Junior Professorship in Slavonic Cultural Studies (special emphasis on South Slavonic Studies)

The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is looking to appoint an outstanding individual to a

Junior Professorship in Slavonic Cultural Studies (special emphasis on South Slavonic Studies)

(W1 salary, no tenure track)

within the Faculty of Philosophy II, Department of Slavonic Studies. The position will commence preferably at the earliest possible date.

The professorship represents the field of "Slavonic cultural studies" in research and teaching, in particular in South Slavonic studies and if possible in Polish cultural studies or Russian cultural studies. Additional experience in South Slavonic linguistics or South Slavonic literature is requested.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in current research projects of the Department of Slavonic studies, to cooperate closely with other disciplines of the faculty in research and teaching and to actively take part in furthering the interdisciplinary orientation of the faculty. The candidate should have experience in acquiring funding for research as well as in collaborating with academic partners and practitioners.

Further duties and responsibilities are stipulated in section 34 of the Saxony-Anhalt State Law of Universities.

Applicants need to fulfil the pre-conditions of appointment as stipulated in section 40 of the Saxony-Anhalt State Law of Universities. A doctoral degree and additional academic achievements relevant to the field as well as proof of pedagogical qualification are prerequisites.

The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is committed to diversity and aims to create an inclusive environment where our staff and students feel valued and inspired. In particular, we aim to increase the proportion of women appointed as permanent staff; therefore, appropriately qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg strives to provide an environment compatible with work-life-balance and has been certified as a family-friendly university since 2009.

Applications from candidates with disabilities are particularly welcome, and will be given preference in the event of equivalent qualification.

Applications in a digital format (preferably as a single pdf file) and in print form should include a complete curriculum vitae, copies of qualifications, a brief description of the candidate’s scientific background, a list of publications and successful third-party funding acquisition, and a description of previous teaching experience. Please include a private contact address and send applications to the following address:

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Faculty of Philosophy II

Dean Prof. Dr. Robert Fajen

06099 Halle (Saale), Germany

email: dekan@philfak2.uni-halle.de

Contact person for queries pertinent to the position is the Dean, Prof. Dr. Robert Fajen.

Please note that the University is unfortunately unable to reimburse costs associated with the application.