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For its Bachelor and Master Programmes in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), the Faculty of Management, Economics and Society at Witten/Herdecke University invites applications for the position of an interim professor of International Political Studies. 

The appointment begins on April 1st 2024 and runs until March 31st 2026.

Founded in 1983, Witten/Herdecke University (UW/H) is the oldest private university in Germany. Since its beginnings, UW/H has been a pioneer among Germany’s higher education institutions. As a model university, UW/H stands for dynamic reforms of the traditional alma mater and the pursuit of a humanistic educational concept adapted to the challenges of our modern knowledge society. UW/H is an entrepreneurial university and strives to integrate research and student education, provision of scientific services, practical application and social responsibility. Theory-based and practice-oriented teaching at UW/H is always associated with the acquisition of subject-related, methodical, social and cultural compete value orientation and personal growth.

Your Tasks

The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in the field of International Relations/International Politics in the interdisciplinary context of our Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Whereas all courses in the Master PPE are taught in English, the Bachelor PPE is taught in German and English. The regular teaching load is 9 hours per semester week (= 4-5 courses).

Your Profile

A pronounced commitment to the task of teaching, readiness to apply innovative teaching methods and willingness to engage with students are fundamental recruitment criteria at our University. Successful candidates must hold at least a PhD in Political Science or International Relations. The position also requires:

  • Relevant teaching experience
  • A strong record of international academic publications
  • Broad alignment with the current research at the Chair of International Political Studies is desirable, but not a prerequisite
  • A basic command of German is desirable, but not a prerequisite

We offer

  • Family friendly/flexible working hours
  • 30 days annual leave plus additional leave between 24. and 31. December
  • Up to €200 monthly to support child care costs (conditional on age of child and salary)
  • Corporate pension and occupational disability insurance plans
  • Promotion of environmentally friendly mobility solutions (bicycle leasing, rental of e-cars)
  • Discounted local public transport ticket

Contact

A complete application must include the following:

  • Letter of application stating qualifications, teaching interests
  • Complete curriculum vitae

Only complete applications addressed to the Dean of the Faculty and submitted online will be considered. The deadline for application is August 15th 2023.

For questions and further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Nils-Christian Bormann (nils.bormann@uni-wh.de )

We value diversity

Witten/Herdecke University explicitly fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion (www.uni-wh.de/diversity). We are committed to create a diverse environment across campus, and value the competence and special skills our members contribute, e.g. due to their age or physical abilities. We proactively strive to increase the share of women in our scientific and academic staff.

Vielfaltsgedanke

Die Universität Witten/Herdecke lebt den Vielfaltsgedanken ausdrücklich (www.uni-wh.de/diversity). Sie verfolgt das Ziel, die Vielfalt ihrer Mitglieder zu fördern und berücksichtigt die Kompetenzen und Besonderheiten, die diese z.B. aufgrund ihres Alters oder ihrer körperlichen Konstitution mitbringen. Eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils am wissenschaftlichen Personal wird proaktiv angestrebt.