The University of Bremen, the Department 08 - Social
Sciences is currently offering a
Professorship (f/m/d) in Sociology
Grade W3,
subject area:
Sociology with a focus on quantitative
methods of empirical social research
reference number: P282/19
If the general requirements of civil service law are met, the
candidate will be granted civil servant status for life.
We are looking for a personality who can represent this field
in teaching and research. She/He has a broad theoretical
knowledge and practical experience in the application of
quantitative methods of empirical social research. Expertise
in the handling of personal longitudinal data is desired, as
well as in the area of measurement and scaling. Very good
knowledge in dealing with complex samples is required. The
professorship is focused on teaching and research in the
field of quantitative social research as well as the scientific
theoretical foundations, such as philosophy of science and
epistemology.
Applicants are expected to cooperate in the SOCIUM
Research Centre for Inequality and Social Policy and to do
research with an appropriate focus. Cooperative requirements
imply openness for qualitative research.
A major part of the teaching obligations is covered by the
Bachelor's and Master's programs in sociology and related
subjects of the department, as well as the graduate
education at the graduate school BIGSSS. Ability to offer
courses in English at the BIGSSS is required. The use of
media-supported forms of learning is desirable. Applicants
should be prepared to support the concept of „researchbased
learning“.
In addition to a pleasant collegial working atmosphere, the
University of Bremen offers a lively scientific environment
where both internal and interdisciplinary cooperation can
develop. The person to be appointed must have international
scientific experience, active participation in internationally
visible research and international networking as well as
experience in the acquisition and implementation of
third-party funded projects. We expect participation in
ongoing collaborative social science research initiatives
within the framework of well-established interdisciplinary
cooperation, particularly in the field of social inequality and
social policy, as well as the establishment of the Data and
Methods Centre of the Social Sciences Research Area.
Prerequisites for recruitment are an appropriate academic
degree, a relevant and outstanding dissertation as well as
further academic achievements (habilitation-equivalent),
which can also be achieved outside of the higher education
sector. The additional achievements must be proven by a
habilitation or equivalent achievements, for example within
the framework of a junior/assistant professorship. Moreover,
applicants are expected to participate in further education in
academic instruction. Applicants' pedagogical ability is a
required condition and must be proven by appropriate
experience in university teaching.
German-language teaching must be done right from the
beginning. Furthermore, experience in taking the genderperspective
into account in research and teaching is
desirable.
The appointment will be based on § 18 BremHG and § 116
BremBG.
The university offers a wide range of services which support
new recruits, such as a Welcome Center, childcare and dual
career opportunities, as well as personnel development and
continuing education.
The University of Bremen aims to increase the proportion of
women in science. It has received several awards in
programs for gender-justice and strongly encourages female
scientists to apply. Applications from scientists with a
migration background and international applications are
particularly welcomed. Priority will be given to applicants
with severe disabilities who have essentially the same
professional and personal aptitude.
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Susanne
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) and a research and
teaching concept (in a pdf file) should be sent to
3 January
2019 together with three publications (in three separate pdf
files and stating the reference number):
Dean of the Faculty 08/Social Sciences
University of Bremen
reference number: P282/19
University Boulevard 11-13
28359 Bremen, Germany
or by electronic means to:
fb08.bewerbung@uni-bremen.de
Further information on appointment
procedures at the University of Bremen
can be found at
http://www.uni-bremen.de/berufungsverfahren.html