Event details

12. May 2025

Substitution of a professorship for Cultural Studies (W2) - Reference: MK-022V -

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences | Application deadline: 08.06.2025

The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is seeking to fill a 0.5 FTE position in the Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies as of 01.09.2025.

replacement of a professorship for Cultural Studies (W2)
-Keyword: MK-022V -

to be filled until 28.02.2030.

The position includes the representation of the above-mentioned professorship, in particular with the following focal points:

  • Cultural history (Germany, Europe, the world),
  • Interculturality in theory and practice,
  • Culture and society (cultural identity and cultural aspects of society).

in lectures, seminars, exercises, internships and projects as well as in continuing education. The professorship plays a fundamental role in the faculty. Where appropriate, classes / courses related to the area of appointment are to be offered. The teaching units must be secured university-wide.

In addition to teaching duties, the candidate must independently carry out research and development tasks in the area of appointment, actively contribute to the International Affairs of the university and the further development of the subject area and take on tasks in academic self-administration.

The ability and willingness to participate in integrative, practice-oriented and internship-related courses is required, as is the willingness and ability to offer classes / courses in English.

The following knowledge and skills are required

  • A successfully completed university degree in a scientific field related to the above-mentioned subject area,
  • a particular aptitude for scientific work,
  • experience in applied research and knowledge transfer,
  • ideally teaching experience in higher education or further education,
  • When filling the position, particular emphasis is placed on practical experience.

Please refer to the Law on Universities in the Free State of Saxony (Sächsisches Hochschulgesetz - SächsHSG) of May 31, 2023 (SächsGVBl. 2023 No. 12, p. 329).

We expect you to

  • Independent performance of teaching, research and development tasks in the subject area,
  • Collaboration in research priorities and transfer projects of the HSZG,
  • assumption of academic self-administration tasks.

We offer you

  • an interesting and challenging field of activity in a qualified, open-minded and committed team,
  • flexible and family-friendly working hours,
  • personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
  • attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
  • company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
  • the opportunity to use a job ticket.
Further information

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced staff structure and therefore welcomes applications from people of all genders. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has set itself the goal of increasing the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages women to apply.

 

Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application (including cover letter, curriculum vitae, degree and work certificates, presentation of previous scientific work), stating the keyword MK-022V in the subject line, by June 8, 2025 (incoming mail) by e-mail to:

stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents in pdf format only)

For the sake of the environment, we would like to ask you to refrain from postal applications[1] if possible (it is not possible to return application documents). We ask for your understanding that any costs incurred during the selection process cannot be reimbursed. If you have any questions of a technical nature, please contact the Dean of the Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies, Prof. Dr. rer. pol Falk Maiwald (Tel.: 03581/374-3600; e-mail: falk.maiwald@hszg.de). Further information can be found at www.hszg.de.

[1] Postal address: Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Division of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau

Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Falk Maiwald
Prof. Dr. rer. pol.
Falk Maiwald
Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies
02826 Görlitz
Furtstrasse 3
Building G IV, Room 2.15
2nd upper floor
+49 3581 374-4388
M.A.
Heike Kallweit
Human Resources and Legal Division
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.06.1
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3060