Professorship in Human Geography With Focus On Human Environment Relations, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Germany

Summary

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) invites applications for a Chair (W3 Full Professorship) in Human Geography focusing on Human-Environment Relations. The successful candidate must be internationally recognized in human geography or interdisciplinary social-science research on human-environment interactions. The position aims to significantly complement the department's profile in geography, sustainability research, and economic geographic innovation research. Responsibilities include teaching in the Bachelor's in Geography, Master's in Human Geography and Sustainability, teacher training for geography, and the minor in Sustainability. Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding track record in third-party funding and a high level of international excellence in research and teaching. Candidates appointed as civil servants should not have completed their 52nd year at the time of appointment, though exceptions may apply in urgent cases.

Key Facts

Employer	Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
Department	Department of Geography
Position Type	Full Professor
Discipline	Human Geography / Social Sciences
Research Area	Human-Environment Relations
Degree Required	Completed university degree and a doctorate or equivalent qualification
Experience	International recognition in research, outstanding track record in securing third-party funding, and excellent performance in research and teaching.
Contract Duration	Permanent civil servant status (if eligible)
Employer Address	Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539, Bavaria

About the Project

Research focuses on human-environment interactions within human geography and interdisciplinary social sciences. Potential research areas include the socio-ecological transformation of energy and mobility systems, climate protection and adaptation, urbanization processes, and resource consumption/distribution across societal levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internationally visible, high-quality research in human-environment relations.
• Complement the department's profile in climate, sustainability, and economic geography research.
• Participate actively in teaching for the Bachelor's in Geography, Master's in Human Geography and Sustainability, geography teacher training, and the Sustainability minor.
• Secure external third-party research funding and participate in large research projects inside and outside geography.

Required Skills

• International recognition in human geography or interdisciplinary social science research on human-environment interactions.
• Demonstrated success in securing third-party funding.
• Strong interest in qualitative and quantitative methods for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary social-science research.
• Interest in innovative approaches to science communication and transfer.

Who Should Apply

Internationally recognized scholars with a completed university degree and doctorate (or equivalent qualification) in human geography or interdisciplinary social sciences specializing in human-environment relations. Candidates should have a proven track record of securing external research grants and excellent research and teaching performance.

Benefits

• Civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis) if personal requirements are met.

About the Employer

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) is a leading university in Germany seeking an outstanding academic personality to fill a Chair in Human Geography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree is required for this professorship?

Applicants must hold a completed university degree and an above-average doctorate or equivalent qualification.

Are there age limits for this appointment?

For appointment as a civil servant, applicants should not have completed their 52nd year at the time of appointment, though exceptions can be made in urgent cases.

Which degree programs are involved in teaching?

Teaching covers the Bachelor's program in 'Geography', Master's program in 'Human Geography and Sustainability', teacher training for Geography, and the interdisciplinary minor in Sustainability.