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Professorship (W3-level) in Ancient and Medieval Latin Philology – University of Münster

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Professorship (W3-level) in Ancient and Medieval Latin Philology – University of Münster

  • Institution: University of Münster

  • Academic Unit / Department: Institute of Classical Philology, Faculty of History and Philosophy (FB 08)

  • Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

  • Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenured Professorship

  • Academic Rank / Level: Professorship (W3-level)

  • Salary / Remuneration: W3-level professorial salary; exact amount not specified

  • Location: Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

  • Start Date: 1 October 2027

  • Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Overview of Role

The Institute of Classical Philology at the University of Münster seeks to appoint a Professor (W3) in Ancient and Medieval Latin Philology. The successful candidate will represent the full spectrum of Latin philology in research and teaching, with particular expertise in Ancient Latin Philology and an additional focus on post-antique and Medieval Latin studies.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

  • Represent Latin philology across research and teaching, including Ancient Latin Philology and Medieval Latin Philology.

  • Conduct and publish high-quality research in classical and Latin philology, including areas such as documentary studies, reception history, philological history, and classical-philological methodology.

  • Participate in current and future research partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and international research networks.

  • Teach courses within the university's cross-disciplinary degree programmes.

  • Teach and administer examinations at all academic qualification levels.

  • Supervise doctoral and habilitation projects.

  • Develop and contribute to research projects within research consortia.

  • Pursue and secure third-party research funding.

  • Contribute to the academic administration and wider activities of the Institute of Classical Philology.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

  • Required Education: University degree in Classical Philology and an outstanding doctoral degree in a subject related to the advertised position.

  • Experience & Specializations: Proven expertise in central areas of Ancient Latin Philology, with additional expertise in post-antique and particularly Medieval Latin Philology.

  • Research Record: Strong national and international publication record, including at least two monographs in classical and/or Latin philology.

  • Academic Qualifications: Further outstanding academic achievements through a Juniorprofessur, habilitation, academic staff position at a university/research institute, or equivalent research experience in Germany or abroad.

  • Teaching: Demonstrated pedagogical aptitude for university teaching.

  • Research Collaboration: Experience with interdisciplinary and international partnerships and research consortia is desirable.

  • Funding: Prior experience securing competitive third-party funding is desirable.

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Academic salary level: W3 professorial classification.

  • The announcement does not specify an exact gross salary amount.

  • Tenured professorship at the University of Münster.

  • Family-friendly working conditions.

  • Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  2. Academic certificates and qualifications

  3. List of publications

  4. List of previously taught courses

  5. Future research plan – 2 pages

  6. Future teaching plan – 2 pages

  7. Submit all documents electronically in a single PDF file

Application Process

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