Professorship (W3) for Sociology with a Focus on Women's and Gender Studies

Internetchemie; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany is seeking a Professor for Sociology with a focus on Women’s and Gender Studies. The position includes representing gender relations in research and teaching, leading at the Cornelia Goethe Centrum, and participation in collaborative projects. Candidates should have a strong reputation in feminist theory and demonstrated success in acquiring funding. This role is ideal for those passionate about teaching and research in an inclusive environment.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive teaching commitment, especially in BA minor Gender Studies.
• Experience in cooperative research contexts (e.g., SFB, Research Training Groups) is desirable.
• Willingness to lead at the Cornelia Goethe Centrum.

Aufgaben

• Represent a sound sociology of gender relations in research and teaching.
• Take a leading role in Cornelia Goethe Centrum.
• Participate in research projects and strengthen collaborations.

Kenntnisse

Strong international reputation in feminist social theory

Ability to secure third-party funding

Cooperation in research initiatives

Ausbildung

PhD or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of: Professorship (W3) for Sociology with a Focus on Women’s and Gender Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences. The civil servant or public employee position will start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Represent a theoretically and empirically sound sociology of gender relations in research and teaching with a strong international reputation in feminist social theory.
• Take on a leading role at the Cornelia Goethe Centrum.
• Participate in ongoing and future research projects at Goethe University and in the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU); build upon existing collaborations with institutions such as the Sigmund Freud Institute and the Institute for Social Research.
• Demonstrate extensive teaching commitment (also in English) across all degree programs of the Faculty, especially in the BA minor Gender Studies.
• Contribute to internationalization of curricula and courses and engage in teacher training; didactical experience and concepts are welcome.
• Possess outstanding experience in acquiring third-party funded projects; experience in cooperative research contexts (e.g., SFB, Research Training Groups) is desirable.
• Participate in the academic self-administration and meet the formal hiring requirements (e.g., habilitation or habilitation equivalent) as defined by Hessisches Hochschulgesetz §67-68.

Qualifications and profile

• Strong international reputation in feminist social theory and a proven record in sociology of gender relations.
• Willingness to lead at the Cornelia Goethe Centrum and collaborate across departments and research centers.
• Proven ability to secure third-party funding and to engage in cooperative research initiatives.

Application process

Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified women, people of color, and people with a migrant background are welcome. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent, and to women in under-represented fields.

To apply, please submit a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities, a teaching and research concept, transcripts, and a selection of recent course evaluations by 05.11.2025 online at https://berufungsportal.uni-frankfurt.de/. For questions, contact the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Lars Meier, at [e-mail]. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework, and data protection is available at www.professorship-vacancies.uni-frankfurt.de.

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