Job Opportunities
W3-Professorship for Social Anthropology
to be filled as soon as possible.
A research profile is expected that focusses on the analysis of non-Western societies in the context of regional and global developments and with reference to theories of world society and globalization. Previous research has focussed on Vietnam, China and Southeast Asia. The thematic focus of the research lies in the areas of labour, welfare and mobility. The successful acquisition of an ERC grant for a thematically relevant project is expected.
Outstanding academic achievements in research and teaching, which will be assessed exclusively and comprehensively in the appointment procedure, are a prerequisite for appointment.
The applicant is characterised by outstanding research achievements in the field of social anthropology and has high-ranking scientific publications and extensive project experience. The future post holder will have a strong interest in interdisciplinary cooperation both within the faculty and with other faculties at Bielefeld University. An active contribution to the academic development of social anthropology and the social sciences both at the faculty and at national and international level is expected.
Teaching is provided in all BA and MA degree programmes and the doctoral programme of the Faculty of Sociology (BGHS). Applicants must have a university degree as well as additional relevant academic achievements that are required for appointment to a professorship in accordance with § 36 HG NW. Extensive experience in academic teaching and commitment to academic self-administration are also required. Gender and diversity competence as well as proven qualifications in university didactics and personnel management are desirable.
An inhouse application is expected.
Applications from suitable severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities are expressly encouraged.
Bielefeld University has received several awards for its successes in gender equality and is certified as a family-friendly university. We explicitly encourage applications from women, particularly for scientific positions. Applications are treated in accordance with the state law for equal opportunities. Family times will be considered in the context of the selection decision.
Bielefeld University supports dual-career constellations to establish a common centre of life and work.
Applications should consist of: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, list of publications with identification of up to ten most important publications as well as a two-page research and teaching concept.
Please submit your application online via the Bielefeld University appointment portal by May 31, 2025:
https://berufungen.uni-bielefeld.de
Contact:
Bielefeld University
Dean of the Faculty of Sociology
P.O. Box 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
mail: dekanat.soz@uni-bielefeld.de
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