Professorship (W3) for Latin Philology of Antiquity and the Middle Ages – University of Münster

University Professorship (W3) for Latin Philology of Antiquity and the Middle Ages – University of Münster

• Institution: University of Münster

• Academic Unit / Department: Institute for Classical Philology, Department 8 – History/Philosophy

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Professorship

• Academic Rank / Level: University Professorship (W3)

• Salary / Remuneration: W3 professorial salary; specific amount not stated

• Location: Münster, Germany

• Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

📋 Overview of Role

The University of Münster is seeking a University Professor (W3) for Latin Philology of Antiquity and the Middle Ages at the Institute for Classical Philology. The successful candidate will represent Latin Philology in its full breadth in research and teaching, with established expertise in Ancient Latin Philology and a particular focus on Post-Classical and Medieval Latin Philology. The position is scheduled to begin on 1 October 2027.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Represent Latin Philology of Antiquity and the Middle Ages comprehensively in research and teaching.

• Conduct research in key areas of Ancient Latin Philology and Medieval Latin Philology.

• Contribute to areas such as the history of textual transmission, reception, philology, and classical philological methodology.

• Collaborate with other philological disciplines and related period-specific fields.

• Participate in existing and future interdisciplinary and international research collaborations.

• Teach and conduct examinations across all levels of academic training.

• Supervise doctoral and postdoctoral research projects.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary degree programs.

• Acquire third-party research funding and support the development of collaborative research projects.

• Contribute to the academic community through interdisciplinary and international cooperation.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Completed university degree in Classical Philology.

• Doctoral Qualification: Outstanding doctorate in a relevant field demonstrating exceptional aptitude for scholarly work.

• Academic Qualifications: Excellent additional scholarly achievements demonstrated through a junior professorship, habilitation, comparable qualification, research associate position, or equivalent scholarly work in academia, industry, public administration, or another sector.

• Experience & Specializations: Proven research expertise in important areas of Ancient Latin Philology, with an expected focus on Post-Classical and Medieval Latin Philology.

• Publication Record: Nationally and internationally recognized publication record, including two monographs in Classical or Latin Philology.

• Additional Expertise: Expertise in textual transmission, reception, philology, classical philological methodology, or collaboration with related philologies and historical disciplines is desirable.

• Teaching: Demonstrated pedagogical aptitude and willingness to teach across academic levels.

• Research Funding: Experience acquiring third-party funding is desirable.

• Collaboration: Experience in interdisciplinary and international cooperation and the development of collaborative research projects is desirable.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Academic Rank: W3 University Professorship.

• Salary: W3 professorial remuneration; the specific amount is not stated in the vacancy notice.

• Family-friendly working conditions.

• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.

• Women are expressly encouraged to apply and may receive preferential consideration in cases of equal suitability, qualifications, and professional performance, subject to applicable conditions.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Academic certificates and degree documentation

3. List of publications

4. List of courses taught to date

5. Outline of future research plans — maximum 2 pages

6. Outline of future teaching plans — maximum 2 pages

7. Application submitted as a single PDF file

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://stellen.uni-muenster.de/jobposting/42ba9c220c5367072beb89760db44a9d48f229510?ref=homepage

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Prof. Dr. Bettina Krems — fb8dk@uni-muenster.de

• 📅 Deadline: 30 September 2026

• Application Recipient: Dean of Department 8 – History/Philosophy, University of Münster, Prof. Dr. Bettina Krems

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