University Professorship – W 2 in Developmental Psychology FernUniversität in Hagen
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As Germany-s only state-run distance-learning university, we have over 50 years of experience in lifelong learning. Our students benefit from flexible study options based on a blended-learning model.
Across our five faculties, we produce cutting-edge research findings – both subject-specific and interdisciplinary – and fulfill our social responsibility through engaging the public with scientific knowledge. Our ethos encompasses interdisciplinary cooperation, the promotion of academic careers, and the integration of gender- and diversity-related aspects into research and teaching.
At the Faculty of Psychology, we are seeking to appoint, with effect from 1 August 2028, a
University Professorship – W 2
in Developmental Psychology
Applicants are expected to have conducted relevant research in developmental psychology in at least one area aligned with the research clusters of the faculty (Research at the Faculty of Psychology – FernUniversität in Hagen) and the university (Research Clusters – FernUniversität in Hagen).
This research must be evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Experience in securing external funding is also expected. In addition to international visibility and collaboration, we also expect adherence to the standards of open and transparent science (open science).
The successful candidate will be required to teach in the faculty-s bachelor-s and master-s degree programs as well as teach courses below the degree program level (micro-credentials). The successful candidate will represent the full scope of the discipline in their teaching. In particular, they will be responsible for teaching developmental psychology in a future bachelor-s program in psychology that will also entail clinical psychology and will be in keeping with professional licensing requirements for psychotherapists in Germany; this will include contributions to developmental psychopathology and developmental assessment. Moreover, we expect a willingness to contribute to the further development of interdisciplinary study programs across the faculties and to participate in academic self-governance.
Teaching at the FernUniversität incorporates modern educational technologies and takes place both digitally and in person. We expect active participation in preparing and implementing innovative teaching and learning formats in accordance with the university-s quality standards. Applicants are required to have German language proficiency at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), enabling them to teach effectively in German.
A prerequisite for appointment is a record of academic achievement in accordance with Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz NRW). Health and family-friendly benefits are important aspects of our organizational culture. We offer excellent conditions in terms of allocation of staff and resources as well as support for you and your team from various departments of the university.
If we have sparked your interest and you meet the requirements of this profile, we look forward to receiving your application, including the usual supporting documents, addressed to the President of the FernUniversität in Hagen, 58084 Hagen, or by email to berufungen@fernuni-hagen.de.
For further information, please contact the Dean of the Faculty of Psychology: Prof. Dr. Andreas Mokros, phone: 02331 987-1273; email: andreas.mokros@fernuni-hagen.de.
The application deadline is 15 November 2026 (date of receipt at the FernUniversität in Hagen).
Gender equality and equal opportunities are promoted at the FernUniversität in Hagen. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders (f/m/d) to apply; 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 equivalent status to be given preferential consideration when equally qualified remain unaffected.
By submitting your application to the email address above, you consent to your application documents being processed, stored, and used for the purposes of the appointment procedure.
FernUniversität in Hagen
Dezernat 3.3
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Universitätsstraße 47
58097 Hagen
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berufungen@fernuni-hagen.de
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