Professor in Germany

Aiming for a professorship in Germany

How does one become a professor in Germany? What are the primary considerations along the way? Our academics.com guide provides tips and information on junior professorships, full professorships and salaries.

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Information on professorships in Germany HAW (UAS) professorship in Germany

Information on professorships in Germany

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Career goal professorship: self-presentation in assessment lectures

Career goal professorship: a successful assessment lecture can be the crucial factor in clinching a professorship. What do´s and don´ts should be observed?

What is a junior professor in Germany?

Junior professors are able to teach and conduct research independently. They no longer need a habilitation, the degree beyond a doctorate traditionally required for full professors in Germany. About requirements, responsibilities and salary.

Professor salaries – what does a professor earn in Germany?

Professors and junior professors in Germany are paid according to the W salary scale, with base pay varying among the states.

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Research funding for professors

The higher up the career ladder a researcher is, the greater is the financial support they can apply for.

Applying for a professorship

The documents to be submitted when applying for a professorship differ significantly from those in other professional fields. From the letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and list of publications to the teaching and research plan: What is essential in an application for a professorship and how should it be structured? A guide.

Professor titles in Germany

The title of “professor” is highly sought-after. But who is allowed to use it? And what do abbreviations like apl. Prof. or Prof. h.c. actually mean? An overview.

HAW (UAS) professorship in Germany

Teaching and research with a practical focus, an interdisciplinary approach and a high degree of independence: This is what a professorship at a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) offers. Haven't finished your doctorate yet? No problem. Find here information about the requirements you need to fulfil, the opportunities and challenges associated with a professorship at an HAW, and what you can expect to earn. Get more information on the topic page!

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HAW professorship – what does that mean?

A professorship at a university of applied sciences involves practice-oriented teaching. What counts as professional experience? What requirements must be fulfilled? And what is expected of HAW professors?

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Junior and tandem professorships at HAWs

The job of a professor at a german HAW entails not only practically focused teaching, but also practice-oriented research. In some German states, it is possible to accumulate professional experience or finish a Ph.D. dissertation while also teaching university classes. Read on to learn more.

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Successfully applying for an HAW professorship

Applying for a professorship at a university of applied sciences (abbreviated as HAW in German) goes beyond just having the appropriate qualifications.

HAW professorship in Germany

Aiming for a professorship in Germany

Information on professorships in Germany

Professorship in Germany: Current vacancies

HAW (UAS) professorship in Germany

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