The „Philosophischen Fakultät III - Institut für Schulpädagogik und Grundschuldidaktik“ at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg conditionally upon the approval of the competent authority invites applications for a tenured

W1-Junior Professorship
in "Social studies & general science
and its didactics"

The holder of this position is required to represent research and lecturing in the field of social studies & general science and its didactics. Disciplinary and educational courses shall be provided for primary as well as special school teacher education programs. An expandable research profile in one of the main fields of the professorship is mandatory. The current profile of the scientific working group "Sachunterricht" is characterised by the processing of inclusion didactic questions as well as the close integration of disciplinary and educational teaching. With this call, Martin Luther University pursues the goal to give young academics with an excellent perspective the possibility of individual and independent research at an early stage of their career and to provide the opportunity of long-term career perspectives. Requirements for application:

• First and preferably Second State Examination for the teaching degree for social studies & general science, or similar degrees
• several years of practical experience in relevant working areas, preferably in school
• relevant superior graduation
• experience in academic teaching of social studies & general science
• experience in procuring third-party funds welcome

The post holder is expected to participate actively in academic committees (§34 of the "Hochschulgesetz des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt") and to cooperate with the "Zentrum für Lehrer*innenbildung" (ZLB) of the Martin Luther University. A willingness to work with the "Zentrum für Schul- und Bildungsforschung" (ZSB) is requested. First, the post of a junior professorships will be filled for a period of three years. After positive interim evaluation, a prolongation of up to additional three years is provided. Under the prerequisite of positive final evaluation and the existence of other relevant requirements, a permanent employment as university professor is intended. The Martin Luther University is an equal opportunities employer. It is committed to raising the proportion of women in academic positions and therefore particularly invites applications from qualified women. It is equally committed to providing all staff with good opportunities to balance work and family obligations. Applications from handicapped persons with equal qualifications are preferentially considered. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, an overview of one's scientific career and teaching experience, a list of publications, copies of teaching certificates and the multi-year practical experience, and a sketch of current and planned research projects. Applications in print and digital form, indicating both a current private and office address should be sent within six weeks after publication of this announcement to Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Dekan der Philosophische Fakultät III, 06099 Halle or by e-mail (pdf/zip-document) to dekan@philfak3.uni-halle.de.