The Faculty of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies invites applications for a
W3 Professorship in Sociology
with a focus on General Sociology
as of the earliest possible date. Reference is made to § 67 Para. 7 Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG) and to conditions of employment based on § 68 HessHG. Proficient knowledge of German is expected.
Duties:
The professorship is assigned to the Institute of Sociology and represents the focus of general sociology. The focus in teaching and research is on the theoretical, methodological and epistemological analyses of social transformation processes. In the sense of a specific perspective, the professorship deals with the relationship between social integration and disintegration processes. Exemplarily, the research and teaching of the professorship is directed towards the areas of social inequality, exclusion and marginalization of social groups.
The professorship is involved in teaching in the institute’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs as well as in teacher training programs and graduate education.
Cooperation in the profile-forming research contexts of the Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), e.g. in the area of potential “Culture—Conflict—Security (Focus: Eastern Europe)”, or in the interdisciplinary research field of sustainability, is desirable.
Requirements:
A relevant university degree, an outstanding sociological dissertation, and outstanding additional academic achievements (e.g. an outstanding sociological habilitation) are required.
Further innovative, nationally and internationally published contributions in general sociology as well as relevant research on integration and disintegration processes are required.
Success in independent acquisition (and management) of externally funded projects (preferably DFG, BMBF) is also required, as is extensive teaching experience in sociology.
International experience in research and teaching as well as the willingness to engage in the further internationalization of JLU, for example in the context of teacher training, are also required.
In case the candidate exceeds the basic age limit of 50 years, a civil servant appointment under § 66 Para. 3 sentences 2 and 3 Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG) in conjunction with § 11 Hessian Career Regulation (HLVO) requires a specific functional interest.
The JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU also pursues the goal at faculty leadership level of increased competence in dealing with gender and family-related issues. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.
We strongly recommend candidates to refer to our fact sheet on application procedures.
Please send your application with the required documents via online form to the President of Justus Liebig University Giessen by August 31st, 2023, quoting the reference number 3-11/23.