Professor of Global Philosophy (Grade: W 3) FernUniversität in Hagen
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The FernUniversität is Germany’s only state distance learning university with over 50 years of experience in lifelong learning. Our students are able to make use of flexible study options based on a blended learning study model. Our five faculties engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, producing forward-looking results and promoting social responsibility through meaningful knowledge transfer. Our guiding principles include interdisciplinary collaboration, the promotion of scientific careers, and the integration of gender and diversity perspectives in research and teaching.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is looking to appoint a new
Professor of Global Philosophy (Grade: W 3)
from 1 March 2028.
Our ideal candidate will have expertise in researching philosophy from multiple perspectives taking into account its historical diversity. The aim of the professorship is to integrate both European and non-European philosophical traditions into research and teaching. It addresses the interconnectedness of knowledge systems and develops methods for reflecting on philosophy as a global, dialogical project.
We would especially welcome historical or systematic research into non-European epistemologies, ethics and metaphysics; conceptions of epistemic justice and their application to scientific and social discourses; and/or decolonial, postcolonial and intercultural perspectives.
Applicants should have an international network and a track record of successfully securing third-party funding.
The candidate’s teaching should present philosophy within an open, interdisciplinary framework, with a focus on reflection of the development of theories in the cultural and social sciences. The professorship will offer courses in undergraduate BA and MA degree programs as well as in non-degree programs and is actively involved in the further development of interdisciplinary courses offered by various faculties.
Teaching at the FernUniversität integrates modern educational technologies and takes place both online and on-site. Active participation in the development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning formats in accordance with university quality standards is expected.
The prerequisite for employment is academic achievement in accordance with Section 36 of the NRW Higher Education Act. Health and family-oriented aspects are an important part of our organizational culture. We offer excellent staffing and facilities, as well as support for you and your team across the various departments of the university.
If we have sparked your interest and you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application accompanied by the usual documents. Please send it to the President of the FernUniversität in Hagen, 58084 Hagen, Germany, or by email to berufungen@fernuni-hagen.de.
For more info, contact: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bedorf; phone: 02331 987-2740; email: thomas.bedorf@fernuni-hagen.de. The application deadline is 15 September 2026 (date of receipt by FernUniversität in Hagen).
The FernUniversität in Hagen is committed to promoting gender equality and equal opportunities. This call for applications is expressly aimed at applicants from all genders; applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act.
The rights of persons with a severe disability or persons of equal status to be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability remain unaffected.
By sending your application to the above email address, you consent to your application documents being processed, stored and used for the purpose of the appointment procedure.
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thomas.bedorf@fernuni-hagen.de
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