Full Professor of German Linguistics

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Languages & Literatures at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a

at salary grade W3 to commence on or after 01.10.2027. This is a permanent civil service position.

The scholar to be appointed will represent the entire spectrum of German linguistics in teaching and research. Nationally and internationally visible publications and experience in competitively acquiring third-party funding are prerequisites for appointment. Thematic and methodological profiles should be compatible with the scientific focus of German studies at the University of Bayreuth. A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration is expected.

The successful candidate will further develop German studies in its diverse networks in teaching and research at the University of Bayreuth and will be involved in cooperative research projects. The professorship plays a key role in the German studies bachelor's, master's, and teacher training programmes. 

Applicants must have a broad record of research and teaching in the field of German linguistics, including relevant research and publication activities and teaching experience (including in teacher training programmes). Several research priorities are expected, including a research focus on contemporary language based on empirical methods. A proven interest in language in use (applied linguistics, conversation research, multilingualism research, etc.) and language history is desirable. Experience in academic self-governance would be an asset.

In addition to the general legal requirements, prerequisites for this position are a university degree, a doctoral degree, proven excellence in teaching, and a post-doctoral qualification to teach at a professorial level (Habilitation). Alternatively, evidence of equivalent scholarly achievement, for example as a junior professor or in a non-university environment, will also be considered. Only applicants who are 51 years of age or younger can be hired as civil servants. Exceptions will only be made if there are urgent reasons for doing so (Art. 60 para 3 BayHIG).

The University of Bayreuth views the diversity of its staff as an asset and is expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and any persons who can help make the research and teaching profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are highly welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the best practice club Family at University, and it offers “dual career support” for career-oriented partners of highly qualified employees. In addition, an extended audit conducted by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) returned a favourable review for the University of Bayreuth’s commitment to internationalization. All qualifications being equal, applicants with disabilities will be given priority.

Applications (CV including a list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Languages & Literatures, Prof. Dr. Gesine Lenore Schiewer and submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 12.04.2026. 

Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at dekanat.split@uni-bayreuth.de. Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.