The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 22.000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.
At the faculty of Human Sciences, Institute of Psychology, the following professorship is to be filled by October 1, 2026:
Professorship for Environmental and Social Psychology (W3)
| Application deadline: |
10.04.2025 |
| Date of hire: | 01.10.2026 |
| Vacancy number: |
38213 |
We are seeking an individual with a track record of both basic and applied, internationally visible research in the fields of environmental and social psychology. His/her research programme demonstrates both theoretical and practical insights, a high level of methodological rigour, and the ability to connect with research priorities within the Department of Psychology and the University of Kassel. In addition to high-quality publications in relevant international peer-reviewed journals, the successful candidate is expected to have already acquired external funding.
In terms of teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to cover the topics of environmental and social psychology in the bachelor and master programmes in psychology. In addition, teaching is expected in the Master of Business, Psychology and Management. Experience in university teaching is required.
Participation in academic self-governance is part of the job description and relevant experience is desirable.
The Department of Psychology values transparent, open and reproducible research. Applicants should therefore explain in their letter of application how they have already pursued or want to pursue these goals.
The prerequisites for employment and performance requirements are determined by §§ 67, 68 of the Higher Education Act of the Federal State of Hesse (HessHG). A PhD and relevant additional scientific achievements (e.g. habilitation) are required.
Please submit your application with curriculum vitae and a list of publications, overviews of acquired third-party funding (including funding body and amount as well as your role in the acquisition), your research and teaching activities and references as a single PDF file via the university’s online application portal.
Please address any inquiries to Prof. Dr. Mirjam Ebersbach (mirjam.ebersbach(at)uni-kassel.de, phone: +49 561 804-2036).
In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.
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The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled. One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance.