Full Professorship (W3) in Medieval History

Universität Konstanz

Full Professorship (W3) in Medieval History

(Full-time, Salary level W3)

Reference No. 2025/206. The Department of Department of History, Sociology, Sports Science and Empirical Educational Research, Faculty of the Humanities, seeks to fill this position by October 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to represent Medieval History in both research and teaching across a broad chronological and thematic spectrum. Teaching takes place in the major and minor subjects of BA, MA and, above all, teacher training programmes (B.Ed. and M.Ed.). For the profile of the department, see: https://www.geschichte.uni-konstanz.de/en/research/. The applicant is expected to represent Medieval history broadly in terms of content and chronology in research and teaching. In addition, a willingness to participate in trans-epochal and interdisciplinary activities of the department is expected. Experience in acquiring third-party fundingis an advantage. A relevant doctorate and habilitation, or equivalent academic achievements in Medieval history, are required. In all other respects, the hiring requirements for professorships follow from § 47 paragraph 1,2 of the Landeshochschulgesetz. For further information on the content and focus of the professorship please contact Prof. Dr. Ulrich Gotter (Ulrich.Gotter@uni-konstanz.de). If you have queries concerning the application procedure, please contact Dr. Peter Krause (peter.krause@uni-konstanz.de). We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of courses taught, copies of academic certificates, teaching evaluations, if available) by 15.10.2025 via our Online Application Portal. The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career program (https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/equalopportunities/family/dual-career/). Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, Tel. No.: + 49 7531 88-4016).