W1 Junior Professorship for Political

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Universität Trier, Dekanat FB III

z. H. Prof. Dr. Uwe Jun

54286 Trier

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Prof. Dr. Uwe Jun

University Trier engages in socially relevant research and teaching at the cutting edge, with a strong

focus on digitalisation, interdisciplinarity and diversity. The focus of this research is on the relationship

between individuals and the social, legal, economic and environmental contexts in which they live.

University Trier currently employs approximately 11,000 students and 2,000 staff, making it one of the

largest employers in the European border region of Trier. The university's location on a verdant campus,

its dynamic academic environment, and its open-minded approach to work culture provide numerous

opportunities to achieve meaningful outcomes.

The following position is to be filled in the Department of Political Science at University Trier as of 1 April

2025 as a temporary civil servant:
W1 Junior Professorship for Political Science/

Specialising in Empirical Democracy Research

(with tenure track according to W 3) (LBesG) (M/F/d)

Should the requisite qualifications for a tenured position not be met, the position may be filled on a

salaried basis. The appointee will represent the area of research and teaching specified in the dedication.

This junior professorship is intended for early-career academics who have demonstrated exceptional

potential for a future career in academia.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate their outstanding research potential through their dissertation

and initial academic publications. A specialisation in empirical democracy research, with a focus on the

concepts and phenomena of democratic development in the present, is required. Furthermore,

applicants must demonstrate a research specialisation in the field of the "Political System of the Federal

Republic of Germany". A specialisation in party research should be evident. Furthermore, a specialisation

in political science methods would be an advantage.

In their capacity at the university, the post holder will represent the discipline of political science in the

Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral degree programmes in which the department is involved. In addition,

the post holder will be expected to undertake research, teaching and administrative duties at the Trier

Institute for Democracy and Party Research.

It is expected that the applicant will have teaching experience in political science. A research/activity

profile that demonstrates the ability to collaborate across disciplines, to work on interdisciplinary and

international research projects, and to develop externally funded projects is advantageous.

The duties of the position are outlined in - 48 HochSchG. The eligibility criteria are set out in - 54

In accordance with Sections 54 and 55 of the HochSchG, junior professorships are typically filled for a

is conducted at the earliest after the third year of employment and at the latest before the end of the

fourth year. Following the period of the junior professorship, a permanent transfer of the

aforementioned professorship (grade W3 LBesG) is planned if the post holder has demonstrated the

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z. H. Prof. Dr. Uwe Jun

54286 Trier

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Prof. Dr. Uwe Jun

requisite abilities in accordance with the relevant university regulations (evaluation procedure) and the

general service and personal requirements have been met. This is in accordance with - 50 para. 6

HochSchG.

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and University Trier advocate a supervision concept in which a high

presence of teaching staff at the university location is expected. University Trier is committed to

within the institution. Persons with severe disabilities and those who are in a comparable situation in

accordance with - 2 (3) of the Social Code Book IX will be given preferential consideration if they are

suitable (please enclose proof).

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