Full Professorship (W3) for "Sachunterricht und seine Didaktik in der Primarstufe" / "General studies in primary education and its didactics"

The applicant should be able to fully cover the subject of general studies in primary education (Sachunterricht) and its didactics both in teaching and in one of the two content-related master's specializations, preferably the area of natural sciences. A correspondingly relevant research profile with appropriate publication activity is required. Preferably, this should be in the area of science-, geography-, and/or technology-related didactics in the field of primary education. Proven expertise in teaching-learning research related to subject matter is desirable.

Proven expertise in teaching and learning research related to general studies in primary education is desirable. A willingness to participate in the teacher training structures of Humboldt University at the institutional level (especially the Professional School of Education and the Commission for the Administration of the Degree Programme) is required, as is participation in the content and research design of the subject and degree programme (e.g. within the framework of Humboldt ProMINT). The same applies to a willingness to participate in academic self-administration.

Applicants must meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in accordance with § 100 of the “Berliner Hochschulgesetz” and here in particular also those of § 100 (3) (three years of school experience or comparable practical experience).

HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Researchers from abroad are welcome to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply.
Please send your application (including a publication list, a complete list of taught courses, information on both past and current research projects, a 2-page synopsis of the research profile) as well as a statement (max. 1 page) on previous and future contributions to equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the ability to work in culturally diverse groups until January 30,2026, and quoting the reference number PR/020/25 to: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Claudia Becker, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form via e-mail in one single pdf file to: berufungen.ksbf@hu-berlin.de. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

Applications should include a
(1) a cover letter,
(2) a CV,
(3) a complete list of taught courses,
(4) information on both past and current research projects and a 2-page synopsis of the research profile,
(5) a publication list,
(6) a statement (max. 1 page) identifying previous and future contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, and the candidate’s ability to work in culturally diverse groups.

For questions regarding this position please contact: berufungen.ksbf@hu-berlin.de.

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