The Faculty
of Economics and Social Sciences and the Heidelberg Center for American Studies
at Heidelberg University invite applications
for a Full professorship (W3)
in "American Studies" (f/m/d) with an expected start date of April 1, 2028.
We are
looking for
excellent candidates from the social sciences (in particular,
sociology, political science, economics/economic history, or media studies)
with a strong focus on the United States.
Your
responsibilities:
The core
responsibilities of the professorship in
research and teaching are at the
Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA). The HCA is a central academic
institution of Heidelberg
University and brings together expertise on the US
from various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Applicants
should also
demonstrate the ability and willingness to serve as director of the
HCA.
Your
qualifications:
The
appointment
requires a university degree, a qualified doctorate, pedagogical
aptitude which is usually proven by teaching experience, and (in accordance
with Article 47, paragraph 2 of the Higher Education Law of the state of Baden-Württemberg)
a habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior
professorship or equivalent
qualifications.
We are
looking for candidates who have an outstanding and internationally visible
track
record of working within the interdisciplinary context of American
Studies and who are well connected in this field. Experience in
collaborative
research projects and in acquiring third-party funding is required.
What we
offer:
The post in
question
is a leading professorship. Its holder will be expected to maintain
and enhance the international research profile of the HCA. The
financial/staff/equipment resources associated with the post are geared to its
special significance for Heidelberg University.
If
you have
any questions about the job posting, please contact Prof. Dr. Ulrike Gerhard ([contact details available in the full listing]) and/or
Prof. Dr. Jan Stievermann ([contact details available in the full listing]).
Please
submit your application (CV,
including a list of publications, a list of
courses taught, a state of research interests and objectives, list of
third-party funding,
copies of certificates and transcripts) as one single pdf
file to the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Heidelberg
University, Prof. Timo Goeschl, Ph. D. ([contact details available in the full listing]) no later
than
October 30, 2026.
In the list
of publications, please highlight five titles you consider as most
representative of your work.
Additional documentation, including copies of
publications, will be requested from selected candidates, and should not be
submitted with the
application.
Heidelberg University
stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are
especially invited to
apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given
preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and
the
collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.
