Professorship of Early Childhood Education

For around 15 years, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences in the Lower Rhine region of Germany has provided an innovative, interdisciplinary and international education to young minds from around the world. We offer a total of 37 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in four multidisciplinary faculties: Technology and Bionics, Life Sciences, Society and Economics, and Communication and Environment. International collaboration is a strength of ours, seen and felt in our network of over 90 partner universities in 38 countries. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is not only connected to the larger world, but also deeply rooted in its Dutch-German EUREGIO home as well.

We are currently seeking a qualified expert in the Faculty of Society and Economics in Kleve to support our academic mission in the following capacity:

Professorship of Early Childhood Education

Salary grade “W2” according to LBesG NRW | 03/F3/24

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the field of early childhood education in research and teaching in the Faculty of Society and Economics
• Teach curriculum content in undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in research and teaching
• Actively contribute to the continued international development of the Faculty of Society and Economics
• Teach introductory courses as well as elective courses in German and English on subject areas in and adjacent to early childhood education
• Actively engage in academic self-administration
• Actively contribute to re-accreditation processes
• Actively contribute to the continued development of postgraduate degree programmes

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A completed degree in early childhood education, education science or social pedagogy, as well as a relevant PhD or comparable degree
• Proven expertise in the areas of children’s rights, participation, child protection and children’s studies at both national and international levels
• Practical work experience at organisations in education or research with a focus on pedagogy
• Research expertise demonstrated by relevant publications, lectures, presentations and projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English (C1 level according to CEFR)
• Openness, enthusiasm and the ability to work well in a team

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Diverse, international and interdisciplinary work environment | flat hierarchies | family-friendly policies | exciting responsibilities | communication and exchanges at eye level | a rewarding job | a culture of mutual aid among colleagues | dynamic community | opportunities for personal development | responsibility and creative freedom | the opportunity to help shape the future of our academic culture

General requirements for the appointment of new professors are derived from § 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz NRW). The following qualifications are therefore mandatory for all applicants to this position:

• A PhD in hand from a research university in a relevant field
• Excellent academic and research skills, usually demonstrated by the quality of a doctoral dissertation
• At least five years of relevant career experience in the applied use or development of research findings and methodology; at least three of these years must have been outside of higher education

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences supports the professional development of women. Qualified women are expressly encouraged to apply. For positions in employee groups where women are underrepresented, in the event of equal suitability, aptitude and professional experience among applicants, women will be given preferential consideration over men, provided there are no compelling grounds for the hiring of a specific male applicant.

In the event of equal suitability, preferential consideration will also be given to suitable applicants with a severe disability or those recognised as such by virtue of § 2 (3), Volume IX of the German Social Security Code (SGB).

An appointment to this position under German private law is also possible.

Please submit your application through the following link: https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/vacancies and add the usual application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, diplomas, relevant certificates, proof of activities in business and/or teaching (pedagogical suitability), if applicable, proof of severe disability) in a single PDF file.

Should you require further information about the duties, responsibilities or requirements of this position, please contact the head of the appeals board, Mr Prof. Dr. Klapdor (E-Mail: Ralf.Klapdor@hochschule-rhein-waal.de).

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION BY NO LATER THAN 10.05.2024

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms Jäger at +49(0)2821 80673-654.

In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com