Endowed Professor (W3) of Sociology with a focus on Digital Transformation and Work

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of

Endowed Professor (W3) of Sociology
with a focus on Digital Transformation and Work

at the Faculty of Social Sciences. This civil servant or public employee position will start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will have a strong international reputation in the research field of digital transformation of society and related changes in the field of societal labour. The tasks of the endowed professorship are the empirical research on and critical reflection of the corresponding social processes. Experience in relevant teaching, theory-based empirical research and the acquisition of third-party funds are a prerequisite. The prospective candidate is willing to participate in current and future research projects at Goethe University especially in the profile area “Orders and Transformations” and in the university’s activities in digital research. We expect teaching engagement in all of the Faculty’s degree programs. Engagement in the transfer of knowledge is required. The professorship is also involved in teacher training; experience and concepts for teaching subject content in schools are welcome. Successful candidates will be required to participate in the academic self-administration. The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67 and 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz). Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented. To apply, please send a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts, teaching concepts and a selection of recent course evaluations as a single PDF document by April 12, 2023 to the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt/Main, Prof. Dr. Daase: dekanat.fb03-bewerbungen@soz.uni-frankfurt.de. Please quote the reference number 1/2023 in your application. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: www.vakante-professuren.uni-frankfurt.de