Professorship (W2) in Didactics of German Literature and Media with a Focus on Digitality

Technische Universität Dortmund; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Technische Universität Dortmund is offering a Professorship (W2) in Didactics of German Literature and Media with a Focus on Digitality. The appointee will represent and advance the field in research and teaching, contributing to national and international visibility and to collaborations within the UA Ruhr and beyond.

The candidate should have completed a doctorate with post-doctoral qualification (Habilitation) or equivalent, a strong publication record, and experience in securing third-party

Qualifications

• Doctorate completed with above-average success and post-doctoral qualification (Habilitation) or equivalent.
• Strong research record with international publications in recognized venues.
• Experience in securing third-party funding and international research networks.
• Ability to teach German literature and media didactics at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Represent Didactics of German Literature and Media with focus on Digitality in research and teaching.
• Engage in teaching activities within the department and contribute to curriculum.
• Build collaborations within TU Dortmund University and UA Ruhr and support early career researchers.
• Participate in academic self-administration and comply with NRW Hochschulrecht requirements.

Job description

Organisation/Company Technische Universität Dortmund Department Department of Cultural Studies Research Field Literature » European literature Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time 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 Department of Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund University is offering the following position (starting at the earliest possible date):

Professorship (W2) in Didactics of German Literature and Media with a Focus on Digitality

Our profile

TU Dortmund University comprises 17 departments in the natural and engineering sciences as well as the humanities and social sciences and is a dynamic university with a strong profile in research, teaching, promotion of young scientists and transfer.
The Department of Cultural Studies combines a broad range of degree programs with high-profile research areas that attract significant external funding: It offers teacher training degree programs for all types of schools in the subjects of German and English, as well as subject degree programs such as Applied Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies. Through the Institute of Journalism and distinctive initiatives and institutions like the Academy in Exile and the educational TV channel NRWision, it provides important impetus in academia, the media, and societal transfer.

Profile of the professorship

You represent the field of Didactics of German Literature and Media with a Focus on Digitality in research and teaching, with a particular emphasis for example on literary learning in the context of digitality and/or in fostering reading and media literacy. You further develop the field and enhance its visibility at a top national and international level. You engage in research networks and collaborations within and outside TU Dortmund University and the University Alliance Ruhr and are committed to promoting early career researchers. You participate appropriately in the teaching activities of the department and focus in particular on German literature and media didactics.

You have completed a doctorate with above-average success and have obtained a post-doctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation) or an equivalent qualification. You have demonstrated your research excellence in the field of the professorship through continuous national and international publications in recognized peer-reviewed venues, especially in recent years, and have experience in securing third-party funding. In addition, participation in international research networks is expected. Ideally, you have professional experience in teaching literature and media in school or extracurricular settings. Beyond this, you have the potential for teaching excellence. Social and leadership skills and the willingness to participate in academic self-administration complete your profile. Moreover, the recruitment requirements in Sections 36 and 37 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, HG) apply.

We offer an excellent academic environment and attractive cooperation opportunities with renowned international, national, and regional partners. The metropolitan Ruhr Area with the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) guarantees short distances to a diversity of partners from science and industry. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner in finding professional opportunities in the region, if desired. We will be happy to provide information about housing and living in Dortmund and help you find childcare options. If you come to us from abroad, our Welcome Service will support you upon your arrival in Germany.

Diversity welcome

A central goal of TU Dortmund University is to promote diversity and equal opportunities. We strive to significantly increase the percentage of women in research and teaching and therefore welcome applications from female academics. We give preference to severely disabled applicants if their qualifications meet the requirements. We support the compatibility of family and career and promote gender equality in academia and research.