Full Professorship (W 3) in Canon Law

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Full-time

Research and Instruction

The Faculty of Theology at the University of Freiburg invites applications for a Full Professorship (W 3) in Canon Law at the Department of Practical Theology.

Application deadline: 31. August 2026
Publication date: 8. July 2026
Start-date: At the earliest possible date.
Scope of work: Full-time position
Id no.: 00005085

Description

The holder of the professorship represents the entire spectrum of Canon Law in research and teaching. Interdisciplinary openness and specialized research expertise within Canon Law are required. With regard to the professorship’s responsibility for teaching in theological degree programs, the candidate must possess a strong research profile in both canon law and theology. The appointee will have to contribute actively to all degree programs and interdisciplinary courses offered by the Faculty of Theology. In addition, the successful candidate should engage in existing collaborations and projects within the faculty and shape its research profile through new initiatives and partnerships, not least with the philological, philosophical, and law faculties and with ecclesiastical institutions. A historical dimension to canon law and openness to methods from the digital humanities would be desirable.

The University of Freiburg seeks an outstanding scholar who has completed a university degree in Catholic Theology and demonstrated excellent qualifications in Canon Law, ideally including a Licentiate in Canon Law. Practical experience in a canon law-related field (e.g., diocesan tribunals, diocesan administration, or ecclesiastical advisory bodies) is an advantage.

In all other respects, the conditions for appointment according to § 47 Landeshochschulgesetz apply.

We especially welcome female applicants for this advertised position.

We request for the following application materials:

Resumé
Certificates and diplomas
Complete list of publications and lectures, listing the five most important publications.
List of current and previously completed projects and third-party funding received
Concept for future research and teaching priorities
Teaching skills portfolio (Please find the template for this under https://intranet.uni-freiburg.
de/public/downloads/saz/lehrkompetenzportfolio-formblatt-en.docx.)

The university supports individuals appointed to professorial positions through a Dual Career Service and a Family Service.

Application

Please send your application including supporting documents mentioned above and the application form citing the reference number 00005085, by 31. August 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:

Herrn
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Spielberg
Universität Freiburg
Lehrstuhl für Pastoraltheologie
Platz der Universität 3
D-79085 Freiburg i. Br.

Bernhard.Spielberg@theol.uni-freiburg.de

For further information, please contact Herr Prof. Dr. Bernhard Spielberg on the phone number +49 761 203-2113 or E-Mail bernhard.spielberg@theol.uni-freiburg.de.
Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Code for Practice for professorial appointments (in German).

Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Candidates are selected in accordance with the provisions of the AGG (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz - German General Equal Treatment Act).
Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
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