The University of Greifswald’s Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is seeking candidates for the position of
Professor (W3) of Biology Didactics
for earliest possible appointment, subject to budgetary regulations. We are looking for an individual with extensive research and teaching experience in biology didactics, who has a proven track record as documented by relevant publications and practical school experience, and who is characterised by a high level of commitment to teaching. The future holder of the position will be responsible for the new teacher-training degree course in Biology (lower and upper secondary education levels) and will be responsible for planning and organising its content, establishment and continuous further development.
We expect the successful candidate to be willing and able to acquire externally research funding, supervise doctorates, participate in cross-disciplinary collaboration and in academic self-governance committees. The University of Greifswald supports and demands family-friendly leadership.
Applicants must fulfil the requirements for a university professor according to § 58(1) of the Landeshochschulgesetz – LHG M-V (State Higher Education Act): a university degree, teaching aptitude and a high level of scientific research, which is generally documented by an outstanding doctoral degree. Further academic achievements are expected. § 58(2) LHG M-V stipulates that these are usually proven by a junior professorship, habilitation or equivalent. Applicants who have passed the Zweite Staatsprüfung (Second State Examination) or have gained an equivalent qualification and have at least three years of teaching experience at schools will be considered with preference.
In accordance with § 61 LHG M-V, the appointed professor will be assigned the status of a civil servant (Beamtenverhältnis) with unlimited tenure; alternatively, if the applicant is not permanently available: limited tenure as a civil servant or public service employee. As a general rule, permanent tenure as a civil servant (Beamtenverhältnis auf Lebenszeit) can only be awarded for the first time to persons who have not yet ended their 50th year of life when they enter employment.
This vacancy is open to all applicants, irrespective of gender. The University would like to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are underrepresented and thus applications from women are particularly welcome and will be treated with priority if they have the same qualifications and as long as there are no clear reasons which make a fellow applicant more suitable. Women are specifically encouraged to apply for the position. Severely disabled applicants with the same professional and personal qualifications will be considered with preference.
Unfortunately, application costs will not be reimbursed by the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
For more information please contact Prof. Dr. Ulrike Garscha, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Applications with all usual documents (Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing the academic career, list of scholarly publications and courses taught, academic certificates, proof of teaching experience, details of externally raised funds, information on teaching concept and future research topics in Greifswald, details of previous participation in academic self-governance committees) must be sent via email (one PDF file) by the 7th March 2025, addressed to:
Universität Greifswald
Dekan der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät
Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße 15a
17489 Greifswald
Tel. + 49 (0) 3834 420 4000
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