W 3 Professor for "Methods of Empirical Social Research" - in the Department of Sociology Faculty of Social Sciences

The applicant should be highly qualified in empirical sociological research and methodologies with broad experience in quantitative and qualitative methods. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong publication record and success in securing external funding.

The Professor will be expected to teach BA and MA degree programs in the Faculty (Sociology and Political Science) as well as teacher training courses in Education and Social Sciences. The Professor is also expected to assume a leadership position in the Competence Center for Empirical Research Methods at the University of Kassel. The professor will also collaborate with INCHER (International Centre for Higher Education Research), an interdisciplinary research unit at the University of Kassel. Successful candidates are expected to work closely and guide young scientists with a particular emphasis on training in structured Ph.D. programs. Participation in academic self-governance is obligatory.

Recruitment conditions and performance requirements according to §§ 61, 62 of the Hessisches Hochschulgesetz (Higher Education Act of the State of Hesse) apply. This position is available for an unlimited period.

For further questions please contact Prof. Dr. Georg Krücken (Tel.:0561/804-7246, e-mail: kruecken[at]incher.uni-kassel[dot]de) available.

The University of Kassel is highly interested in its employees' professional satisfaction. Therefore its Dual Career Service and its Family Welcome Service aim to promote the balance between partnerships, families and professional development. Among the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to considerably increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Therefore, applications from women are especially desired. Applicants with disabilities, who are equally qualified and suitable, will receive preference. Applications can be sent, with reference number, in electronic form to the President of the Universität Kassel, 34109 Kassel or to bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de. In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.