University Professorship in Philosophy of the Social Sciences and Social Philosophy

The Institute of Philosophy, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany,  invites applications for a University Professorship in Philosophy of the Social Sciences and Social Philosophy (Salary Scale W2 BBesO) to be appointed as of the earliest possible date. Within the newly formed Institute of Philosophy, which is focused on philosophy of science, the professor to be appointed will represent philosophy of the social sciences and social philosophy in a broad sense. This includes teaching obligations as part of the University’s teacher training programme for “Philosophie” and “Werte und Normen” (Gymnasium) and “Philosophy” as a minor subject. An additional focus on philosophy of the humanities is desirable. It is expected that the successful candidate will collaborate across the subject areas in research and teaching and contribute to the successful development and implementation of new degree programmes. As the successful candidate will be responsible for subject didactics, appropriate prior experience is requested. It is expected that the successful candidate will have a proven track record in securing external funding and an appropriate network of contacts internationally.

Inquiries should not be addressed to the sender of this email, but to Prof. Dr. Paul Hoyningen-Huene (hoyningen@ww.uni-hannover.de)!

Part-time employment is possible.

The general tasks, responsibilities and required qualification for employment are specified in the Higher Education Act of Niedersachsen (NHG). Information on specific aspects will be supplied upon request.

As an equal opportunities employer, Leibniz Universität Hannover intends to promote women in the context of statutory requirements. For this reason suitably qualified women are specifically invited to apply.

Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preferential treatment.

Applications from international candidates are highly encouraged.

Leibniz Universität Hannover places great value on an international orientation of teaching and research, with a special emphasis on the intensive supervision and support of students and involvement of the university in the Region Hannover and in Niedersachsen. In order to promote this, the faculty expects the successful candidate to centre his/her life in the Region Hannover.

Applicants 50 years old or older at the date of appointment and who do not hold a civil servant status qualify only for employee status.

Please send your application with the usual documents and papers by 08.03.2012 to the

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover

Dekan der Philosophischen Fakultät

Schloßwender Straße 1

D - 30159 Hannover

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Paul Hoyningen-Huene , Tel. +49 511 762 -5151 , E-mail hoyningen@ww.uni-hannover.de who will be pleased to assist.