Professorship (W2) Linguistics of German: Grammar and Subject Didactics

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund University is seeking a Professor in Linguistics of German to lead research and teaching in grammar and language didactics. The position offers a dynamic academic environment with opportunities for collaboration and support for international candidates. Applicants should have a strong publication record and experience in teaching and research funding.

Leistungen

Dual career assistance

Housing support

Childcare support

Integration support for international candidates

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate with above-average success required.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed venues essential.

Aufgaben

• Represent the field of Linguistics of German in research.
• Participate in research networks and collaborations.

Kenntnisse

German grammar

Empirical methods

Teaching excellence

Social skills

Leadership skills

Ausbildung

Doctorate

Post-doctoral qualification (Habilitation)

Jobbeschreibung

Offer Description

The Department of Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund University is offering the following position, starting at the earliest possible date:

• Professorship (W2) in Linguistics of German: Grammar and Subject Didactics

Our Profile

TU Dortmund University comprises 17 departments across natural sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. It is a dynamic institution renowned for research, teaching, promoting young scientists, and transfer.

Profile of the Professorship

The appointee will represent the field of Linguistics of German: Grammar and Language Didactics in research, developing this area with (inter-)national visibility. Responsibilities include participating in research networks and collaborations within and outside TU Dortmund University, and promoting early career researchers. Teaching duties encompass various aspects of German linguistics and relevant degree programs, including teacher training and applied linguistics.

Your Qualifications

Applicants should have a doctorate with above-average success, a post-doctoral qualification (Habilitation) or equivalent, and research expertise in German grammar, functional approaches, and empirical methods. Experience with German language didactics and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed venues are essential. Experience in acquiring third-party funding, teaching excellence, social and leadership skills, and willingness to participate in academic self-administration are also required. The appointment must meet the criteria outlined in Sections 36 and 37 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act.

Attractive Environment

We offer an excellent academic environment with opportunities for collaboration within the Ruhr metropolitan area and the University Alliance Ruhr. Support services include dual career assistance, housing, childcare, and integration support for international candidates.

Diversity Welcome

We promote diversity and equal opportunities, aiming to increase the percentage of women in research and teaching. Applications from female academics are particularly encouraged. We also support disabled applicants and work to balance family and career commitments.

Your Application

If interested, please submit your application by 11.06.2025 via our application portal. Details on the application process can be found at berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application. For questions, contact the Dean of the Department of Cultural Studies.

Further information about the Department of Cultural Studies is available at kuwi.tu-dortmund.de.