Professor (W3) of Economic and Social History

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of

Professor (W3) of Economic and Social History

at the Department of History at the Faculty of Philosophy and History. This civil servant or public employee position will start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will represent the subject Economic and Social History in its entirety in teaching and research and will be expected to participate in collaborative research projects. Therefore, excellent research in Economic and Social History (global perspectives are of particular interest) is expected, experience in application for third-party funding is welcome. Also, the professorship will be expected to contribute to the development of the history departments’s course programme (teacher training, BA, MA. Teaching is entirely conducted in German). The successful candidate is taking an active role in the university’s academic self-government institutions.

Habilitation or equivalent achievements, comprehensive teaching experience as well as pedagogical and didactic qualifications are required.

The professorship is also involved in teacher training; experience and concepts for teaching subject content in schools are welcome.

The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67, and 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz).

Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented.

To apply, please submit your application including a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations online at https://berufungsportal.uni-frankfurt.de by 29 February 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Hans Peter Hahn at dekanat08@em.uni-frankfurt.de. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: www.vakante-professuren.uni-frankfurt.de.