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The Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies invites applications for a Professorship (W2) (6 years/tenure track) of Philosophy, especially History of Philosophy of Modern Age to the Present, commencing as soon as possible.

Applicants should have a track record of originality in teaching and research, with specialization in the history of modern philosophy up to the present day. A focus on the early modern period, classical German philosophy, or philosophy in the 20th century is desirable. The successful candidate, regardless of his or her specialization, will be expected to teach in the general Bachelor- and Master degrees in Philosophy (major and minor) and in the special Master degree in Theoretical Philosophy. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to continue the interdisciplinary cooperation activities connected to this professorship.

LMU Munich seeks to appoint a highly qualified junior academic to this professorship and, therefore, especially encourages early-career scholars to apply. Prerequisites for this position are a university and a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification. With an excellent record in research and teaching to date, prospective candidates will have demonstrated the potential for an outstanding academic career.

The initial appointment will be for six years. After a minimum of three years, it can be converted into a permanent position pending a positive evaluation of the candidate’s performance in research and teaching as well as his or her personal aptitude and if all legal conditions are met.

Under the terms of the “LMU Academic Career Program”, in exceptional cases and subject to outstanding performance in research and teaching, the position may be converted from a W2 into a W3 Full Professorship at a later date.

LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples.

LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female faculty members and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty members. Furthermore, disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference.

Please submit your application comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates as well as a list of publications (scientific publications on request), only in electronic form as a single pdf-file, no larger than 10MB, to the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and the Religious Studies, Ludwig-Maximilians- Universität München using the link below, no later than April 15th, 2023.

https://www.efv.verwaltung.uni-muenchen.de/w2_professur_geschichte_der_philosophie

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