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The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a

at salary grade W3 to commence on 1 September 2026. This is a permanent civil service position.

We are seeking a committed, internationally recognized individual with outstanding research expertise in the field of contemporary political philosophy. Competence and experience in interdisciplinary research, either theoretical or applied, in the areas of philosophy of public policy or governance will be considered an asset. Active participation in interdisciplinary teaching, supervision, and further development of the BA programme in Philosophy & Economics is expected, as well as teaching and supervision responsibilities in the MA programmes Philosophy & Economics and Philosophy & Computer Science, among others. The Chair of Political Philosophy is also expected to play a key role in the Philosophy Department’s Third Mission and outreach strategy. The ability to teach in English is expected.

The general administrative requirements for hiring professors at universities in Bavaria apply. A complete description of the vacancy can be found at www.uni-bayreuth.de/en (University/ Work at the University/ Job Vacancies ).

Applications (CV including a list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Paula Schrode, and submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 1 September 2025. Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at dekanat.kuwi@uni-bayreuth.de. Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.

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The University of Bayreuth is ranked 45th out of the world's top 475 universities younger than 50 in the 'Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities' ranking.