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Technische Universität Dresden

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, Institute of History

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Chair (W2) of Medieval History

At the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, the Institute of History, invites applications for the

Chair (W2) of Medieval History

to be filled at the earliest possible date.

Tasks

You (m/f/x) will represent the above-mentioned field with its national as well as international perspectives in research and teaching. You will be responsible for teaching courses in both German and English within our degree programs with history as major or minor, including the teacher training program. In addition, you are expected to participate in the interdisciplinary research networks of TUD and to cooperate with DRESDEN-concept partners as well as with other cooperation partners. Participation in academic self-administration is required.

Requirements

We expect you to have a research profile with a focus on German history and another one on European, non-European or global history of the Middle Ages. You can demonstrate your expertise by internationally visible publications and an active scholarly network. In addition, you have a lively interest in current theories and debates concerning historical science, cultural studies, and/or the social sciences as well as an open-mindedness towards the Digital Humanities. A proven record of third-party funding is a prerequisite. The requirements for appointment, the official duties and the administrative status are governed by §§ 59, 69, 71 of the Institutions of Higher Education Act in the Free State of Saxony (SächsHSG) and the Regulations on Duties and Responsibilities of Institutes of Higher Education (HSDAVO).

How to apply

For content-related questions, please contact the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, Prof. Dr. Dominik Schrage, e-mail: dekan.phf@tu-dresden.de.

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment. If you have any questions about these topics, please contact the Equal Opportunities Officer of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science (Ms. Caroline Friedrich, Tel.: +49 351 463-37307) or our Representative of Employees with Disabilities (Mr. Roberto Lemmrich, Tel. +49 351 463-33175).

We look forward to receiving your application by May 19, 2025 (time stamp on the email server or the stamped arrival date of the university central mail service of TUD applies).
Please attach the following documents to your letter of application: a curriculum vitae in tabular form, a description of your academic career, a short teaching and research concept, a list of academic publications, a list of courses taught, results of teaching evaluations (preferably of the last three years), and a copy of the certificate for the highest academic degree.
We kindly ask you to submit your application by email. Please use the SecureMail Portal of TUD (https://securemail.tu-dresden.de) and send your documents in a single PDF document to: dekan.phf@tu-dresden.de. If you are applying by regular mail, please also attach your application documents in electronic form (CD or USB thumb drive) and send them to: TU Dresden, Philosophische Fakultät, Dekan, Herrn Prof. Dr. Dominik Schrage, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.

Facts

Published 07.04.2025
Number of employees 8000
Category Professorship
Location Germany, Saxony, Dresden
Area of responsibility Research, History, Teaching (school), Teaching (university)
Start date (earliest) Earliest possible
Duration open-ended
Full/Part-time Full-time
Remuneration W2
Working language and expected level
  • German (Fluent in speech and writing)
  • English (Fluent in speech and writing)
Homepage http://www.tu-dresden.de/
Career website https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ige

Requirements

Qualification governed by §§ 59, 69, 71 SächsHSG and HSDAVO
Field of study History

Contact

Contact person Herr Prof. Dr. Dominik Schrage
Contact email dekan.phf@tu-dresden.de

Apply

Application deadline 19.05.2025
Application documents
a curriculum vitae in tabular form, a description of your academic career, a short teaching and research concept, a list of academic publications, a list of courses taught, results of teaching evaluations (preferably of the last three years), and a copy of the certificate for the highest academic degree
By post

Technische Universität Dresden
Philosophische Fakultät,
Dekan, Herrn Prof. Dr. Dominik Schrage,
Helmholtzstr. 10,
01069 Dresden
Deutschland

By email dekan.phf@tu-dresden.de