German as a second and foreign language (W3)

The Position

• Central leading position in the teaching and research field of German as a Second and Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF)
• Excellent linguistic research in the areas of DaZ/DaF, multilingualism, and/or language acquisition, with an additional focus on ​​language-sensitive subject-specific teaching
• Strategic and innovative further development of the aforementioned research areas, including interdisciplinary options
• Strong commitment to acquiring third-party funding and initiating research collaborations
• Significant shaping of the linguistic offerings in the German Department's degree programmes covering the entire spectrum of German linguistics and in particular in the areas of second language acquisition, first language acquisition and multilingualism
• Leading role in the profiling of teaching in the professionalization area (Professionalisierungsbereich) for all teacher training courses with content responsibility for the cross-cutting topic of DaZ/DaF and leading coordination of all subject didactics for the area of language sensitivity in close cooperation with the Leibniz School of Education (LSE)

 

Your Profile

• Outstanding research achievements in DaZ/DaF as well as a further focus in the fields of multilingualism, language acquisition and/or language-sensitive subject teaching
• High-ranking publications in peer-reviewed outlets
• Experience in the successful acquisition of third-party funding in individual procedures and/or the initiation of collaborative projects
• Use of modern quantitative empirical methods (experimental and/or corpus linguistic) in conjunction with current linguistic theorising
• Ability to connect to existing linguistic and interdisciplinary research at the German Department, the Faculty and Leibniz University, and willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation and collaboration with the LSE
• German language skills at first language level and ability to teach courses in English

 

What we can offer you

LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature. In addition, LUH provides numerous opportunities for further education and training as well as many services to support families. The Dual Career Service at LUH is aimed at the partners of newly-appointed professors and provides support with career perspectives in Hannover and the surrounding region. As a central point of contact for international researchers, the Welcome Centre provides information on non-academic queries concerning your stay in Hannover.

Leibniz University Hannover promotes equal opportunities, diversity and a balance between work and family life (Equal Opportunities Office). For this reason, female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. Furthermore, we welcome applications from international researchers. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities (Representative for employees with disabilities). Upon request, part-time employment is possible.

Further Information

Candidates aged 50 or over at the intended time of appointment who do not already have civil servant status in Germany will be employed as regular members of staff.

General duties and employment requirements are specified in § 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). For detailed information on employment requirements, please contact the Appointment Matters department.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Berry Claus (E-Mail: berry.claus@germanistik.uni-hannover.de).

Please submit your documents by 5^th January, 2025 exclusively via the appointment portal of Leibniz University Hannover at: https://berufungen.uni-hannover.de.

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