Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Faculty of History and Arts

Full Professorship (W3) of Russian/Asian Studies

As one of Europe’s leading research universities, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its more than 500-year-long tradition, it offers a broad spectrum that covers all areas of knowledge within its 18 Faculties, ranging from the humanities, law, economics and social sciences, to medicine and the natural sciences.

The Faculty of History and Arts invites applications for a

Full Professorship (W3) of Russian/Asian Studies

commencing on 01 October 2013.

The position at professor rank covers broad regional expertise in Russian history as well as a sub-region of Asia in research and teaching. Applicants should have contributed excellent research to the historical analysis of processes of transfer and/or to comparative history in the fields of Russian and Asian studies. Furthermore the successful candidate is expected to participate in the newly established “Graduate School for Eastern and Southeastern European Area Studies” (http://areastudies-osteuropa.de).

Prerequisites for this position are a university and a doctoral degree, teaching skills at university level, excellent academic achievements and a productive and promising research program.

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 to the Dean of the Faculty of History and Arts, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, D-80539Munich, Germany, no later than April 19, 2013 (date of receipt).