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Academic career in Germany
Professor in Germany
Aiming for a professorship in Germany
How does one become a professor in Germany? What are the primary considerations along the way? Our academics.com guide provides tips and information on junior professorships, full professorships and salaries.
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Information on professorships in Germany
HAW (UAS) professorship in Germany
Information on professorships in Germany
Career goal professorship: self-presentation in assessment lectures
Career goal professorship: a successful assessment lecture can be the crucial factor in clinching a professorship. What do´s and don´ts should be observed?
What is a junior professor in Germany?
Junior professors are able to teach and conduct research independently. ▶ Here, we provide information about requirements, responsibilities and salaries.
Professor salaries – what does a professor earn in Germany?
Professors and junior professors in Germany are paid according to the W salary scale, with base pay varying among the states.
Research funding for professors in Germany
There are a number of programs out there for academics who are just becoming established as professors or who rising up the academic research ladder. We provide a snapshot of five potential options.
Applying for a professorship
The documents to be submitted when applying for a professorship differ significantly from those in other professional fields. From the letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and list of publications to the teaching and research plan: What is essential in an application for a professorship and how should it be structured? A guide.
Professor titles in Germany
The title of “professor” is highly sought-after. But who is allowed to use it? And what do abbreviations like apl. Prof. or Prof. h.c. actually mean? An overview.
Professorship appointment process in Germany
In Germany, the best applicants for a professorship are selected via an appointment procedure. ▶ Procedure and duration of the appointment process
Professorship in Germany: Current vacancies
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All vacant professorships
HAW (UAS) professorship in Germany
Teaching and research with a practical focus, an interdisciplinary approach and a high degree of independence: This is what a professorship at a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) offers. Haven't finished your doctorate yet? No problem. Find here information about the requirements you need to fulfil, the opportunities and challenges associated with a professorship at an HAW, and what you can expect to earn. Get more information on the topic page!
HAW professorship – what does that mean?
A professorship at a university of applied sciences involves practice-oriented teaching. What counts as professional experience? What requirements must be fulfilled? And what is expected of HAW professors?
Junior and tandem professorships at HAWs
The job of a professor at a german HAW entails not only practically focused teaching, but also practice-oriented research. In some German states, it is possible to accumulate professional experience or finish a Ph.D. dissertation while also teaching university classes. Read on to learn more.
Successfully applying for an HAW professorship
Applying for a professorship at a university of applied sciences in Germany – what you should be aware of when it comes to the cover letter, curriculum vitae and selection process.
HAW professorship in Germany
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