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Lecturer with a specified function

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
4 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Department
Institute of Sports
Research Field
Political sciences » Public policy
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Germany
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Status
Part-time
Hours Per Week
19,5
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
55-2024
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

Faculty 02: Social Sciences, Media, and Sports / Institute of Political Science / Political Theory and Public Policy of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Lecturer with a specified function

part-time (50 %)

YOUR TASKS:

  • You will offer courses at the Institute of Political Science in the field of Political Theory and Public Policy for 8 semester hours.
  • You will supervise theses, conduct examinations and contribute to their design.
  • You will be involved in the development and implementation of research-oriented and activating teaching formats and prepare publications.
  • You will supervise the Erasmus program of the Institute of Political Science

Requirements

Research Field
Political sciences » Public policy
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Your profile:

Applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 58 in conjunction with § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate

  • A successfully completed scientific degree in political science or philosophy
  • A doctorate in the field of political theory
  • After successfully completing a university degree, full-time employment of at least two years and six months
  • Motivation for excellence in university teaching
  • Extensive teaching and examination experience, also in English
  • Very good German and English language skills

Advantageous are:

  • Good knowledge of other modern languages (especially French, Spanish or Italian)
  • Research interests in the field of analytical political theory, democracy and/or justice theory
  • Relevant publications in the field of analytical political theory
  • Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding

Additional Information

Benefits

What we have to offer:

  • Flexible working hours
  • The opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas for the effective teaching of political theory content
  • Extensive personal development opportunities
  • Access to the services of the JGU Family Service Office
  • Job ticket, optional for the entire Rhine-Main region
Selection process

The position is paid according to EG 13 at and to be filled by 10/1/2024. The position is permanent.

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds. 

We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.

Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [cover letter, resume, references], until 04/15/2024  preferably via the „Apply now“ button.

For questions and further information please contact Prof. Dr. Claudia Landwehr, by phone: 06131/39-25568 or e-mail: landwehr@politik.uni-mainz.de

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Faculty 02: Social Sciences, Media, and Sports / Institute of Political Science / Political Theory and Public Policy of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Country
Germany
State/Province
Rhineland Palatinate
City
Mainz
Postal Code
55122
Street
Saarstraße 21

Contact

State/Province
Rhineland-Palatinate
City
Mainz
Website
Street
Saarstr. 21
Postal Code
55122
E-Mail
landwehr@politik.uni-mainz.de