Full Professor of Modern German Literature

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 modern German literature in teaching and research, with a focus on literature from 1770 to the present day. Nationally and internationally visible publications and experience in the competitive acquisition of third-party funding are prerequisites for appointment. Thematic and methodological, the profile should be compatible with the scientific focus of German studies at Bayreuth. A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation is expected.

The postholder 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 professor will play a key role in the German studies bachelor's, master's, and teacher training programmes.

Applicants must have a proven record in the field of modern German literature through relevant research and publication activities and broad teaching experience (including in teacher training programmes). Your research profile must demonstrate several historical and theoretical-methodological focal points, thus documenting a broad interest in literary studies issues.

A proven research interest in contemporary literature, the relationships between literature and media, theatre, and music, as well as digital humanities 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.