W3 Professorship in German Linguistics
Published on: 08.10.2024
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
The Faculty of Arts of the University of Bonn is seeking to fill the position of a
W3 Professorship in German Linguistics
at the Department of German and Comparative Literature and Culture at the earliest opportunity.
Department of German and Comparative Literature and Culture
Deadline:
29.11.2024
Starting date:
at the earliest opportunity
Candidates should be internationally established researchers in German linguistics. The Department is looking for a candidate with the ability to cover the entire field of synchronic linguistics, with a specialization in at least two areas of research (one of these should be phonology, graphematics, morphology or syntax). A corpus linguistic approach is welcome especially in teaching.
Further important qualifications are experience in international teaching and interdisciplinary research, an interest in joining teaching and research initiatives at the department, the faculty, and/or the university (e.g. international study programmes and participation in transdisciplinary research areas (TRAs), Bonn Center for Digital Humanities (BCDH)), and a willingness to become involved in committee activities and academic administrative duties. Prior experiences with the acquiring of external funding are also expected.
Application requirements are a relevant PhD and habilitation or equivalent academic achievements.
The prerequisites for employment are in accordance to Section 36 Higher Education Act NRW.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university and has a dual career service. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to facilitate their careers. The University of Bonn, therefore, strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be dealt with in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.
