Two Alfred Grosser Visiting Professorships – Sciences Po

Two Alfred Grosser Visiting Professorships – Sciences Po

• Institution: Sciences Po

• Academic Unit / Department: Alfred Grosser Chair / Centre Europe, Directorate of International Affairs

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Visiting Professorship, 10 months / two academic semesters

• Academic Rank / Level: Visiting Professor / Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately €4,150–€5,250 gross per month, depending on qualifications and experience

• Location: Paris and/or Nancy, France

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

• Academic Year: 2027–2028

• Number of Positions: 2

📋 Overview of Role

Sciences Po is inviting applications for two Alfred Grosser Visiting Professorships for the 2027–2028 academic year. Established in 1993 and supported by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, the Alfred Grosser Chair promotes excellence in research and academic cooperation between France and Germany in political science, economics, law, contemporary history and sociology.

Each visiting professor will provide 48 hours of teaching, consisting of 24 hours at the Bachelor's level and 24 hours at the Master's level, while conducting research connected to a Sciences Po research institute.

Research activities will generally be based in Paris, while teaching may take place in Paris or Nancy, depending on the selected project and the needs of the relevant campus and Master's programmes.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Deliver at least two courses, totaling 48 hours of teaching.

• Provide 24 hours of Bachelor's-level teaching and 24 hours of Master's-level teaching.

• Teach in French or English; German may also be used on the Nancy campus where applicable.

• Develop and conduct a research project during the Sciences Po residency.

• Participate in research activities with the relevant Sciences Po research institute.

• Promote academic and research cooperation between French and German academic communities.

• Address research themes involving:

  • Political developments

  • Social developments

  • Legal issues

  • Economic developments

  • Contemporary history

  • Cultural developments

• Build research synergies with Sciences Po research centres or disciplinary departments.

• Organise academic events and joint research projects with the Sciences Po research community using the dedicated research budget.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Academic Position: Professorship or permanent research position at a German university or research institution.

• Required Education: Completed doctorate or equivalent university degree.

• Research Qualification: Habilitation or equivalent second major research work.

• Research Experience: Scientific publications in the applicant's field of expertise.

• Teaching Experience: University-level teaching experience.

• Strong research profile relevant to the fields supported by the Alfred Grosser Chair.

• Applications connected to the research priorities of a Sciences Po research centre or faculty are particularly encouraged.

• Language Skills: Good French language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Approximately €4,150–€5,250 gross per month.

• Contract Duration: 10 months / two academic semesters.

• Academic Year: 2027–2028.

• Each visiting professor receives a research and academic events budget of up to €2,500.

• The budget can be used to organise academic events and joint research projects with members of the Sciences Po research community.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Motivation

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Description of Academic Career and Research Work

4. List of Publications

5. Teaching Proposals, including:

   • Proposed courses

   • Teaching methods

   • Indicative bibliography

6. Research Project for the applicant's stay at Sciences Po

7. Invitation Letter from a Sciences Po research centre

8. Campus Preference: Applicants should indicate whether they prefer Paris, Nancy, or are open to both campuses for teaching.

📬 Application Process

• 📧 Application Email: simon.kessler@sciencespo.fr

• 📬 Application Addressed To: Jeremy Perelman, Director of International Affairs

• 📧 Contact / Academic Enquiries: Prof. Dr. Elissa Mailänder — elissa.mailander@sciencespo.fr

• 📧 International Affairs Contact: Simon Kessler — simon.kessler@sciencespo.fr

• 📅 Deadline: November 15, 2026

• Application Method: Submit the complete application dossier by email to Simon Kessler.

• Selection: A commission representing Sciences Po's leadership and academic and research communities will select the two Alfred Grosser Visiting Professors.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: sciencespo.fr