Full Professorship, Social Pedagogy (W2/W3)

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Leuphana University of Lüneburg stands for innovation in research and education. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, transdisciplinary cooperation with partners outside academia, and a dynamic development characterize its research profile in the fields of education, culture, management & technology, sustainability, as well as public affairs. Its award-winning study model is organized into the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School, and the Leuphana Professional School.

THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AT LEUPHANA UNIVERSITY LÜNEBURG INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL PROFESSORSHIP:

Social Pedagogy (W2/W3)

For this position, we are seeking a committed researcher with an outstanding research profile in combination with a track record of unique ideas put into action, impacting their field as well as society. You explore social pedagogy, ideally the field of child and youth welfare services, from an empirical perspective which is theoretically well reflected. You are dedicated to empirical research with excellent knowledge in either qualitative methods, quantitative methods, or both. Ideally, you are also experienced in conducting mixed-methods research.

You have a strong commitment to high-quality research as demonstrated by a publication record in national and international high-ranking scientific journals or renowned anthologies. You have successfully acquired third-party funding, ideally funded from well-established research funding organizations (DFG or comparable funding programmes). You are committed to collaborative research with national and international partners demonstrated by your vibrant (international) network.

Your academic work gives evidence of an innovative teaching portfolio in the subject area of the professorship. Additionally, you have experience in the supervision of students (Bachelor, Master), ideally also of PhD students. Furthermore, it is your special concern to get postgraduate students involved in your own research.

You share the idea of the university as an educational community and show recognizable potential for leadership responsibility with regard to the tasks of a professorship; ideally, you have experience in leading research teams/working groups.

The professorial position will be filled in accordance with pay grade W2/W3 (university full professorship). Formal requirements are based on § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG) and include: a university degree in social pedagogy, educational science, sociology, social work, political sciences, or another discipline relevant to the open position; your aptitude for teaching; and your ability to engage in independent academic research as demonstrated by the outstanding quality of your dissertation leading to a doctoral degree relevant to the open position, and additional academic achievements obtained, i.e., in the course of being an assistant professor, during your postdoctoral lecture qualification (German: Habilitation) or other achievements recognized as being equivalent to a postdoctoral qualification.

At Leuphana, you will find an academic community that is open to changes in perspective and cultivates the dialogue among the different disciplines as well as between research and practice. With spirit and initiative, we address the challenges of civil society in the 21st century. Pursuing our idea of liberal education, our students are enabled to think, question, and act upon it. Our professors foster the awareness of gender and diversity aspects in teaching as well as research.

Leuphana University is an equal opportunities employer. The university aims to increase its number of female professors. Qualified women are especially invited to apply.

For further information, please contact the Vice Dean of the School, Prof. Dr. Marcus Pietsch (marcus.pietsch@leuphana.de) or the Head of the Institute of Social Work and Social Pedagogy, Prof. Dr. Lars Alberth (lars.alberth@leuphana.de).

Please submit your application (without submission of an application photo) consisting of the following materials in two separate PDF files: a) motivation letter, CV, full publication list, copies of academic degrees and b) three relevant publications. Please enclose the completed application form as Excel file with your documents. Guidance on the required application materials can be found here.

Applications should be sent preferably by email using the key word “Social Pedagogy” (W2/W3) to beko@leuphana.de or to the President of Leuphana University Lüneburg, Post Box 2440, Lüneburg D-21314 by January 26, 2025. Please be aware that we cannot return application documents sent physically.

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