Academic Lecturer (m/f/d)

Universität Bielefeld; Bielefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

TV-L E13 Bezuschussung

unbefristet möglich nach Tenure-Track

Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Gesundheits- & Beratungsangebote

Familienfreundliche Arbeitsbedingungen

30 Tage Urlaub

Gute Verkehrsanbindung

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Kollegiales Arbeitsumfeld

Moderne Arbeitsumgebung

Zusammenfassung

Universität Bielefeld sucht eine/n Professor/in im Bereich Erziehungswissenschaft mit Schwerpunkt Sozialarbeit. Die Stelle ist auf Tenure-Track angelegt und beginnt voraussichtlich am 01.10.2026.

Die Aufgaben umfassen Lehre in Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen, Forschungsarbeit und Mitarbeit in der Fachbereichsvertretung. Voraussetzungen sind ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium, Promotion in Bildungswissenschaft mit Fokus auf Macht/Gender-Theorie, Lehr-/Forschungserfahrung, Publikationen und

Qualifikationen

• Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium in Bildungswissenschaft oder verwandtem Fach.
• Promotion mit Fokus auf Macht-, Körper- oder Geschlechtertheorien (Note sehr gut).
• Lehr- und didaktische Fähigkeiten sowie Unterrichtserfahrung.

Aufgaben

• Lehre in Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen mit Schwerpunkt Sozialarbeit, inklusive Betreuung von Arbeiten.
• Entwicklung, Koordination und Umsetzung von Projekten im Bereich Sexualität, Macht und Gewalt.
• Eigenständige Forschung und konzeptionelle Weiterentwicklung im genannten Themenfeld.
• Mitwirkung in akademischer Selbstverwaltung und Fachbereichsarbeit.

Kenntnisse

Lehre

Didaktische Fähigkeiten

Forschungsfähigkeiten

Ausbildung

Promotion in Bildungswissenschaft (Note: sehr gut)

Doktorabschluss in Bildungswissenschaft

Jobbeschreibung

TheFaculty of Educational Science has the following job opening:

ID: Wiss26262

• starting: 01.10.2026
• fulltime
• salary equivalent to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• unlimited/temporary

The Faculty of Education is one of the largest faculties at Bielefeld University; its profile and structure are largely shaped by the interplay between subject-specific disciplines and educational science. Approximately 5,500 students are enrolled in the faculty’s various degree programs. Approximately 200 staff members (including 21 professors) are engaged in research, teaching, and administration. This makes the faculty one of the largest faculties of educational sciences in Germany. It is home to twelve research groups and a total of six academic institutions that are actively involved in international networks.

Your Tasks

• teaching responsibilities (65 % during the tenure-track phase, 80 % thereafter)
  Teaching in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Educational Science with a specialization in Social Work, focusing on the topics of sexuality, power, and violence as they relate to the fields of child and youth welfare (e. g., youth work, etc.), totaling 16 LVS (12 LVS during the tenure-track phase), including the associated coursework and examinations, as well as the supervision of theses
• teaching-related responsibilities (15 % during the tenure-track phase, 5 % thereafter)
  Concept development, coordination, and implementation of projects in the area of sexuality, power, and violence (such as continuing education programs and the development of innovative teaching concepts)
• research duties (10 %)
  Independent research and conceptual development within the described field of activity
• other duties (5 %)
  Participation in academic self-governance and faculty committee work, as well as in all other areas of activity within the department

This position is also open to researchers in the early postdoctoral phase (first through fourth year after earning a Ph.D.). Applications from such candidates are expressly encouraged.

Evaluation Criteria

• ability to teach independently
• acquisition and demonstration of the skills required for the independent development of concepts and projects within the specialist area of social work, child and youth welfare

Your Profile

• a completed scientific university degree in educational science or a closely related field with a specialization in social work
• a completed doctoral degree in educational science (with a grade of at least "very good") focusing on power, body, or gender theory
• teaching experience relevant to the aforementioned responsibilities and didactic skills
• in-depth knowledge of discourses on sexuality, power, and violence in the field of social work
• experience in developing teaching concepts
• research experience and areas of interest in the fields of social work
• academic publications
• personal practical teaching experience in at least one area of child and youth welfare (preferably youth work)
• strong presentation and facilitation skills

Preferred experience and skills

• networking within the field in both academia and practice

We offer

• salary equivalent to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• unlimited/temporary (2 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• In principle, the position is intended to be permanent; however, it is initially a two-year fixed-term position as part of a tenure-track phase. If the evaluation criteria are met, direct employment to a permanent position is possible.
• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• job security
• 30 days holida y and additional days off on 24.12.and 31.12.
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern workenvironment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Your Tasks

• teaching responsibilities (65 % during the tenure-track phase, 80 % thereafter)
  Teaching in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Educational Science with a specialization in Social Work, focusing on the topics of sexuality, power, and violence as they relate to the fields of child and youth welfare (e. g., youth work, etc.), totaling 16 LVS (12 LVS during the tenure-track phase), including the associated coursework and examinations, as well as the supervision of theses
• teaching-related responsibilities (15 % during the tenure-track phase, 5 % thereafter)
  Concept development, coordination, and implementation of projects in the area of sexuality, power, and violence (such as continuing education programs and the development of innovative teaching concepts)
• research duties (10 %)
  Independent research and conceptual development within the described field of activity
• other duties (5 %)
  Participation in academic self-governance and faculty committee work, as well as in all other areas of activity within the department

This position is conducive to academic development, and opportunities for academic (further) qualification will be provide.

This position is also open to researchers in the early postdoctoral phase (first through fourth year after earning a Ph.D.). Applications from such candidates are expressly encouraged.

Evaluation Criteria

• ability to teach independently
• acquisition and demonstration of the skills required for the independent development of concepts and projects within the specialist area of social work, child and youth welfare

Your Profile

• a completed scientific university degree in educational science or a closely related field with a specialization in social work
• a completed doctoral degree in educational science (with a grade of at least "very good") focusing on power, body, or gender theory
• teaching experience relevant to the aforementioned responsibilities and didactic skills
• in-depth knowledge of discourses on sexuality, power, and violence in the field of social work
• experience in developing teaching concepts
• research experience and areas of interest in the fields of social work
• academic publications
• personal practical teaching experience in at least one area of child and youth welfare (preferably youth work)
• strong communication skills
• strong presentation and facilitation skills

Preferred experience and skills

• networking within the field in both academia and practice

We offer

• salary equivalent to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• unlimited/temporary (2 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime
• In principle, the position is intended to be permanent; however, it is initially a two-year fixed-term position as part of a tenure-track phase. If the evaluation criteria are met, direct employment to a permanent position is possible.
• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• job security
• flexible working hours
• 30 days holida y and additional days off on 24.12.and 31.12.
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern workenvironment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

application deadline: 27.08.2026

Prof. Dr. Barbara Thiessen
[phone]
[e-mail]

Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Erziehungswissenschaft
Die Dekanin
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged. At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs. open as PDF