University of Cologne, Cultural and Social Anthropology
Full Professor (W2/W3), Urban Anthropology and Mobility
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Germany |
Position: | Full Professor |
The Institute for Anthropology of the University of Cologne (Germany) invites applications for a Full Professor (W2/W3) with a focus on Urban Anthropology and Mobility.
Areas of research should cover a special expertise in “urban-induced transitions in the Global South”. Applicants are also expected to teach courses in the Anthropology and in the MA programme on Culture and Environment in Africa.
All applicants are required to have a PhD in Social / Cultural Anthropology.Salaries are based on the German W-scheme, with additional benefits equivalent to international salary standards, contingent on academic achievements and teaching experience. Teaching obligations are negotiable. Candidates are expected to acquire German language skills within the first two years of appointment by the University of Cologne.
The position was created as a result of the University's successful application in the excellence initiative of the German government, and will be integrated into the University’s key profile area “Social, Cultural and Economic Transitions in the Global South“”.
The University of Cologne is one of Germany’s largest universities. The Faculties offer B.A., M.A. and doctoral degrees. Courses are taught either in English or German.The University of Cologne is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German disability laws. Women and persons with disabilities are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.
Please submit your electronic application including the typical materials (vita, list of publications and teaching experiences, diplomas) until November 15th 2012 to:
The Dean
Philosophischen Fakultät der Universität zu Köln
Frau Prof. Dr. Katharina Niemeyer
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Köln/Cologne
Germany
Contact: |
For further information please contact: michael.bollig@uni-koeln.de |
Website: | http://www.stellenwerk-koeln.de/uploads/tx_exinitswkjobs/W2_3_Ethnologie.pdf |
Primary Category: | Anthropology |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities |
Posting Date: | 10/03/2012 |
Closing Date | 11/22/2012 |