AdresseThe Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology at TU Dortmund University is offering the following position (starting at the earliest opportunity):
Professorship (W2) Educational science in the context of work and profession
Our profile
Comprising 17 departments in the natural and engineering sciences as well as the humanities and social sciences, TU Dortmund University is a dynamic university with a strong profile in research, teaching, promotion of young scientists and transfer.
Profile of the professorship
You represent the field of vocational and in-company education and training in research and further develop this with (inter-)national visibility. A focus on sustainability and/or digitization issues is also desirable. Examples of possible focus areas are:
- Vocational qualification requirements in the context of digitalization and sustainability
- Competence requirements and qualification of in-company training and continuing education personnel
- Equivalence of general/university education and vocational education and training
- Work-integrated in-company training in the context of digital transformation
- Recognition of informally acquired competencies through validation procedures
- Development of national vocational training systems in international contexts / i.a. of the European Union
In doing so, you participate in research networks and cooperations within and outside TU Dortmund University and are committed to promoting early career researchers. In teaching, you are responsible for courses in the educational science majors and in the department’s teacher education program.
Your qualifications
You will have obtained a doctorate with above-average success and have acquired a post-doctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation) or an equivalent qualification. You will have demonstrated your research excellence in the field covered by the professorship through continuous national and international publications in recognized peer-reviewed venues. In addition, you have already established international research contacts and have experience in the acquisition of thirdparty funding, preferably in a competitive peer-reviewed process. Additionally, you will have the potential for teaching excellence. Social and leadership skills and the willingness to participate in academic self-administration will complete your profile. Moreover, the recruitment requirements in Sections 36 and 37 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, HG) apply.
Attractive environment
We offer an excellent academic environment and attractive cooperation opportunities with renowned international, national, and regional partners. The metropolitan Ruhr Area with the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) guarantees short distances to a diversity of partners from science and industry. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner in finding professional opportunities in the region, if desired. We will be happy to provide information about housing and living in Dortmund and help you find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Service will support you upon your arrival in Germany.
Diversity welcome
A central goal of TU Dortmund University is to promote diversity and equal opportunities. We strive to significantly increase the percentage of women in research and teaching and therefore welcome applications from female academics. We give preference to severely disabled applicants if their qualifications meet the requirements. We support the compatibility of family and career and promote gender equality in academia and research.
Your application
If you are interested in the position, please send your application and three relevant publications via e-mail by 04.01.2023 to: sabine.hornberg(at)tu-dortmund.de
Details on the application process and the preparation of application documents can be found here: berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application
Questions will be answered by the Dean of the Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University Professor Dr. Sabine Hornberg, tel: +49 231/755-2187 or sabine.hornberg(at)tu-dortmund.dee
Further information about the Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology can be found at ep.tu-dortmund.de
Die Ausschreibung ist auch im Internet unter https://service.tu-dortmund.de/documents/18/2120803/TU_Stellenausschreibung_Prof_W2_EW+Arbeit+und+Beruf+EN.pdf abrufbar.
