Commencing on 1 October 2025 (or at the earliest possible date). We are offering a fixed-term full-time position for 4 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.
Your tasks:
* conducting research in Theoretical Philosophy (preferably in philosophy of language, metaphysics, metaethics, and/or epistemology)
* teaching of two courses each term (4 SWS)
* participating in existing research projects and supporting the development of new ones -
* contributing to academic self-administration - This position is tied to working towards a Habilitation.
Our expectations:
Required is:
* graduate degree (M.A./ M.Sc /Diplom/ Magister) and PhD in Philosophy
* a research project in Theoretical Philosophy
Desirable is:
* international experience
* teaching experience
* ability to teach in German
Advantages for you:
* Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
* Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
* If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
* As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
* From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
* As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme ( VBL ), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Katharina Felka ( kfelka@uni-muenster.d e). Please send your application documents(cover letter, CV (including list of publications and coursestaught), research proposal (max. two pages), writing sample (max. 8,000 words), certificates) by 2025-08-15, to philsem@uni-muenster.de. Please note that your application can only be considered if submitted as a PDF file. Reference number: 2025_07_39