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The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universit盲t Erlangen-N眉rnberg (FAU) invites applications for an

Associate Professor of History of Modern Art in a Global Framework (salary group W2)

at the Department of Media Studies and Art History at the Institute of Art History. This is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.

We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible profile in research and teaching whose duties will include appropriately representing the field of European and American art history of the 19th to the 21st centuries in a global framework. Additionally, we expect candidates to have a specialization in Museum Studies and Cultural Heritage, to be willing to engage in teaching, and to contribute to the development of the Department鈥檚 profile.

Successful candidates should demonstrate an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. They should have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and relevant teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are preferred. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as Assistant Professor).

The successful applicant should become actively involved in administering academic affairs and in developing strategic initiatives. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.

FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at by April 6, 2025, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology. Please contact phil-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.