University Professorship (m/f/d) in Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law

 

We strive for universality, diversity and interdisciplinarity. With more than 28,000 students, three Clusters of Excellence, 5,000 members of staff, over 150 institutes and an outstanding infrastructure, Leibniz University Hannover offers an innovative environment for top-level education and research in a comprehensive range of subjects.

The Faculty of Law invites applications for the following position of Salary Scale W3 NBesO starting at the earliest possible date: University Professorship (m/f/d) in Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law

The Position

• Research and teaching in the field of Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law
• The position is part of the Institute for German and European Commercial Law

Your Profile

• a scholarly track record in Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law
• ability to teach compulsory subjects and specialised areas of German law (with regard to the state examination) as well as other programmes of the Faculty of Law
• Willingness to acquire and collaborate on third-party funded projects
• good command of German and English is a prerequisite

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, service and help on non-academic queries for you and your family concerning your stay in Hannover (e.g. official administrative procedures).

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.

Please send your application to the dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Dr. Jan Eichelberger, and submit your documents by 30th September 2024 exclusively via the appointment portal of Leibniz University Hannover at:

https://berufungen.uni-hannover.de