Professor (W1, tenure track) of Educational Sciences with a focus on Adult Education and Organizational Research

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of

Professor (W1, tenure track) of Educational Sciences with a focus on Adult Education and Organizational Research

in the Institute for Social Pedagogy and Adult Education at the Faculty of Educational Sciences. This civil servant or public employee position will start as soon as possible. This professorship is funded by the Tenure Track Programme of the German Federal Government and the Federal States. It is a tenure-track position for an initial six-year term. If tenure is approved at the end of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rank of Full Professor (W2) will be granted. This position is open to individuals in the early stages of their academic career. The successful applicant should represent educational sciences in research and teaching, be anchored in adult education and have a focus on organizational research. The aim is to investigate institutional and organizational frameworks of professional action as well as adult learning. In addition to a very good doctorate in Educational Science/Adult Education, proven expertise in organisational theory and experience in the execution of empirical research projects are expected. Participation in cross-institutional and interdisciplinary research initiatives, interest in internationally visible research and links to the research priorities of the department, for example organisational aspects of transitions in the life course, upbringing and education of the generations or Educational Digital Studies, are desirable. The range of courses is aimed at Bachelor's/Master's students in Education. The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67, 68, and 70 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz). Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented. To apply, please send a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations as a single PDF document by 12 June 2023 to the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Dr. Sabine Andresen, at: bewerbungfb04_w1tt@uni-frankfurt.de. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. M. Büttner at the deans office: m.buettner@em.uni-frankfurt.de. Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: http://www.professorship-vacancies.uni-frankfurt.de.