Academic staff member

Your tasks:

• design and implementation of courses on your own initiative (under supervision if necessary) to the extent of an average of 3 SWS per semester
• participation in university self-administration and support for the work of the Chair of Modern Church History
• organization of the chair's society (4 times a year) together with the chair holder
• contributing your own research topics and independent research in the subject area 
• Active and independent participation in academic events (workshops, symposia, conferences)
• Our department is committed to qualified teaching that is didactically and content-wise tailored to the needs and wishes of the students. This also includes cooperation with other faculties in Mainz or in the region (Landau, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, etc.).

Your profile:

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.

• You have a successfully completed good to very good scientific university degree in Protestant Theology (Master, Magister, “Staatsexamen” or equivalent) and - in the case of a habilitation project - a good or very good doctorate (s.c.l., m.c.l.) in Protestant Theology.
• You would like to do your thesis (PhD) or habilitation in the field of church history with a focus on early modern or modern times.
• You are interested in current research discussions and have methodological knowledge for your qualification project in early modern church history or contemporary church history
• If possible, you should bring your own idea for a research project or a project already in progress in the professorship's focus area.
• You have a very good knowledge of German and English.

What we have to offer:

• Collaboration in a friendly, knowledgeable and well-connected academic team with a research focus on the history of the Reformation, church history around 1700 (Pietism) and the 20th century. You are welcome to bring in your own concerns, topics and projects and - if you like - develop them together with us
• We will make it easier for you to start working with us by providing support (if requested) and a wide range of training programmes
• We are an experienced team with international and interdisciplinary contacts and research projects in which you can participate according to your wishes and interests.
• Interdisciplinary work opportunities at a large and broadly based German university in the humanities
• Job ticket for the entire Rhine-Main region
• Extensive personnel development programmes
• flexible working arrangements

The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and to be filled 01.04.2025. The position is for a fixed term until 30.03.2027.

The position serves the purpose of academic quali-fication (doctorate/habilitation). Qualification in the research fields of the chair (Reformation history, Pietism research, contemporary church history) is welcome, but not a prerequisite.

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.

Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [cover letter, CV, relevant (work) certificates (with German recognition if applicable)] by 26.01.2025, preferably via the „Apply now“ button.

For questions and further information please contact Birgit Preller by phone 06131/39-27446 or e-mail: bpreller@uni-mainz.de.

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