Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Abteilung Haushalt und Personal

Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Philosophy

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Philosophy, invites applications for a

Junior Professorship for “Knowledge, Language, Mind” (W1 with Tenure Track W2) 

from October 1^st, 2026.

The holder of the position should combine the areas of epistemology, philosophy of language and philosophy of mind in research and teaching, and should be recognized through previous work in at least one of these areas. An outstanding dissertation in philosophy, an excellent record - relative to the candidate's career stage - of internationally recognized publications and strong teaching skills are expected. Teaching is required in all the courses of study offered by the department, and also in the Master's Program "Mind and Brain". The research and teaching statements, which are part of the application, should show a clear connection with "Mind and Brain" by identifying links between philosophy, linguistics, cognitive science and/or psychology.

 This position is a tenure-track position. No later than 15 months before the end of the tenure-track professorship, an evaluation procedure is initiated with the aim of determining whether the performance requirements for a lifetime appointment have been met. Tenure-track professors at HU Berlin are expected to perform in the areas of research, academic teaching, participation in academic self-government, support of early-career researchers and the acquisition of personnel management skills. The specific performance requirements are determined in the course of the appointment procedure and are based on the framework catalogue (Rahmenkatalog).

 The applicants must meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in conjunction with § 102c combined with § 102a of the ‘Berliner Hochschulgesetz’.

HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Researchers from abroad are welcome to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply.

Please send your application, quoting the Job ID JP/005/25 to: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Prof. Dr. Geert Keil, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably via e-mail in a single pdf file to berufungen.philfak@hu-berlin.de.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with private address, copies of relevant transcripts and certificates (e.g. Master’s and doctoral certificate), a list of publications, and a detailed description of your teaching experience and current and future research projects (max. 5 pages), and a statement (max. 1 page) on past and future contributions to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as the ability to work in culturally diverse groups. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

Data protection information regarding the processing of your personal data in the context of the advertisement and selection procedure can be found on the homepage of HU Berlin: https://hu.berlin/DSGVO.

Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote/jp00525, which gives you access to the legally binding German version.