Professorship (W2) for Education with a focus on Social Science Education

Professorship (W2) for Education with a focus on Social Science Education

Institution:

Faculty of Education

Commencement of duties:

1 October 2027

Application deadline:

2026-10-29

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany.

Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us.

Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world.

We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

Responsibilities

The Faculty of Education is seeking a professor (W2) of education with a focus on social science education.

The professorship is expected to cover teaching and research across the whole field of social science education. Duties include:

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The University of Hamburg strives to integrate gender equality, diversity, and a work/study-life balance into teaching and management.

We also value diversity and encourage women, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified nondisabled applicants.

We offer our professors the opportunity to research and teach at the highest level. The University of Hamburg and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg also provide:

support for partners (dual career) and children

onboarding service s

salaries pursuant to the W pay grades in Hamburg

advantages of acquiring tenured academic office

(civil servant status):

very good job and retirement security

personal and professional education opportunities

health benefits, incl. EGYM Wellpass

Application and appointment procedure

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If you have technical problems, contact bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.

The appointment requirements and professorial duties are determined by the relevant regulations (particularly Sections 15, 18 and 12 subsection 7 Hamburg higher education act [Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz]). Read more about privacy during the selection procedure.

Notice regarding the background check under Section 34a of the Hamburg security clearance act (Gesetz zur Regelung der Sicherheitsüberprüfungen, HmbSÜG): On behalf of the person chosen in the selection procedure, this office submits an inquiry to the state office for the protection of the constitution (Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz) regarding any available findings/information which meet the statutory requirements ( background check and data protection information ).

Contact

Prof. Dr. Kerstin Michalik

[E-Mail-Adresse in der Originalanzeige]

+49 40 2395-20154

Prof. Dr. Julia Schwanewedel

[E-Mail-Adresse in der Originalanzeige]

+49 40 2395-29453

Location

Von-Melle-Park 8

20146 Hamburg

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