Professorship in Modern History – History of Democracy and Dictatorship in the 20th century (W3) (f/m/x) - Köln

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Professorship in Modern History – History of Democracy and Dictatorship in the 20th century (W3) (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.
The Department of History at the University of Cologne, one of the most renowned teaching and research institutions in the field of history in the German-speaking world, presents an outstanding variety of topics in research and teaching.

YOUR TASKS

You are representing the modern history of Germany and Europe. You will conduct research and teach on the his-tory of democracies and dictatorships of the 20th century at an excellent level with a focus on the history of National Socialism. Your tasks will include the training of students in all academic degree programs (teacher training and non-teacher training) at the Department of History and several joint degree courses at Bachelor‘s and Master‘s level. In addition to actively supporting junior scholars, we expect you to conduct examinations, supervise theses, further develop degree programs and be involved in all areas of academic self-administration. Participation in joint research activities of the Department of History and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities as well as the successful acquisition and implementation of third-party funded projects are an integral part of your area of responsibility.

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 as of 01.10.2026. Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW). As a rule, the teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week (i.e., two hours per week is one 90-minute course per semester).

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) (including CV, lists of publications and previously taught courses, teaching quality assessments, academic diplomas, etc.) via the University of Cologne’s Academic Job Portal (https://professorships.uni-koeln.de) by 25.03.2026. Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Please submit five relevant peer-reviewed publications, including your PhD thesis (and ‚Habilitationsschrift‘ if applicable).

Family and other care responsibilities are taken into account positively in the selection decision.