Professorship (W3) Regional history of the German Southwest with a focus on the early modern period

Organisation/Company University of Stuttgart Department Faculty of Humanities Research Field History Local history Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

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Professorship (W3) Regional history of the German Southwest with a focus on the early modern period

INSTITUTE OF HISTORY | AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENCE

The University of Stuttgart is one of the leading technically oriented universities in Germany in one of Europe’s most vibrant high-tech and industrial areas. The university is a reliable employer, partner for technology transfer and is committed to the interdisciplinary integration of engineering, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences based on the fundamentals of cutting-edge research at a disciplinary level.

The professorship is to represent the regional history of southwestern Germany with a focus on the period from the 15th to the 18th century in its European and transatlantic contexts, in research and teaching. It should also take into account issues of scientific, technological, economic and/or cultural history.

The holder of the professorship is expected to collaborate closely with the other divisions at the Stuttgart Historical Institute and to contribute to its major research fields as well as to those of the Faculty of Humanities in general – for example, in the profile area of Digital Humanities and Societies – but also to engage willingly in inter-faculty cooperation.

In terms of teaching, the holder of the professorship should regularly offer courses covering the full breadth of regional history of the German southwest and early modern history, thereby expanding the range of courses and examinations offered at the Institute of History. Furthermore, close cooperation with archives, libraries and museums in the Stuttgart metropolitan region is desirable.

Applicants must have completed a habilitation or demonstrated equivalent post-doctoral qualifications in the field of history, as well as teaching experience appropriate to the position and of sufficient breadth.

The University of Stuttgart places particular emphasis on high-quality teaching, student support, and a corresponding level of commitment from teaching staff. Evidence of, or discernible potential for, outstanding teaching performance and active participation in the further development of the university’s existing courses are therefore expected. Experience with innovative teaching concepts as well as research-based teaching and learning is an asset. A willingness to pursue continuing education in university teaching is required.

We are searching for an individual who is distinguished by high-ranking scientific publications with international visibility.

For a qualitative assessment of your academic accomplishments, we kindly ask you to submit a short description of your three most important scientific achievements, which should be no longer than one page in total. Possible successes may include, but are not limited to, achievements in the fields of research, teaching, science and society or knowledge and technology transfer.

The requirements for employment listed in § 47 and § 50 Baden-Württemberg university law (LHG) apply.

The University of Stuttgart is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. Disabled persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Stuttgart / Institute of History Country Germany City Stuttgart Postal Code 70174 Street Keplerstr. 17 Geofield