Professorship (W3) General Sociology

Overview

TU Dortmund University comprises 17 departments in the natural and engineering sciences as well as the humanities and social sciences and is a dynamic university with a strong profile in research, teaching, promotion of young scientists and transfer. The Department of Social Sciences comprises the Institute of Sociology (ISO), the Social Research Center Dortmund (sfs) and the Institute for Interdisciplinary Didactics (IDIF).

A central goal of TU Dortmund University is to promote diversity and equal opportunities. We strive to significantly increase the percentage of women in research and teaching and therefore welcome applications from female academics. We give preference to severely disabled applicants if their qualifications meet the requirements. We support the compatibility of family and career and promote gender equality in academia and research.

Responsibilities

• The professorship represents the field of General Sociology in research and teaching and further develops this with international visibility.
• Participate in research networks and cooperations within and outside TU Dortmund University.
• Apply for and implement competitively awarded third-party funded projects and help shape and further develop the profile of the Institute of Sociology and the Department of Social Sciences and their international positioning.
• Actively promote early career researchers and participate in the teaching activities of the department.

Qualifications

• You have obtained a doctorate with above-average success and have acquired a post-doctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation) or an equivalent qualification.
• You have a well-defined sociological research profile with broad expertise in sociological theory, and perform empirical research (preferably using qualitative methods).
• You have demonstrated your research reputation through continuous and relevant publications (including international ones) in recognized, peer-reviewed venues; international visibility is desirable.
• You have successfully and independently acquired competitively awarded third-party funding.
• You display potential for teaching excellence and are willing to hold courses in English. Experience in teaching general sociology/introduction to sociology is desirable.
• Social and leadership skills and willingness to participate in academic self-administration complete your profile.
• Recruitment requirements in Sections 36 and 37 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (HG) apply.

Offer

We offer an excellent academic environment and attractive cooperation opportunities with renowned international, national, and regional partners. The metropolitan Ruhr Area with the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) guarantees short distances to a diversity of partners from science and industry. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner in finding professional opportunities in the region, if desired. We are happy to provide information about housing and living in Dortmund and help you find childcare options. If you come to us from abroad, our Welcome Service supports you upon your arrival in Germany.

Application

If you are interested in the position, please submit your application by 01.10.2025 via our application portal.

Details on the application process and the preparation of application documents can be found here:

berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application

Contact and Further Information

Questions are answered by the Dean of the Department of Social Sciences, Professor Dr. Cornelius Schubert,

cornelius.schubert@tu-dortmund.de

Further information about the Department of Social Sciences can be found at sowi.tu-dortmund.de/en.