Professorship in Classical Archaeology and Visual Cultures, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Germany

Summary

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) invites applications for a temporary W2 Professorship (6 years with tenure track) in Classical Archaeology within the Faculty of Cultural Studies. The professorship covers Classical Archaeology with a broad focus on the visual cultures of the Greek and Roman worlds. Candidates should work in innovative research fields such as visual anthropology, image praxeology, communication, or media studies. Responsibilities include teaching across Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, as well as advancing training and applied research in museum education and curatorial practice. The position is initially a temporary civil servant role for six years, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent professorship upon positive evaluation.

Key Facts

Employer	Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
Department	Faculty of Cultural Studies
Position Type	Tenure-track Professor
Discipline	Archaeology
Research Area	Classical Archaeology
Degree Required	Doctorate or equivalent outstanding qualification
Experience	Demonstrated extraordinary potential in research and teaching following a doctorate or equivalent qualification, with experience in interdisciplinary research cooperation and an internationally visible research profile.
Salary	W2
Contract Duration	6 years
Employer Address	Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539, Bavaria

About the Project

The professorship focuses on Classical Archaeology with an emphasis on visual cultures of the Greek and Roman world. Research approaches should engage with innovative fields such as visual anthropology, image praxeology, communication studies, or media studies, alongside applied research in museum communication and curatorial practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the field of Classical Archaeology with a focus on Greek and Roman visual cultures.
• Teach across all BA and MA degree programs involving Classical Archaeology at LLMU.
• Further develop training and applied research in museum education and curatorial practice at the institute.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations.

Required Skills

• Completed university degree and an above-average doctorate or equivalent qualification.
• Internationally visible research profile.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research cooperation.
• Demonstrated potential and strong achievements in research and teaching.
• Engagement with visual anthropology, image praxeology, communication, or media studies.

Who Should Apply

Highly qualified early-career researchers who hold a completed university degree and an above-average doctorate or equivalent qualification, with an internationally visible research profile, experience in interdisciplinary research, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.

Benefits

• Tenure track option to convert to a permanent lifetime civil service position after positive evaluation (earliest after 3 years).
• Potential upgrade from W2 to W3 position in exceptional cases under the LMU Academic Career Program.
• Dual Career support services.

About the Employer

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) is a university in Germany seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the contract duration for this professorship?

The position is initially a temporary civil servant appointment for six years.

Is this a tenure-track position?

Yes, following a positive evaluation of academic, pedagogical, and personal suitability, the position can be converted into a permanent lifetime professorship after as early as three years.

What academic qualifications are required?

Applicants must have a completed university degree and an above-average doctorate or a comparable special qualification.

Does LMU offer support for dual-career couples?

Yes, LMU offers support services for dual-career couples.