Closing Date: 27 November 2009
The Faculty of History and Arts of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) invites applications for a Full Professorship (W 3) in Early Modern History (chair) commencing as soon as possible. The successful candidate is expected to represent the entire field of early modern history (1500 – 1800) in research and teaching at the university. The candidate should have a special interest in either German, European or the history of the non-European world. He/she will have a proven track record in developing and funding research projects.
Prerequisites for this position are a university degree, a doctoral degree, teaching skills at university level and a post-doctoral degree (Habilitation) or equivalent qualification that may have been gained outside the university or may consist in a junior professorship. A working knowledge of German is essential. Candidates for this position should be aged 52 or under at the time of appointment. Exceptions thereto may be considered in the case of outstanding candidates.
The LMU is an equal opportunity employer and aims to increase the number of female faculty members. Therefore, applications from female candidates are explicitly encouraged. Disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference. The LMU supports dual career couples.
Please submit your application comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates as well as a list of publications to: Dekan der Fakultät für Geschichts- und Kunstwissenschaften der Ludwig-Maximilans-Universität München, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539 München, Germany, no later than 27th November 2009.
