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Institution Faculty of History and the Arts - School of History Remuneration group BesGr W3 Start date 2027-10-01

Full Professorship (W3) of Hellenistic History (Chair)

The Institute of Ancient History in the Department of History studies the Mediterranean world and western Eurasia from the third millennium BCE to Late Antiquity. Within these broad chronological and spatial limits, the successful candidate will cover the history the Hellenistic World. They are expected to participate in the interdisciplinary activities of the Department of History and the Faculty of History and the Arts and pursue an ambitious programme of research and teaching.

Prerequisites for this position are a university degree, a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification, teaching skills at university level, excellent academic achievements and a productive and promising research program.

LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples.

LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female faculty members and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty members.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please submit your application (comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates, list of publications, teaching experience and evaluation) in electronic form to the Dean of the Faculty of History and the Arts, Prof. Dr. Julia Burkhardt, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, D-80539 Munich, Germany, no later than 22.05.2026 (date of receipt): (registration required).

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