To fill the W2 chair at the Institute of Sociology (IfS) in Münster with a focus on methods of social research, the Faculty of Educational and Social Science (FB 6) of the University of Münster (WWU) seeks to appoint a

W2 professor of sociology in „Methods of Social Research, with specialisation in Dynamics of Social Structure“

for instatement at the Institute of Sociology (IfS) at the earliest possible date.

The future appointee will be responsible for methodological training which also includes quantitative (statistical) and qualitative approaches. The candidate's research and teaching activities should empirically focus on historical and contemporary changes in social structures. To promote cooperation with other working areas of the IfS, the candidate should possess research and teaching expertise in at least two of the following areas: diversity, transformation of milieus, social dierentiation, social inequality.

We expect the candidate to possess substantiated methodological knowledge, visible research experience in at least one of the aforementioned research fi elds, and experience in the area of third-party funding acquisition. The appointed candidate will be involved in all degree programmes o ered at the IfS (currently bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes) and should demonstrate a high degree of commitment to research and the acquisition of third-party funding. To be eligible for consideration, the candidate must possess extensive academic experience obtained through an assistant professorship (Juniorprofessur), habilitation (postdoctoral qualifi cation), or as a member of the academic sta of a university.

The University of Münster is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the proportion of senior women academics. Consequently, we actively encourage applications by women. Female candidates with equivalent qualifi cations and academic achievements will be preferentially considered within the framework of the legal possibilities. The University of Münster is committed to employing more sta with disabilities. Candidates with recognised severe disabilities who have equivalent qualifications are given preference in hiring decisions.

Please submit your application, CV, certificates, list of publications, list of given courses, list of acquired research funding, and a teaching and research concept by 15 March 2021 via email to dek.fb06@unimuenster.de.

Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Dean of Faculty
Educational and Social Science (FB 06)
Georgskommende 33
48143 Münster