The Faculty of Theology at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg seeks to fill the following position by 1 October 2021:

Junior Professor (W1 with Tenure-Track to W2)
“History of Christianity
with Specialization in Orthodoxy” (d-m-f)

This Junior Professorship (W1) with tenure-track to W2 is funded by the federal-state program to promote young academics (tenure-track program) and particularly aims to support young researchers in their early career phase (up to four years after the doctorate). The teaching and research profile of the applicant shows a strong focus on the History of Global Christianity and the applicant will be expected to demonstrate expertise in the entire field at the time of tenure. He/she is especially qualified in the study of the history and the present state of Global Orthodoxy and the Eastern Churches and is proficient in the relevant languages. He/she is capable of building interdisciplinary and international connections in the research area that is vital to the Theological Faculty in Halle and is qualified to participate in the courses of study and examinations offered at the Faculty of Theology. The ability to teach in the German language is expected at the time of the evaluation of the Junior Professorship at the latest after three years. Additional duties to be carried out derive from § 34 of the Higher Education Act of Saxony-Anhalt (HSG-LSA – Hochschulgesetz des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt). Persons who apply must meet the employment requirements pursuant to §40 HSG LSA. The main job requirements include a relevant and outstanding doctorate and demonstrated teaching abilities. Generally, not more than six years should have elapsed between the last doctoral examination and the date of the application for a junior professorship in accordance with §40 HSG-LSA. Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg strives to increase the percentage of women in academic positions and specifically urges qualified women to apply. Since 2009, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is a certified "family-friendly” university. As a familyfriendly university, it actively supports work and family-life balance. Applicants with severe disability shall be given preference where the ability and qualifications are equal. Electronic submission of the application with curriculum vitae, certificates, academic employment description, list of publications, scope of previous third-party funding and proof of former teaching positions must include the official and private address and is requested to be made by 22 January 2021 as a pdf file to the following address: