W3-Professorship for German Linguistics / German Grammar (LBesG) (m/w/d)

Universität Trier; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany is seeking a candidate for a W3 Professorship for German Linguistics / German Grammar. Responsibilities include representing the linguistics of the German language in both research and teaching, with an emphasis on German grammar and systemic linguistics. Candidates should have excellent research credentials, experience in securing funding, and will engage in academic self-administration. The position encourages women to apply and considers candidates with disabilities preferentially.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to represent German linguistics in teaching and research.
• Experience securing third-party funding.
• Capacity to teach courses in German.

Aufgaben

• Represent German linguistics in both theory and empirical research.
• Participate in humanities research networks.
• Train prospective teachers effectively.

Kenntnisse

Excellent research activities in systemic linguistics

Expertise in orthography and graphematics

Experience in language dynamics

Experience in language acquisition

Active participation in research networks

Ausbildung

PhD in Linguistics or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Offer Description

Trier University engages in socially relevant research and teaching at the cutting edge, with a strong focus on digitalisation, interdisciplinarity and diversity. The focus of this research is on the relationship between individuals and the social, legal, economic and environmental contexts in which they live. With over 10,000 students and around 2,000 employees, Trier University is one of the largest employers in the European border region of Trier. Short distances on a green campus, a lively academic life and an open‑minded working culture offer many opportunities to achieve meaningful outcomes.

The following position is to be filled in the Department of German Studies at Trier University as a permanent civil servant (“Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit”), starting 1 October 2026:

W 3‑Professorship for German Linguistics / German Grammar (LBesG) (m/w/d)

If the legal requirements for civil servant status are not met, employment may be possible under a private contract. The professorship involves representation of the designated field in both research and teaching.

Responsibilities & Expectations

The successful candidate will represent the linguistics of the German language across the entire spectrum, both in theory and empirical research, in teaching and research, with a focus on German grammar. Excellent research activities in one or more areas of systemic linguistics are required, particularly in orthography and graphematics. Additional expertise in language dynamics, language varieties, and/or language acquisition is desirable. Active participation in humanities research networks at the University of Trier is expected, especially concerning topics related to the Trier Center for Language and Communication (TCLC) and/or the Trier Center for Digital Humanities (TCDH). Further, experience in academic self‑administration and extensive experience in securing third‑party funding, preferably within collaborative projects, are expected. Since the Trier Department of German Studies trains a high number of prospective teachers (Grundschule, Realschule Plus, Gymnasium), relevance and connectivity to this area are essential.

The official duties are defined in § 48 HochSchG. Appointment requirements follow § 49 HochSchG. The ability to offer courses in German is expected.

The state of Rhineland‑Palatinate and Trier University promote a mentoring‑based academic culture that expects a high presence of teaching staff at the university location. Trier University is committed to increasing the number of female employees and strongly encourages women to apply. Persons with severe disabilities and those with equivalent status under § 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified (please provide proof).

Application

Please submit your application documents (CV, copies of academic certificates, list of publications, list of courses taught, and the five publications the applicant considers most important) to [e-mail] as a single PDF file to the Dean of Faculty II at Trier University, Prof. Dr. Andreas Regelsberger, 54286 Trier by 31 January 2026.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of academic certificates
• List of publications
• List of courses taught
• Five publications considered most important

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Additional Information

Languages: GERMAN

Research Field: Language sciences » Linguistics