At the University of Bremen the Institute of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences invites applications for the following academic position, starting October 1st, 2021: We are looking for an internationally recognized personality who represents this field in teaching and research. The person to be appointed should have broad knowledge in social theory and theory of societies from classical thinkers to current debates, and also apply these theories (in particular theory of societies) to their own empirical research. Preferably, this research focuses on social change and/or integration in contemporary societies. The research focus of the person to be appointed is expected to be compatible with the core subjects of the SOCIUM Research Center on Inequality and Social Policy. A strong interest in cooperation is expected. Teaching obligations include primarily the Bachelor's and Master's programs in sociology and related subjects of the department. Participation in graduate training at BIGSSS is also desirable. Teaching courses in German language is obligatory right from the beginning. Applicants should also be willing to offer courses in English and should be prepared to support the concept of „research-based learning“. The use of media-supported forms of teaching and learning is desirable. Furthermore, experience in taking the genderperspective into account in research and teaching is desirable. In addition to a pleasant, cooperative working atmosphere, the University of Bremen offers a lively, productive and internationally visible environment in its research focus of social change, social policy and the state, and thus enables diverse internal and interdisciplinary collaborations. The person to be appointed must have international scientific experience and is expected to have actively participated in internationally visible research and international networking as well as in the acquisition and implementation of thirdparty funded projects. We expect participation in ongoing collaborative social science research initiatives within the framework of a well-established culture of interdisciplinary cooperation in the field of social inequality and welfare statehood. Prerequisites for recruitment are an appropriate academic degree, a relevant and outstanding dissertation as well as further academic achievements (habilitation-equivalent), which may also have been achieved outside of the higher education sector. The additional achievements must be documented by a habilitation or equivalent achievements, for example within the framework of a junior/assistant professorship. Moreover, applicants are expected to participate in further training in higher education didactics. Applicants' pedagogical ability is a required condition and must be documented by appropriate experience in university teaching. The appointment is based on Section 18 of the Bremen Higher Education Act (Bremisches Hochschulgesetz) and Section 116 of the Bremen Civil Service Act (Bremisches Beamtengesetz). The University of Bremen offers a range of measures to support newly hired staff. These include advice through the Welcome Center, child-care facilities, dual-career assistance, and opportunities for further professional development, including language tuition. The University is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination. It welcomes applications from candidates of all nationalities and citizenships. The University has received several awards for its gender equality policy, among others by the German Science Foundation. Female candidates are explicitly encouraged to apply. Applications from handicapped candidates will be given priority in case of equivalent qualification. For further inquiries please contact Prof. Dr. Susanne K. Schmidt (Dean) dekaninfb8@uni-bremen.de Applications with curriculum vitae (including copies of certificates), evidence of research and teaching activities (including list of publications, project (management) experience, teaching evaluations), a research and teaching concept (in a pdf file), and three publications (in three separate pdf files and stating the reference number) should be sent by 31 July 2020: Dean of the Faculty 08/ Social Sciences
University of Bremen
reference number: P637/20
University Boulevard 11-13
28359 Bremen, Germany

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