The Faculty of the Humanities of the University of Freiburg invites applications for a Full Professorship (W 3) for Jewish Studies (focus on the religious and cultural history of Judaism in the Near and Middle East in modern times) - Succession Oberhänsli-Widmer - in the Department of Oriental Studies.
This professorship is also suitable for highly qualified early career researchers.
The successful candidate should be able to represent the subject in its entirety. Their research should have a focus on the religious and cultural history of Judaism in the Near and Middle East since the eighteenth century. Close cooperation with Islamic Studies, participation in interdisciplinary and interfaculty collaborative research projects and a willingness to further develop the Jewish studies programmes are required. We welcome applications from academics with an internationally visible research profile and openness to interdisciplinary collaboration. After no more than two years, the successful applicant should be able to teach in German.
Prerequisites for the employment of Professors include a university degree, an outstanding dissertation and an excellent publication record. The successful candidate should have substantial achievements and experience in academic research and teaching at the level of a habilitation according to the German academic system.
Please submit the following documents with your application:
We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.
The university supports individuals appointed to professorial positions through a Dual Career Service and a Family Service.
Please send your application including supporting documents mentioned above and the application form citing the reference number 00004297, by 16. May 2025 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:
Universität Freiburg Philosophische Fakultät Dekan Prof. Dr. Daniel Leese Werthmannstraße 8 79098 Freiburg Elektronisch: philosfak@dekanate.uni-freiburg.de
For further information, please contact Bettina Ragen on the phone number +49 761 203-3371 or E-Mail philosfak@dekanate.uni-freiburg.de.
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Code for Practice for professorial appointments (in German).