Job description

We are looking for a junior researcher (f/m/d) who is interested in the further development of the subject area "Religion and Education" with a focus on pluralistic religious processes and their didactic reflection within and outside schools. A special focus of the advertised position should be the subject area "Religion-related racism, anti-Semitism and education". The post-holder will develop a research project in the field of the didactics of religion from a Study of Religion perspective, preferably with reference to racism and/or anti-Semitism, and will be involved in basic research on didactics in relation to cultural studies and the study of religion. The post-holder will develop a specific teaching and research area on the topic of "Religion-related racism and anti-Semitism in educational contexts".

Initially the appointment is for a fixed-term period of four years (pay group 14 TV-L). The fixed term is in accordance with § 2 para. 1 WissZeitVG (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). Accordingly, only applicants who still have the corresponding number of qualification years in accordance with Section 2 (1) WissZeitVG can be considered. Upon demonstrating outstanding suitability, performance and aptitude and successfully passing an evaluation, the position of Senior Researcher (f/m/d) will be assigned for an indefinite period of time (pay group 15 TV-L). The research and academic teaching responsibilities will be carried out independently within the framework of the Bremen Higher Education Act (§ 24 para. 2). The teaching load is based on the Teaching Obligation and Teaching Record Ordinance (Lehrverpflichtungs- und Lehrnachweisverordnung); it amounts to four hours of teaching in the capacity of Researcher (before permanent appointment) and nine hours of teaching in the capacity of Senior Researcher (after permanent appointment).

The post-holder will represent the field of the Study of Religion with a focus on "Related Didactics / Religion and Education", primarily in the school-based, but also in the non-school-based degree programmes of the Institute (BA, MA).

Requirements

Essential requirements:

• a completed university degree in the subject or a teaching degree and an outstanding, relevant recent doctorate in the Study of Religion or a comparable cognate discipline (e.g. educational science, sociology, political science),
• initial relevant teaching and research experience,
• teaching experience in schools,
• proof of pedagogical aptitude,
•  very good communication skills in German (C1) and English (B2). If existing knowledge of English is not sufficiently advanced, it can be deepened during the first four years

Also desirable:

• the ability to reflect critically on issues of diversity and gender difference in the context of research and teaching,
• the ability to work in a team and an interest in collaborative research and teaching,
• a strong connection to schools,
• experience in university teaching,
• experience in conducting externally funded research

For further information, interested candidates can contact the Director of the Institute for the Study of Religion and Related Didactics (klinkhammerprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de).

General Information

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its founding in 1971. With a broad spectrum of subjects, we combine exceptional performance and innovative potential. As an ambitious research university, we stand for research-based learning approaches and a pronounced interdisciplinary orientation. We actively pursue scientific cooperation in a spirit of global partnership.

Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research, and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are strongly committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice, and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to try new things, in supportive cooperation, in respect and appreciation for each other. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe, and in the world.

The University of Bremen intends to increase the number of women employed in academia and therefore expressly encourages female academics to apply.

Candidates with disabilities will be given priority if they have essentially equal professional and personal qualifications. International applications or applications from scientists with a migration background are very welcome.

Application instructions:

Please do not use folders. The application documents will only be returned on request if you send an envelope with prepaid postage. Otherwise, if your application is unsuccessful, the documents will be kept in accordance with the General Equal Treatment Act after the selection procedure has been completed and then destroyed.

Please send your application with the usual documents by 03.07.2024 stating the reference number to

Universität Bremen
Fachbereich 9 / Kulturwissenschaften
Postfach 330 440

28334 Bremen

or by unencrypted e-mail as a single pdf file to he Dean Prof. Dr. Dagmar Borchers (bewerbungen.fb9protect me ?!vw.uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de)