Professorship (W2) of Philosophy Education

The future holder of the professorship is expected to have an independent research profile in philosophy with a clear focus on philosophy education. In addition, we welcome further systematic or historical specializations that complement the subject profile in a meaningful way. In teaching, the candidate is expected to design and coordinate a new study program for the subject of philosophy/ethics and to further develop the existing minor subject. Participation in the bachelor's and master's programs in philosophy (major and minor) is desirable.

Prerequisites for this position are a university degree, a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification, teaching skills at university level, excellent academic achievements as well as a productive and promising research program. In addition to a high level of qualification in philosophy, the successful applicant should have acquired the qualification for a teaching post in the respective subject and should be able to provide evidence of at least three years' experience at a school or comparable educational institution.

In the case of appointment as a civil servant, the age of 52 must not be reached at the time of appointment. Exceptions may be made in urgent cases.
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.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please submit your application comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates as well as a list of publications together with main scientific publications (up to three), only in electronic form as a single pdf-file, not bigger as 10MB, to the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and the Study of Religion, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München using the following Link https://www.efv.verwaltung.uni-muenchen.de/w2_professur_didaktik_philosophie no later than November, 15th, 2025.