Professorship of Art History (W2)

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Faculty of Languages and Literatures at a leading university invites applications for a Professorship of Art History. The role entails representing Art History through research and teaching, engaging in various interdisciplinary programs, and enhancing the academic profile of the university. Commitment to teaching excellence and successful collaboration is paramount. Female researchers are especially encouraged to apply by July 13, 2025.

Leistungen

Attractive position in a diverse university environment

Support for project planning

Professional development opportunities

Excellent work-life balance options

Qualifikationen

• Expertise in Art History with international visibility.
• Proven teaching experience with positive evaluations.
• Ability to teach in both German and English.

Aufgaben

• Represent Art History in research and teaching.
• Contribute to academic profile with publications.
• Collaboration within interdisciplinary programs.

Kenntnisse

Research expertise

Teaching skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership skills

Networking abilities

Digital methods in Art History

Ausbildung

PhD in Art History

Habilitation or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Department Faculty of Languages and Literatures Research Field History » Art history Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 13 Jul 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 h Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Languages and Literatures invites applications for the

Professorship of Art History (W2)

to be filled by the next possible starting date.

If the requirements under civil service law are met, the appointment shall be made in an unlimited civil service relationship according to grade W2.

The KU is committed to increasing the percentage of women in research and teaching and therefore explicitly encourages female researchers to apply.

Your responsibilities

As the holder of the professorship, you should represent the subject of Art History in its entire spectrum in research and teaching and contribute to the academic profile of the University through excellent research achievements in the form of (international) publications and peer-reviewed third-party funding. By initiating new and supporting ongoing research collaborations, you strengthen the academic profile of the Faculty and University. The willingness to participate in the KU’s internal research associations and in the Research Training Group “Practicing Place” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) is desired. You offer high-quality and innovative teaching in various degree programs in which Art History is integrated at the KU, such as in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor's and Master's degree program with the subjects of Art and Art Education, in the teacher training program (LehramtPlus), in the profile "Aisthesis. Cultural and Media Studies" and in the Bachelor's and Master's degree course in "European Languages and Cultures". Collaboration with other disciplines is desired in line with a transdisciplinary approach. In addition, you will be involved in the University's Third Mission Strategy, cooperate with other subjects and universities as well as with non-university partners. Likewise, the successful candidate is required to assume responsibility in academic self-administration.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field History » Art history Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

As the holder of the professorship, you have in-depth research expertise with international visibility, as evidenced by relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals/books or with renowned publishers. Relevant teaching and research interests in historical, philological, theological, and educational subjects are highly desirable; experience in newer interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary art with socio-political and social relevance, e.g., in the field of multimedia or performative art, as well as art as a visual form of communication, is also welcome. Research and teaching potential with regard to digital methods in Art History is desired. You can demonstrate success in acquiring peer-reviewed third-party funding and are closely networked nationally and internationally with other universities and/or non-university partners and research institutions. Your proven teaching skills, diverse teaching experience and didactic skills are evidenced by positive teaching evaluations, university teaching methodology certificates or teaching awards, for example. Your interdisciplinary qualifications also include leadership skills, a role model function, participation in interdisciplinary qualification and networking opportunities and a high level of social skills. You are able to teach both German and English language courses.

The requirements for employment are based on Art. 57 Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act ( BayHIG ) and include, in addition to the general requirements of the position, at least a completed university degree in art history and/or visual studies, an educational suitability, the special aptitude for scientific work, which is usually demonstrated by the quality of a doctorate in art history and/or visual studies, as well as additional independent scientific achievements. These can be demonstrated by a habilitation, a junior professorship or through equivalent scientific achievements, which can also be achieved outside the university sector. Managing a junior research group constitutes an equivalent scientific achievement under the conditions specified in Art. 98 para. 10 s. 5 BayHIG. When appointed as a civil servant, the successful candidate must not be older than 52 years of age at the time of appointment. The KU pursues a policy of intensive student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to spend an appropriate amount of time on campus.

Languages GERMAN Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

We offer you an attractive position in a diverse university environment as well as an interesting, responsible and varied range of tasks.

We promote inter- and transdisciplinary research in the KU's own research institutions such as the research training group "Dialogue Cultures" or the research center "Religion, Church and Society in Transformation". The KU Research Service Center will assist you in your project planning. The KU also offers a wide range of internal and external training and continuing education opportunities as well as excellent opportunities to combine work and family life and the welfare and social benefits of the public sector.

Additional comments

Please send your application with the usual supporting documents (including research and teaching concept) by e-mail to the Dean Prof. Dr. Friederike Herrmann, [e-mail] by
July 13, 2025 (please combine all documents in one PDF file). All submitted application documents will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations after the hiring process has been completed.

Please note the KU’s privacy policy for the application process. Corresponding information can be downloaded from the KU website at https://www.ku.de/en/the-ku/job-offers . By submitting your application, you confirm that you have taken note of the data protection information and the privacy policy.

All employees are obliged to acknowledge the nature and mission of the KU as stipulated in its Mission Statement and Foundation Charter. The University is therefore interested in receiving applications with relevant information in this regard. Other than that, there are no denominational requirements for employment at the KU.The Charter of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Foundation, which supports the University, is available for download from the website of the KU in German with an English translation at www.ku.de/ The-ku/traeger-stiftung/ .

The KU is committed to promoting equal opportunities, and aims to ensure that its members are able to balance work and family life. Candidates with severe disabilities who are equally suitable to other applicants will be prioritized.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Country Germany City Eichstätt Postal Code 85072 Street Ostenstraße 26 Geofield