University Professorship in School Research and Teacher Education

Uni Hannover; Hannover; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for families

Dual Career Service

Equal opportunities

Job summary

Leibniz University Hannover invites applications for a University Professorship in School Research and Teacher Education (W3) starting 1 October 2028. The position aims to strengthen research areas in teaching and learning, school development and out-of-school education with a qualitative-reflexive approach.

We seek an excellent researcher with a doctorate in education, a strong publication record, national and international collaborations, and the ability to teach in English.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in education or closely related subject.
• Publishing activities focusing on school research and teacher education in peer-reviewed journals.
• Successes and experiences in securing competitive third-party funding and/or collaborative projects.
• National and/or international research collaborations.
• Use of qualitative methods with a reflexive approach to the research subject.
• Ability to teach courses in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching in school research and teacher education.
• Develop and lead collaborative projects and funding applications.
• Engage with the Institute of Education and related research initiatives.

Skills

Publishing in peer-reviewed journals

International collaborations

English-taught courses

Fundraising experience

Education

Doctorate in education or closely related subject

Job description

University Professorship in School Research and Teacher Education

We strive for universality, diversity and interdisciplinarity. With more than 26,000 students, three Clusters of Excellence, 5,000 members of staff, over 150 institutes and an outstanding infrastructure, Leibniz University Hannover offers an innovative environment for top-level education and research in a comprehensive range of subjects.

The Faculty of Humanities invites applications for the following position of salary scale W3 NBesO starting 1 October 2028: University Professorship in School Research and Teacher Education

The Position

The professorship to be filled at the Institute of Education complements existing research areas of teaching and learning, school development and out-of-school education, by adopting a qualitative-reflexive approach to school research and teacher education.

• A leading position in the field of teacher education, with a focus on school and professional research
• Outstanding research in school research and teacher education adopting a qualitative-reflexive approach to the following areas: evidence-based practice (e.g. issues relating to knowledge transfer), digitalisation (e.g. issues relating to AI) and/or diversity (e.g. issues relating to migration)
• Shaping the research area’s profile through collaborative projects in the fields of evidence-based practice, digitalisation and/or diversity
• Involvement in securing external funding and/or collaborative projects

Your Profile

Leibniz University Hannover is seeking an individual with a proven track record of academic excellence, who can make a significant contribution to both research and teaching. The required profile is as follows:

• Doctorate in education or a closely related subject
• Publishing activities focusing on school research and teacher education in peer-reviewed journals
• Successes and experiences in securing competitive third-party funding and/or collaborative projects
• National and/or international research collaborations
• Use of qualitative methods with a reflexive approach to the research subject
• Ability to teach courses in English
• Compatibility of the research profile with the Institute of Education, the Centre for Empirical Educational Research, the FIT Research Alliance, the Digital Education Research Initiative and/or the Leibniz Centre for Science and Society
• Collaboration with the Leibniz School of Education

What we can offer you

LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature.

In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families . The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at the partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career perspectives in Hannover and the surrounding region. As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information, service and help on non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).

Leibniz University Hannover promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a balance between work and family life ( Equal Opportunities Office ). For this reason, female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we welcome applications from international researchers. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities ( Representative for employees with disabilities ). Upon request, part-time employment is possible.

Further information

Candidates aged 50 or over at the intended time of appointment who do not already have civil servant status in Germany will be employed as regular members of staff.

General duties and employment requirements are specified in § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). For detailed information on employment requirements, please contact the Department for Appointment Matters .