Full Professorship (W3) in Medieval History

Internetchemie; Baden-Württemberg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A research university in Germany is seeking a Full Professor in Medieval History. The successful candidate will represent Medieval History in teaching and research across various programs and contribute to interdisciplinary activities. Applicants must hold a relevant doctorate and habilitation or equivalent achievements. The role starts on October 1, 2026, and applications are due by October 15, 2025.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant doctorate and habilitation, or equivalent academic achievements in Medieval History.

Aufgaben

• Represent Medieval History in research and teaching across a broad chronological and thematic spectrum.
• Teach in BA, MA and teacher training programs (B.Ed. and M.Ed.).
• Engage in trans-epochal and interdisciplinary activities within the department.
• Contribute to acquiring third-party funding where possible.

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Full Professorship (W3) in Medieval History. Full-time, Salary level W3. Reference No. 2025/206.

The Department of History, Sociology, Sports Science and Empirical Educational Research, Faculty of the Humanities, seeks to fill this position by October 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to represent Medieval History in both research and teaching across a broad chronological and thematic spectrum. Teaching takes place in the major and minor subjects of BA, MA and, above all, teacher training programmes (B.Ed. and M.Ed.).

The applicant is expected to represent Medieval History broadly in terms of content and chronology in research and teaching, and to participate in trans-epochal and interdisciplinary activities of the department. Experience in acquiring third-party funding is an advantage. A relevant doctorate and habilitation, or equivalent academic achievements in Medieval History, are required.

In all other respects, the hiring requirements for professorships follow from § 47 paragraph 1,2 of the Landeshochschulgesetz.

Responsibilities

• Represent Medieval History in research and teaching across a broad chronological and thematic spectrum.
• Teach in BA, MA and teacher training programs (B.Ed. and M.Ed.).
• Engage in trans-epochal and interdisciplinary activities within the department.
• Contribute to acquiring third-party funding where possible.

Qualifications

• Relevant doctorate and habilitation, or equivalent academic achievements in Medieval History.

Application and Contact

Applications with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of courses taught, copies of academic certificates, teaching evaluations, if available) should be submitted by 15.10.2025 via the Online Application Portal.

For further information on the content and focus of the professorship, contact Prof. Dr. Ulrich Gotter (email address: [e-mail]). For questions concerning the application procedure, contact Dr. Peter Krause (email address: [e-mail]).

Equal Opportunity

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career program. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply and will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact [e-mail], Tel. [phone]).