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The following professorship is to be filled at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG) as soon as possible:

Professorship for Art Research and Media Theory specialising in 'Political and Social Aesthetics' W3 (66%, limited up to six years)

The professorship focuses on an expanded notion of political philosophy that include a media dimension, which is extended by a media dimension in addition to the specific profile of the university. The professorship aims to analyse contemporary forms of sociability and their effects on forms of global communication and is designed to question and go beyond the established canon of Western media philosophy. It is in transdisciplinary exchange with the fields of design and art and works together with the neighbouring Zentrum für Kunst und Medien (ZKM).

We are looking for an academically outstanding, internationally networked and experienced personality who can represent the field of the professorship in teaching and research and provide intellectual impulses for the further development of the university

The tasks of the professorship include:

  • Teaching and research in the subject area described above;
  • Supervision of students on the Master's degree programme in Art Studies & Media Philosophy, supervision of doctoral students and involvement in postgraduate study formats;
  • Supervising students of practical subjects in art and design up to the diploma level;
  • Collaboration in the programme planning and further development of the HfG curriculum.
  • A willingness to participate in the self-governing bodies is a prerequisite. Further official duties are regulated in § 46 of the Landeshochschulgesetz Baden-Württemberg (Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act).

Requirements:

  • Completion of a university degree in Philosophy or a related, relevant subject area
  • Special qualification for academic work and teaching, which is usually demonstrated by a doctorate and habilitation; instead of a habilitation, comparable academic achievements can also be recognised
  • Relevant academic publications in the field of the professorship
  • Knowledge of German and English at university level

General information: The HfG Karlsruhe would like to maintain the high proportion of women and therefore particularly welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. At the same time, the university is committed to increasing cultural diversity among its faculty. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Please submit your application with CV and portfolio via the online application form by 5 May 2024. The hearings are expected to take place on Tuesday, 18 June 2024.

Information on the job advertisement can be obtained from the Rectorate on +49 (0)721 8203-2297, e-mail Information on the collection of personal data in accordance with Article 13 GDPR can be found on our homepage in the "Vacancies" section. Please note that the German text version of the job tender is the legally binding.

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