Full Professorship in Educational Science specialising in school education

Hours

Full-time

Compensation

W3 LBesGBW

Start

October 1, 2027

Term

permanent

Ludwigsburg University of Education is one of six Universities of Education in Baden- Württemberg, with around 6,000 students and over 470 staff members. Universities of Education are higher education institutions on a par with universities, with the right to award doctorates and habilitations, and focus on educational issues in both research and teaching. Internationalisation is a key priority at Ludwigsburg University of Education.
The advertised W3 professorship in Educational Science, specialising in school education, is one of three professorships in the Department of School Pedagogy.

Responsibilities:

Delivering courses in the educational science components of teacher education programmes, with a focus on the pedagogy and didactics of lower secondary education
Participating in academic examinations and supervising school placements
Contributing to the University’s self-governance
Conducting research and contributing to the further development of the discipline at the interface between educational research and professional practice
Securing competitive external research funding and publishing regularly in recognized academic journals

Requirements:

A completed teacher education degree, preferably qualifying for teaching at lower secondary level
Outstanding academic qualifications demonstrated by a relevant doctoral degree, habilitation or equivalent academic achievements.
Proven teaching competence demonstrated through experience in higher education
A research profile in school pedagogy with a particular focus lower secondary education, on non-grammar school types (e.g. disadvantaged pupils or dealing with heterogeneity), is desirable.
An established publication record in school pedagogy, including theoretical, quantitative-empirical and practice-oriented reseach
The successful candidate is expected to participate in the Institute’s compulsory teaching in key areas of school pedagogy and to contribute to the design and further development of degree programmes
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues within the Department of School Pedagogy and the Institute of Educational Science, as well as with the Professional School of Education Ludwigsburg-Stuttgart (PSE).

Ludwigsburg University of Education highly values the diversity of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all ethnic and social backgrounds, of any age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity or with any disability. Applicants with disabilities are given preferential consideration if they are suitably qualified.

Your application:

We look forward to receiving your application stating the reference number 26-65 with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, supporting documents) by 30.09.2026 at the latest. Please submit your application via our .

Contact us:

If you have any questions regarding the job advertisement or the application process, please contact Prof. Dr. Ulf Kieschke at or +049 7141 140 1884.

To read more about Ludwigsburg University of Education, visit our website at -ludwigsburg.de.