Faculty of Humanities

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W3-Professorships, Tenure Track-Professorships, Associate/Assistant Professorships

Full Professor (W3) for Near Eastern Archaeology and Digital Archaeology (f/m/d)

The Institute for Ancient Near Eastern Studies (IANES) of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Tübingen invites applications for a 

Full Professor (W3) for Near Eastern Archaeology and Digital Archaeology (f/m/d)

to commence as soon as possible.

We are looking for a recognized scholar who is able to represent the field of Near Eastern Archaeology broadly in research and teaching, with a particular focus on the use of digital methods. Internationally recognized publications and proven experience in the application of digital methods are expected. Experience in the conception and management of field research projects in the Near East (Southwest Asia), a research focus on the geographical area of cuneiform cultures, good national and international networking and experience in acquiring third-party funding are desirable. Teaching in the institute’s German-language B.A. and M.A. programs is expected as well as willingness to cooperate within the institute and to participate in interdisciplinary joint projects at the University of Tübingen, and to contribute to interdisciplinary courses within the Tübingen archaeology departments, in particular the English-language M.A. program in Archaeology. Applicants with limited German language skills will be supported by language learning programs offered by the university. 

Required qualifications include a doctorate in the field of Near Eastern Archaeology, a habilitation or equivalent academic achievements and teaching experience equivalent to the requirements of a full professorship. 

The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Female academics, in particular, are explicitly invited to apply, as are applicants from outside Germany. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.

General information on professorships, hiring processes, and the German academic system may be found here: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/213700

Applications should be submitted along with the required documents (CV and outline of academic career, certificates and diplomas, list of publications, list of teaching experience, teaching evaluations, plan for research and teaching) as well as a selection of relevant publications (self-authored monographs and five articles) exclusively via the appointment portal of the University of Tübingen (at https://berufungen.uni-tuebingen.de) by June 2, 2026. Questions regarding the call for applications and the appointment portal can be directed to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Tübingen, Prof. Dr. Dietmar Till (berufungenspam prevention@philosophie.uni-tuebingen.de).

W3-Full Professor for English Literature and Culture of the 16th to 18th Centuries and Gender Studies

The English Department at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Tübingen invites applications for a full professorship as of 1 April 2027:

W3-Full Professor for English Literature and Culture of the 16th to 18th Centuries and Gender Studies

Candidates should have a speciality in the research and teaching of 16th-to-18th-century English Literature and Culture with a focus on Gender Studies. It is expected that candidates are willing to participate in collaborative research projects in the university.

Required qualifications include a PhD as well as postdoctoral qualifications and teaching experience (documented by, for example, teaching evaluations) equivalent to the requirements of a full professorship. 

The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Female academics, in particular, are explicitly invited to apply, as are applicants from outside Germany. 

Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference.

General information on professorships, hiring processes, and the German academic system may be found here: uni-tuebingen.de/en/213700

Applications should be submitted along with the required documents (curriculum vitae and outline of academic career, copies of certificates and degrees, publications list, list of teaching experience, teaching evaluations, plan for research and teaching) and a selection of relevant publications (monographs and three academic articles authored by the applicant) via the University’s appointment portal, berufungen.uni-tuebingen.de, by June 2, 2026. Enquiries may be directed to the Dean of the Faculty of the Humanities, Professor Dr. Dietmar Till (berufungen@philosophie.uni-tuebingen.de).

General information on advertised W1 professorships with tenure track

Here you can find the general quality assurance plan for assistant professorships with tenure track of the University of Tübingen.

The individual evaluation criteria for each of the positions can be found right after the respective tender offer.

As of spring 2018, the new Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act will include the category of Tenure Track Professorship in § 51b. Until then, the term used is "assistant professor with tenure track." Therefore it is possible for people who hold such a W1 positions to call themselves and be called tenure-track professors. The calls for applications published on this part of the website are to fill such Tenure Track Professorships. It is possible to receive supplements to the basic salary for W1 positions and, thus, also for Tenure Track professors.


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