Full Professorship in Philosophy and its Didactics at University of Education Ludwigsburg – Germany

Summary

The University of Education Ludwigsburg seeks a full professor in Philosophy and its Didactics. The permanent W3 position starts on 1 October 2027 and involves nine weekly teaching hours, supervision of school internships, and research in philosophy/ethics and didactics, especially for secondary education. The role includes participation in examinations, university governance, acquisition of third‑party funding, and collaboration with cross‑institutional partners. Applicants must hold an excellent doctoral degree in philosophy, preferably with a focus on ethics, and possess a habilitation or equivalent achievements, along with proven research and teaching experience. Courses are taught in German and English. The application deadline is 15 October 2026, and candidates must submit a research concept, teaching concept, and a list of competitive third‑party funding.

Key Facts

Position Type	Full Professorship
Discipline	Philosophy
Research Area	Philosophy/Ethics
Degree Required	Doctoral degree (PhD) in philosophy
Experience	Research and teaching experience in applied ethics and modern philosophy
Salary	W3 LBesGBW
Funding	Salary (W3 LBesGBW)
Contract Duration	Permanent
Language	German and English
Deadline	2026-10-15
Required Documents	Research concept (2–3 pages), Teaching concept (2–3 pages), List of acquired competitive third‑party funding
Employer Contact	Prof. Dr. Katrin Bederna, [email protected], +49 7141 140-1316

About the Project

The professorship focuses on research in philosophy and ethics, its didactics, and subject‑specific educational research, emphasizing secondary education. It aims to develop and evaluate teaching methods, integrate cross‑cutting themes such as digitalisation, sustainable development, and democratic education, and secure third‑party funding for innovative projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach 9 weekly contact hours in Philosophy/Ethics and its didactics
• Supervise school internships
• Conduct research in philosophy/ethics, didactics, and educational research
• Participate in examinations and university self‑governance
• Acquire third‑party funding and maintain regular publications
• Collaborate in cross‑institutional partnerships such as the Professional School of Education Stuttgart‑Ludwigsburg

Required Skills

• Excellent doctoral degree (PhD) in philosophy, preferably ethics
• Habilitation or equivalent academic achievements
• Proven research expertise in applied ethics and modern philosophy
• Teaching experience in philosophy didactics and philosophy for children
• Experience with cross‑cutting themes like digitalisation, sustainable development, democratic education
• International publications in English
• Practical teaching experience per LHG regulations
• Ability to teach in German and English
• Willingness to engage in academic continuing education

Who Should Apply

Candidates with a PhD in philosophy (preferably ethics), habilitation or equivalent, strong research and teaching record in applied ethics, modern philosophy, and philosophy didactics, experience supervising internships, ability to teach in German and English, and a commitment to gender equality and inclusive education.

About the Employer

Ludwigsburg University of Education has about 6,000 students and over 470 staff, is one of six Universities of Education in Baden‑Württemberg, holds university status with the right to award doctoral degrees and habilitations, and emphasizes gender equality and diversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

The deadline is 15 October 2026.

What documents must be submitted?

Standard documents, a research concept (2–3 pages), a teaching concept (2–3 pages), and a list of acquired competitive third‑party funding.

In which languages will courses be taught?

Courses are taught in both German and English.

What is the salary level?

Compensation is W3 LBesGBW.