Assistant professor (W1) of Education Sciences and Psychology

The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Tübingen invites applications for the position of

Assistant professor (W1) of Education Sciences and Psychology 

at the Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology to commence as soon as possible. 

The position is initially limited to four years, with the possibility of extension by a further two years after a positive interim evaluation. 

The Assistant Professor is intended to strengthen the educational effectiveness research hub. Possible areas of focus include educational assessment, school performance studies, and the evaluation of reforms/interventions in the field of education. Close networking with the institute's other research hubs (talent development, digital education, teaching quality, self-regulation, randomized field trials) is expected, as well as an active contribution to creating a modern vision of research on education and its implementation at the institute. In addition, close interdisciplinary cooperation with the members of the LEAD Graduate School & Research Network and the Tübingen Center for Digital Education at the University of Tübingen and the establishment and maintenance of international cooperation are expressly desired. 

The professorship will be involved in the following study programs: Bachelor and Master of Education Sciences and Psychology, Bachelor of Education and Social Work/Adult Education, and training of students in teaching-degree programs (Lehramt). In addition, the chosen candidate will be closely involved in training doctoral candidates affiliated with the institute and/or the LEAD Graduate School & Research Network. 

The position has a teaching load of four hours per week prior to interim evaluation and six hours thereafter. 

Required qualifications include a very good doctorate in a suitable field (psychology, education science, or a related discipline), pertinent, very well-published scientific contributions, successful acquisition of third-party funding if possible, as well as teaching experience. The appointment prerequisites of § 51 LHG apply. 

In the course of the contract, the W1 professor is expected to attain the research and teaching achievements that will qualify him or her for an appointment as a tenured professor at any university or equivalent institution (Habilitation). 

Those who have completed a habilitation will be excluded. 

Detailed information on the criteria for the interim and final evaluations may be found in our guidelines for review under the following link: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/134275#c2178186 

The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Female academics, in particular, are explicitly invited to apply, as are applicants from outside Germany. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference. 

General information on professorships, hiring processes, and the German academic system may be found here: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/213700 

Applications must be submitted via the application portal of the University of Tübingen https://berufungen.uni-tuebingen.de by 14 January 2025. 

Formal inquiries can be directed to Ms. Claudia Christ (dekanat@wiso.uni-tuebingen.de) and inquiries relating to the content of the professorship to the Dean (dekan@wiso.uni-tuebingen.de).