Professorship (W3) Cultural Education and Inclusion

Technische Universität Dortmund; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent university in Germany seeks a researcher in Cultural Education and Inclusion to develop an international profile, acquire funding, and engage in teaching within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. Candidates should hold a doctorate with exemplary academic performance and a post-doctoral qualification, demonstrating a strong reputation through publications and independence in funding acquisition. The environment is supportive for both individual and collaborative research efforts.

Leistungen

Support for family and career compatibility

Dual Career Service

Welcome Service for international arrivals

Information about housing options

Qualifikationen

• Research in cultural education and inclusion in movement/dance, art, or music.
• Demonstrated research reputation through publications in peer-reviewed venues.
• Successful independent acquisition of research-related funding.
• Potential for teaching excellence required.
• Social and leadership skills essential.

Aufgaben

• Represent the field of Cultural Education and Inclusion in research.
• Acquire third-party funding and promote early career researchers.
• Participate in teaching activities of the department.

Ausbildung

Doctorate with above-average success

Post-doctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation) or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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 Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the largest research and teaching institutions in Europe addressing the inclusion of people with disabilities, impairments and social disadvantages. It has established three research clusters: “Education, Schooling, Inclusion” – “Work, Inclusion, Health” – “Technology, Inclusion, Participation”. As a result of numerous university and non‑university collaborations, the Department is embedded in an attractive research environment.

Commitment to Diversity

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.

Position

You represent the field Cultural Education and Inclusion in research and further develop this with (inter‑national) visibility. You are committed to acquiring third‑party funding, promoting early career researchers and participating appropriately in the teaching activities of the department.

Qualifications

You have obtained a doctorate with above‑average success and have acquired a post‑doctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation) or an equivalent qualification. You are researching in the field of cultural education and inclusion in at least one of the following three areas: movement/dance, art, music. You have demonstrated your research reputation in the field covered by the professorship through continuous (also international) publications in recognised peer‑reviewed venues, especially in recent years, and have been successful in the independent acquisition of research‑related competitively awarded third‑party funding. Participation in national and, ideally, international research networks is expected. Additionally, 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 apply.

Benefits

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. We will be happy to provide information about housing and living in Dortmund and help you find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Service will support you upon your arrival in Germany.

Application Process

If you are interested in the position, please submit your application by 02.02.2026 via our application portal.

Details on the application process and the preparation of application documents can be found here: berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application.

Contact

Questions will be answered by the Dean of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Professor Dr. Jörg‑Tobias Kuhn, Tel: [phone] – 4541 or [e-mail].

More Information

Further information about the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences can be found at reha.tu-dortmund.de/en/.