This is a part-time position (50%) limited to three years. The teaching load for a fulltime position is 4 teaching hours per week (SWS).
Your tasks:
* Pursuit of a doctoral research project related to the thematic focus of the position
* Collaboration in research and teaching activities
* Coordination of the international research project “Dynamics in the Middle East – Politics, Society and Religion in Global Interactions”
* Contribution to the content-related and organizational implementation of the project
* Establishment and maintenance of networks with academic, civil society, religious, and political institutions in the Middle East, Europe, and the USA
* Planning, organization, and implementation of academic events (workshops, conferences)
* Editorial work in the preparation and publication of scholarly contributions
* Support in the conceptual development and preparation of third-party funding applications
Our expectations:
* A completed Master’s degree with above-average results in Political Science, Islamic Studies, or a related field in the humanities that qualifies you for the academic coordination of the project “Dynamics in the Middle East – Politics, Society and Religion in Global Interactions”
* Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (knowledge of German is an advantage but not a requirement)
* Proven experience in organizing academic events
* Willingness to travel abroad, particularly to countries in the Middle East (e.g., United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel) and to other non-European countries
* Excellent communication skills in engaging with national and international partner institutions
* Ability to work independently and take initiative in carrying out assigned tasks
Advantages for you:
* Appreciation, reliability, openness, and respect – these are values we actively uphold
* A wide range of flexible working time models, including options to work from home
* Whether it’s caregiving or childcare – our Family Service Office offers tailored support to help you balance your private and professional life
* As an institution of higher education, we are committed to your personal and professional development through individually tailored training and further education opportunities
* From Aikido to Zumba – our wide range of sports and health programs promote your work-life balance
* You benefit from the many advantages of public sector employment, including attractive occupational pension provision (VBL), annual special payments, and job security that is largely independent of economic fluctuations
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application by 2025-09-26 via email to: University of Münster
Center for Islamic Theology (ZIT)
Prof. Dr. Mouhanad Khorchide
bewerbung.zit@uni-muenster.de Please note: Only PDF files will be considered. Other file formats cannot be processed. Reference number: 2025_08_01