Negotiations

Besides the classification of the position within the pay scale, most components of the compensation and budget package offered for the position depend on the negotiations with the department, faculty and/or the President's Office during the appointment procedure.

Compensation 

Compensation is comprised of a base salary according to the classification of the position within the pay scale and additional variable salary components. The variable components consist of a family allowance, function-based allowances, and performance bonuses and incentives.  

For more information see: Professorship as a Civil Servant in Germany - Compensation

Staff  

German universities are still primarily organized according to the “chair principle” (Lehrstuhlprinzip), which means that professors – whether in the natural sciences or the humanities – are considered to be heads of their own individual departments, sections, or teams. They are responsible for all of the research and teaching within their section, for hiring the necessary personnel, as well as determining how many staff members they require to achieve their research and teaching objectives. The number of academic and non-academic staff allocated to a professor’s team is thus generally part of hiring negotiations. 

Equipment & Budget 

The scope of equipment and the budget available for books, office materials, and travel are also subject to individual negotiation. The same applies to the office space, location, and infrastructure.

Relocation Allowance 

Financial relocation support to finance a move to Tübingen depends on individual negotiations, but is usually limited to around €6,000.

Secondary employment 

For more information see: Professorship as a Civil Servant in Germany - Secondary employment

Dual Career Offer 

Part of an offer for a professorship may include finding a second position at the university for a candidate’s partner. If such assistance is necessary, candidates should discuss it during employment negotiations.