Professor (W1, tenure-track) of Performance Research

vor 1 Monat


Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Vollzeit
Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the position of

Professor (W1, tenure-track) of Performance Research

in the Institute of Theatre, Film and Media Studies at the Faculty of Modern Languages. This civil servant or public employee position will start 1 April 2025.

This is a tenure-track position for an initial six-year term.

If tenure is approved at the end of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rank of Full Professor (W2) will be granted.

This position is open to individuals in the early stages of their academic career.

The post holder is expected to represent the subject of performance studies and theatre research in research and teaching.

Applicants should have in-depth knowledge of contemporary aesthetic practice in theatre and performance art, its working methods, forms and genealogies; and they should have a proven interest in theatre theory, dramaturgy and comparative as well as postcolonial or decolonial issues.

Specialisation in one or more of the following fields of research is required:
Comparative Dramaturgy, Gender Studies, Dance and choreography and Media Cultural Studies.


In addition to teaching in German and/or English, you will be expected to engage in academic self-administration and collaborative research projects and to develop your own teaching and research initiatives within and beyond existing networks.

Prerequisites for employment include a completed doctorate in Theater Studies or in disciplines relevant to the announcement with a recognizable connection to Theater Studies.


The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67, 68, and 70 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz).

Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented.


To apply, please submit a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities as well as transcripts and a selection of recent course evaluations online at by
15 May 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr.

Rembert Hüser at Further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection:
www.professorship-


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