
Florian Großmann
Senior IT Project Manager Security & Infrastructure & Healthcare Business Developer
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager Security & Infrastructure & Healthcare Business Developer at CGI
- Responsible project manager for complex international infrastructure projects
- Coordinator and decision-maker for IT architects in network infrastructure and software with over 100,000 users
- End-to-end project management
- Launching and implementing initiatives
- Project management of international infrastructure projects with C-level reporting
- Leadership and coordination of IT architects
- Technical project management for mergers and cloud transformation
- Execution of international software and hardware rollouts
- Implementation of IT security projects and compliance
- Working with key technologies (e.g., 5G/6G standards)
- Managing complex defense and aerospace projects (e.g., Ariane 6, Eurodrone)
- Building the healthcare and life sciences business unit
- Developing and leading internal staff trainings
Seisho Freelancer
Design Advisory
Last position:
Design Advisory at Pliant
- Supporting all design-related topics including rebranding projects
- Hiring designers and establishing a cross-functional collaboration model
Pasun Zarif
Marketing Manager E-Commerce EU-W
Last position:
Marketing Manager E-Commerce EU-W at LEDVANCE GmbH
- Management and optimization of all marketplaces in the advertising area, focusing on Amazon, eBay & Otto and other smaller marketplaces
- Budget and revenue responsibility for the advertising area
- Achieved an ad revenue of approx. €13M with approx. €2.5M ad spend in 2.5 years
- Integration and implementation of ad technologies for optimal execution of all relevant ad measures
- Integration of Amazon Marketing Stream and Amazon Marketing Cloud for better use of intraday and audience data
- Expertise in Search Engine Advertising
Verena Holthaus
Founder
Last position:
Founder at LOCALS.MUENCHEN
- Supporting special local brands, creatives and locations by creating a new platform for a specific target group to give them more visibility
Holger Zeisberger
EU Controller for Cojali S.L.
Last position:
EU Controller for Cojali S.L. at Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
- Audit and interpretation of monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Support for multi-year planning
- Development of monthly reporting
- Ad hoc tasks for sales, auditors and management
- P&L, balance sheet and cash flow analysis
- Supervision of the intellectual property project
Katarina Burghard
Lecturer in Project Management, Scrum and DevOps
Last position:
Lecturer in Project Management, Scrum and DevOps at velpTEC
- Workshops and professional support in adult education
Christoph Ulusoy
Managing Director
Last position:
Managing Director at The 1487
Claudia Salvischiani
Advisor
Last position:
Advisor at Frey's Food Brands
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Lecturers statistics
Typical experience
27 years
Average project duration
5 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Marketing, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Education, Information Technology, Professional Services
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
95%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
19%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Average rates for 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
Curious about FRATCH? Find the answers you need
A Lecturer delivers structured teaching, not just spoken presentations. That usually includes lesson planning, slide decks, exercises, discussion, and clear learning outcomes. Depending on the brief, they may also support grading, exam prep, or course coordination.
Look for strong subject expertise, clear communication, and solid teaching structure. A good lecturer can explain complex ideas in simple language, keep a group engaged, and adjust to the audience level. For many assignments, experience with academic teaching or professional training is just as important as topic knowledge.
The difference depends on the context. A Lecturer usually works with larger groups and more formal content, often in higher education or structured professional education. A trainer may focus more on hands-on practice, while a tutor often supports smaller groups or individual learners.
A freelance lecturer is a good fit when the teaching need is temporary, seasonal, or highly specialized. That includes guest lectures, course cover, workshop delivery, or short programs tied to a project or semester. It also helps when you need fast access to someone with niche subject matter knowledge.
Yes, both are common. In Munich, on-site teaching often makes sense for seminars, workshops, and classroom-based formats, while remote delivery works well for theory-led sessions or distributed teams. The best format depends on audience size, interaction needs, and the setup of your program.
Start with their teaching experience, subject fit, and examples of past course formats. Ask how they structure a session, how they handle questions, and whether they can adapt material to your audience. If the role is academic, look for familiarity with module goals, assessment, and formal teaching standards.
Quality shows in preparation, clarity, and audience control. A strong freelance lecturer does not just know the topic; they can teach it in a way people understand and remember. Ask for sample material, references, or a short outline of how they would run the session.
For many roles in Munich, language expectations matter because some audiences want German, while others need English. Local universities, training providers, and companies also expect the lecturer to fit their format, whether that is in-person teaching, hybrid delivery, or a short guest session. The best candidates can adapt to both the subject and the setting.
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