Professorship (W2) for Education with a focus on Social Science Education
InstitutionFaculty of Education
Commencement of duties1 October 2027
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
Responsibilities
The Faculty of Education is seeking a professor (W2) of education with a focus on social science education.
The professorship is expected to cover teaching and research across the whole field of social science education. Duties include:
- carrying out relevant research in social science education fields
- teacher training in the context of social diversity; this includes, in particular, teacher training for secondary schools I and II, teacher training in special needs education, teaching subjects for teacher training in secondary schools, teacher training for vocational schools, and preparing and supervising teaching placements
- participating in the faculty’s internationalization and knowledge exchange activities
- exploring democracy education and political education in a professional context or within a polarized society as topics
Your profile
- performance and expertise in multiple areas of social sciences education research with recognizable links to teacher training for secondary schools in diverse contexts, including in at least one empirical research area, particularly through the successful acquisition of external funding
- international academic experience
We also expect:
- demonstrable teaching skills and university teaching experience
- language skills sufficient for teaching in German (level C1). Language proficiency may be obtained within the first 2years of employment. The University ofHamburg is happy to assist you.
University of Hamburg
The University of Hamburg strives to integrate gender equality, diversity, and a work/study-life balance into teaching and management. We also value diversity and encourage women, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply.
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified nondisabled applicants.
We offer our professors the opportunity to research and teach at the highest level. The University of Hamburg and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg also provide:
The appointment requirements and professorial duties are determined by the relevant regulations (particularly Sections15, 18 and 12 subsection7 Hamburg higher education act [Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz]).
Notice regarding the background check under Section34a of the Hamburg security clearance act (Gesetz zur Regelung der Sicherheitsüberprüfungen, HmbSÜG): On behalf of the person chosen in the selection procedure, this office submits an inquiry to the state office for the protection of the constitution (Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz) regarding any available findings/information which meet the statutory requirements ( background check and data protection information ).
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