Junior Professorship (W1-equivalent) in "German Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries as a [...]

Universität Trier; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eine deutsche Universität sucht eine/n Juniorprofessor/in für die deutschsprachige Literatur des 18. und 19. Jahrhunderts. Die Position umfasst Forschung und Lehre mit Schwerpunkt auf gesellschaftlichen Kontexten, sowie die Unterstützung in der Lehrerausbildung. Bewerber/innen müssen über eine hervorragende Doktorarbeit verfügen und sind für akademische Selbstverwaltung und Drittmittelakquise verantwortlich. Die Anstellung ist unbefristet mit einer Evaluation nach drei Jahren.

Qualifikationen

• Hervorragende, kulturorientierte Dissertation auf Deutsch.
• Erfahrung in der akademischen Selbstverwaltung ist erwartet.
• Fähigkeit, Kurse auf Deutsch anzubieten.

Aufgaben

• Repräsentation der deutschsprachigen Literatur des 18. und 19. Jahrhunderts in Forschung und Lehre.
• Unterstützung der Lehrerausbildung an der Universität Trier.
• Klassische Literaturkanon anbieten und kritisch reflektieren.

Kenntnisse

Cultural studies

Academic self-administration

Securing third-party funding

Ausbildung

Doktorat über deutschsprachige Literatur des 18. oder 19. Jahrhunderts

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universität Trier Department Fb II Germanistik Research Field Language sciences » Languages Literature » Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 31 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number P17/25 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Trier University engages in socially relevant research and teaching at the cutting edge, with a strong focus on digitalization, interdisciplinarity and diversity. The focus of this research is on the relationship between individuals and the social, legal, economic and environmental contexts in which they live. With over 10,000 students and around 2,000 employees, Trier University is one of the largest employers in the European border region of Trier. Short distances on a green campus, a lively academic life and an open-minded working culture offer many opportunities to achieve meaningful outcomes.

The Faculty of Language, Literature and Media Studies invites applications for a tenured appointment in the Department of German Studies as

Junior Professorship (W1-equivalent) in "German Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries as a Cultural and Social History" (with tenure-track to W2 LBesG-equivalent) (f/m/d)

If the legal requirements for civil servant status are not met, employment may be possible under a private

employment contract. The junior professorship involves representation of the designated field in both research and teaching.It is aimed at junior researchers in an early career phase and with exceptional potential for a further academic career.

The successful candidate will represent the German-language literature of the 18th and 19th centuries in research and teaching, drawing on approaches from cultural studies to explore the interactions between literature and other sectors of society, such as politics, economics, or the environment. The literature of this period should also be viewed as a form of societal self-observation, with a focus on power asymmetries, exclusions, and inclusions. The junior professorship will particularly support teacher training at the University of Trier by offering classical literature canon as well as critically reflecting on processes of canon formation. Since the Department of German Studies trains a high number of prospective teachers (Grundschule, Realschule Plus, Gymnasium), a substantial contribution to this area of training is expected. Candidates are required to hold an excellent, culturally oriented doctoral dissertation on German-language literature of the 18th or 19th century.

Furthermore, experience in academic self-administration and in securing third-party funding is expected.

The official duties are defined in § 48 HochSchG. Appointment requirements follow § 49 HochSchG. The ability to offer courses in German is expected.

The employment term (limited term with civil service status) will generally run for six years. After three years and not later than the end of the fourth year of employment, an interim evaluation will be conducted. This evaluation is to give an orientation with regard to the standard of performance in teaching and research. After a final successful evaluation as W1 Junior Professor after six years, andprovided the general requirements are fulfilled, the candidate will qualify for appointment to a tenured full professorship (W2). We refer to § 50 (5) 5 and 6 HochSchG – Higher Education Act in this context.

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University promote a mentoring-based academic culture that expects a high presence of teaching staff at the university location. Trier University is committed to increasing the number of female employees and strongly encourages women to apply. Persons with severe disabilities and those with equivalent status under § 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified (please include proof).

Please submit your application documents (1. CV, 2. Copies of academic certificates, 3. List of publications, 4. List of courses taught, and 5. the five publications that the applicant considers most important) to [e-mail] as a single PDF file to the Dean of Faculty II at Trier University, Prof. Dr. Andreas Regelsberger, 54286 Trier by 31st January 2026.

For more details on the processing of your personal data, please refer to the data protection information for application procedures according to Article 13 GDPR on our website.

54286 Trier

The successful candidate will represent the German-language literature of the 18th and 19th centuries in research and teaching, drawing on approaches from cultural studies to explore the interactions between literature and other sectors of society, such as politics, economics, or the environment. The literature of this period should also be viewed as a form of societal self-observation, with a focus on power asymmetries, exclusions, and inclusions. The junior professorship will particularly support teacher training at the University of Trier by offering classical literature canon as well as critically reflecting on processes of canon formation. Since the Department of German Studies trains a high number of prospective teachers (Grundschule, Realschule Plus, Gymnasium), a substantial contribution to this area of training is expected. Candidates are required to hold an excellent, culturally oriented doctoral dissertation on German-language literature of the 18th or 19th century.

Languages GERMAN

Research Field Literature » OtherLanguage sciences » Languages

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