W3 Professorship in “Political Science with a Focus on International Sustainability”

The Institute of Political Science in Department 06 – Education and Social Sciences – at the University of Münster invites applications for a W3 Professorship of “Political Science with a Focus on International Sustainability”, to be filled at the earliest possible date.

The successful candidate is expected to comprehensively represent the field of International Sustainability Policy in both research and teaching. A strong international publication record and experience in acquiring competitive third-party funding in the field are required. Research contributions are particularly welcome in areas such as the international political economy of sustainability, global sustainability governance, international links between climate change and conflict, or the analysis of social and political processes in the contexts of sustainability, justice, and/or transformation are particularly welcome.

Applicants must be willing to contribute to all degree programs offered by the Institute, including teaching in English, and must have substantial and positively evaluated teaching experience. Non-native German speakers are expected to acquire German language proficiency at a minimum of B2 level. Further desirable qualifications include solid knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods, experience in academic self-governance, and alignment with the research and teaching priorities of the Institute.

According to § 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz NRW) candidates must hold a completed university degree in political science or a related field, an outstanding doctoral degree and proven teaching excellence. Additional academic achievements are also required obtained through an assistant professorship (Juniorprofessur), habilitation (postdoctoral qualification), as a member of the academic staff of a university or non-university research institute, or in a research position in business, industry, administration or other relevant fields in Germany or abroad.

We offer a collegial and internationally connected working environment with diverse opportunities for collaboration, particularly within the Centre for Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applications 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 with necessitate the selection of another candidate.

For further information, please contact the chair of the appointment committee and deputy director of the Institute, Prof. Dr. Daniel Bischof (dan.bischof@uni-muenster.de).

Please submit your application with the usual documents (CV, certificates, list of publications, list of third-party funded projects, teaching record, teaching evaluations, and service contributions) as a single PDF file via email to dek.fb06@uni-muenster.de by 26.09.2025, addressed to:

University of Münster
Dean of Department 06
Education and Social Sciences
Georgskommende 33
48143 Münster