Professur für „Kultur und Geschichte Chinas im ostasiatischen Kontext - Schwerpunkt Korea“ (w/m/d) - W3 oder W1 mit Tenure Track

www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/forschung/nachwuchsfoerderung/karrierewege-nach-der-promotion/tenure-track-professur-und-juniorprofessur

Für die Berufung auf eine W3-Professur wird darüber hinaus gemäß § 47 Abs. 2 Landeshochschulgesetz die Habilitation, die erfolgreich evaluierte Juniorprofessur oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation vorausgesetzt.

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English version:

The Center for East Asian Studies at Heidelberg University invites applications for a

Professorship in “Culture and History of China in the Context of East Asia - with a focus on Korea” (f/m/d)

Full Professorship (W3) or Tenure Track Professorship (W1 to W3)

to be filled as early as possible.

Candidates are expected to represent the field of Sinology with a focus on modern history and China’s interconnectedness with East Asia—particularly with the states and cultures on the Korean Peninsula.

Research and teaching should center on historically informed examinations of East Asian dynamics, which have been significantly shaped by China. Methodologically, the position requires an empirical foundation and culturally sensitive analysis of source materials in the original languages (Chinese and Korean) regarding Sino-Korean exchange relations.

Successful candidates should possess an international reputation and established networks in the fields of Sinology and/or Korean Studies, evidenced by a strong publication record and a proven track record in securing external funding. In addition, we expect applicants to be willing to participate actively in interdisciplinary collaborative research projects. Applicants will be evaluated according to their career status and in consideration of their individual career paths. This determines whether the position will be filled at salary grade W3 or W1 (junior professorship with a tenure track to W3).

In accordance with Article 51 and 51b Higher Education Act of the state Baden-Württemberg, the appointment to a tenure track professorship (W1) requires a completed degree, an excellent doctorate, and pedagogical aptitude which has generally been proven through teaching experience. If you spent time employed as a research assistant (before or after your doctorate), this employment and the period of your doctoral studies combined should not exceed six years. The Tenure Track Professorship (junior professorship, salary grade W1) will usually be limited to six years and, following a positive tenure evaluation, will be converted to a permanent full professorship (salary grade W3). The provisions of the evaluation statutes for junior professorships apply www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research/support-for-early-career-researchers/career-paths-following-a-doctorate/tenure-track-professors-and-junior-professors.

The appointment to a full professorship (W3) additionally requires a Habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior professorship or equivalent qualifications (Article 47 (2), Higher Education Act).

The application deadline is October 16, 2026. Please send your application—consolidated into a single PDF file—containing your CV, academic background, an outline of current and planned research, a list of publications and teaching experience, and a teaching statement to the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Heidelberg University, Voßstr. 2, Gebäude 37, 69115 Heidelberg, E-mail: Apply Now

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements, the evaluation process and the collection of personal data is available at www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market.