Full Professor of German Language and Literature Education Research

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Full Professor of German Language and Literature Education Research (salary group W3)

at the Department of Subject-Specific Education Research. This is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in German language and literature education research. Specializing in German language education research, the successful candidate will have excellent credentials in empirical research into teaching and learning (both quantitative and qualitative research). We expect experience in interdisciplinary research with experts from other disciplines of education research, education science / psychology, or the subject of German language and literature, as well as in acquiring prestigious third-party funding, coupled with a willingness to establish international partnerships. The professor will lecture in teaching German at elementary school, middle school, secondary school, and vocational schools (tailored to the German school system of Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium, and Berufsschule) and will be expected to participate in school internship programs. We also expect the professor to become involved in the Center for Teacher Education and in the faculty’s research focus areas.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as assistant professor). In addition, the successful candidate is required to be qualified to teach German and have completed a minimum of three years teaching experience at a school or comparable educational institution.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching concept and research concept, list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by October 26, 2025, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology. Please contact phil-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.