University Professorship in Education in the field of Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

 

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 Institute of Special Education invites applications for the following position of salary scale W2 NBesO to be appointed at the earliest possible date: University Professorship in Education in the field of Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

The Position

The University Professorship is to represent the subject of education in the field of Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in teaching and research.

The holder of this position is involved in the degree programmes “Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Special Needs Education” (polyvalent), “Master of Education (MEd) in Special Needs Education” and “Master (MA) of Special Needs Education and Rehabilitation Sciences”. Courses on subject-specific basics as well as on subject-specific questions of development, assessment, (school-based) support and didactics in the field of Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties must be offered. The research should address theoretical and empirical perspectives on aspects of education focussing Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.

Your Profile

The successful candidate is expected to have a relevant research profile in the context of education in the field of Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. An emphasis in at least one of the following research areas is desirable:

• (Inclusive) school-based and instructional support
• Assessment, prevention, intervention and counselling
• Professions research

In addition, references to extracurricular fields of activity are desired.

A subject-specific, empirical orientation of the holder of the position is expected. The research approach can be either quantitative or qualitative. Experience in acquiring external funding is desired.

An interest in cooperation at the Institute of Special Education and in interdisciplinary research and teaching, especially with the Institute of Psychology and the Institute of Education, is expected. It is expected that selected courses will be taught in English.

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.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Moritz Börnert-Ringleb (Tel.: 0511 762-14068, Email: moritz.boernert-ringleb@ifs.uni-hannover.de).