Professorship in Dutch Literature (W2) (f/m/x) - Köln

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Professorship in Dutch Literature (W2) (f/m/x)

The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. With its six Faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines and its internationally outstanding research profile areas, it enjoys an excellent reputation for its academic achievements and high standards of undergraduate and graduate education.

As one of the largest teaching and research institutions in the humanities in Europe, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Cologne University offers a wide range of subjects and a diverse international research profile with renowned institutions, special research centres and graduate schools.

YOUR TASKS

The future holder of the position should broadly represent the field of Dutch-language literature in research and teaching, with a focus on modern/contemporary Dutch-language literature. The tasks include a wide range of research and publication activities, teaching in all degree programmes offered at the Institute of Dutch Studies and in Comparative Literature, as well as supporting young researchers. Finally, participation in public relations initiatives in Dutch Studies and in interdisciplinary research activities of the faculty is expected, as well as participation in the Institute’s service tasks, in particular the further development of the degree programmes in Dutch Studies.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a dynamic personality with an outstanding track record in the field of modern/contemporary Dutch-language literature who is able to cover the entire spectrum of the field in research and teaching.

The research profile of the successful candidate should focus on modern/contemporary Dutch-language literature and be supported by an excellent dissertation and additional academic publications in accordance with Section 36 (4) of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW).

Substantial experience with and outstanding achievements in academic teaching in Dutch-language literature and cultural studies are required. The future holder of the position is expected to extend his*her teaching beyond his*her own field of research.

Experience in acquiring third-party funding and participation in international networks is desirable.

OUR OFFER

The University of Cologne provides a stimulating academic environment with a wide range of career development opportunities as well as support services for dual career couples and family-friendly working conditions.

The position is available at the earliest possible date. The recruitment requirements of § 36 of the NRW Higher Education Act apply. As a rule, the teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week.
Applicants without German language proficiency are expected to acquire the necessary German language skills within two years of their appointment.

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Please submit your application (without a photo) via the University of Cologne’s Academic Job Portal (https://professor-ships.uni-koeln.de) by 8 January 2027. Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Please enclose the following documents with your application: Curriculum vitae, list of publications and courses, overview of research interests, results of teaching evaluations, certificates of academic examinations and awards, information on previous third-party funding.