Chair (W3) of Human Geography

Technische Universität Dresden TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. lt develops innovative solutions for the world\’s most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution. still vacant At the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, the Department of Geosciences invites applications for the Chair (W3) of Human Geography to be filled at the earliest possible date. Working field: We would like to attract a person (m/f/x) of high international visibility to represent the field of human geography in research and teaching. In research, we expect a clear profile, evidenced by international contributions to current challenges of sustainable and resilient development at the human/society-environment interface, especially in connection with extreme events. You deal with social change processes at various scales. Your broadly recognized theoretical and application-oriented research contributions include economic, social and political/planning developments in areas and regions. As a researcher, you have expertise in empirical methods of human geographies and in transdisciplinary research. Your teaching duties will include teaching courses in human geography, including the full range of methods, both in German and English in the area of dedication in the geography degree programs (Bachelor\’s, Master\’s, teachers training at secondary schools and high schools) and in teaching exports for other degree program in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and neighboring faculties. Your tasks will include the supervision of final and PhD theses. In research, we expect a willingness to engage in inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration for joint projects in national and international funding programs. We expect interdisciplinary cooperation in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, which embraces research groups in Earth Sciences, Hydrology and Forest Sciences, in particular links to the future potential of our faculty as well as the other faculties and scientific institutions of TUD, the DRESDEN-concept facilities, and the UNU-FLORES in Dresden. Participation in academic self-administration as well as in the committees of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and TUD is obligatory. Requirements: We are looking for an internationally recognized and well-connected researcher in the field of human geography. We require very good teaching skills as well as the ability and willingness to teach in German and English. You should demonstrate successful acquisition of third-party funding (preferably DFG, other national research funds, BMBF, European Commission programs), excellent international publications, international contacts and successful supervision of academic theses and doctoral students. The requirements for appointment, the official duties and the administrative status are governed by §§ 59, 69, 71 of the Institutions of Higher Education Act in the Free State of Saxony (SächsHSG) and the Regulations on Duties and Responsibilities of Institutes of Higher Education (HSDAVO). What we offer: For questions please contact the chairwoman of the appointment committee, Prof. Dr. Alexandra Weitkamp, (e-mail: alexandra.weitkamp@tu-dresden.de , phone +49 341 463-37115). TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment. If you have any questions about these topics, please contact the Equal Opportunities Officer of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences (Ms. Dr.-Ing. Christine Wessollek, gleichstellung.uw@tu-dresden.de and phone + 49 351 463-34828) or the Representative of Employees with Disabilities Roberto Lemmrich ( schwerbehindertenvertretung@tu-dresden.de and phone + 49 351 463-33175). How to apply: We look forward to receiving your application by August 13, 2025 (time stamp on the email server or the stamped arrival date of the university central mail service of TUD applies). Please attach the following documents to your letter of application: a CV in tabular form, a description of your scientific career, a brief research and teaching concept, a list of your scientific publications and a list of courses taught, results of evaluations (preferably of the last three years) as well as a copy of the certificate of your highest academic degree. We kindly ask you to submit your application by email. Please use the SecureMail Portal of TUD ( https://securemail.tu-dresden.de ) and send your documents in a single PDF document to: dekanat.uw@tu-dresden.de . If you are applying by regular mail, please also attach your application documents in electronic form (CD or USB thumb drive) and send them to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Umweltwissenschaften, Dekan, Herrn Prof. Dr. Peter Krebs, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. 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