36.2192, Jobs: English, German; Cognitive Science, General Linguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Professorship (W2) for English Linguistics, University of Hildesheim

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Date: 17-Jul-2025
From: Nils Jaekel [nils.jaekel at uni-hildesheim.de]
Subject: English, German; Cognitive Science, General Linguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Professorship (W2) for English Linguistics, University of Hildesheim


Job Location: Germany
Job Title: Professorship (W2) for English Linguistics
Job Rank: Assoc/Full Professor

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus
Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)
                       German (deu)

Other Specialties: artificial intelligence, corpus linguis-
tics/learner corpora, language resources, cognitive linguistics,
assessment, or research  methods
Description:
The Faculty 3, Language and Information Sciences, invites applications
for a Professorship (W2) for English Linguistics (m/w/d) (Bes.Gr. W2
NBesO) at the Institute for English Language and Literature.
The position is open from April 2026.
The Institute for English Language and Literature seeks an engaging,
research-active colleague to join our dynamic team. Our Institute
primarily focuses on teacher education, with an additional program in
Applied Linguistics currently offered at the B.A. level. We offer
comprehensive education in English linguistics, literary studies, and
cultural studies, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and
practical applications in educational contexts.
The successful candidate will contribute to our mission of supporting
professional development for educators at all stages of their careers.
The newly appointed professor should aim to investigate the
application of AI technologies both in English language teaching in
schools and in wider social
communication. In addition, the impact of AI-supported language
systems on the transformation of the English language in everyday life
should be analyzed.
This professorship is situated within the University of Hildesheim’s
profile areas “AI in Everyday Life” and “Education and Social
Participation”, two of the three distinctive domains where researchers
collaborate across disciplines to address societal challenges. For
detailed information on our research profile, please refer to
www.uni-hildesheim.de/forschung/forschungsprofil.
Responsibilities:
 - Research, teaching, and transfer in all the central areas of
English linguistics with special consideration of our teacher
education program
 - Engagement in interdisciplinary cooperation based on excellent
disciplinary research
 - Research-based teaching and supervision in the bachelor and master
programmes of the Institute, including the B.A. program English
Applied Linguistics
 - Supervision of doctoral and post-doctoral theses
Qualifications:
 - University degree (English Linguistics or equivalent study
programme)
 - Pedagogical and didactical proficiency confirmed by practical
experience
 - Exceptional qualifications for in-depth independent academic work,
which is usually demonstrated by an above-average doctorate (English
linguistics or equivalent discipline)
 - Additional academic achievements (“second book”) (in English
linguistics or equivalent discipline), which have generally been
achieved in the context of a junior professorship or a habilitation,
otherwise also in the context of work as a research assistant at a
university or a non-university research institution or in the context
of other academic work in Germany or abroad
 - Interdisciplinary and international research experience
 - A research focus in at least one of the following areas: artificial
intelligence, corpus linguistics/learner corpora, language resources,
cognitive linguistics, assessment, or research methods
 - Proficiency in the German language (at B1 level required after 3
years, C1 after 6 years of employment)
Desired:
 - Experience in externally funded research projects
 - Enthusiasm for teaching English language skills and culture-
especially to future teachers
 - Willingness to promote gender sensitivity
As part of your application, please submit a research statement
detailing how your prospective research endeavours align with the “AI
in Everyday Life” and “Education and Social Participation” profile
areas.
The requirements for employment listed in § 25ff. of the
Niedersächsisches Hochschulgesetz (University Law of the State of
Lower Saxony) apply.
For university degrees obtained in non-EU countries, a certificate
evaluation from the ZAB must be submitted to assess the recruitment
requirements (see
www.kmk.org/zab/zentralstelle-fuer-auslaendisches-bildungswesen).
The Universität Hildesheim’s human resources policy is based on the
principles of equal opportunity and diversity. Applicants have the
required social and leadership skills.
The University is committed to promoting professional equality between
women and men. It actively seeks to increase the representation of
women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are actively
encouraged to apply for the position being advertised here. Equal
opportunities measures will be implemented for candidates with
disabilities, provided they possess the necessary qualifications.
Proof must be enclosed.
For further information, please contact the Dean of the Faculty, Prof.
Dr. Beatrix Kreß, tel.: 05121-883/30702 or email:
dekan3 at uni.hildesheim.de .
Written applications containing the relevant documents (cover letter,
curriculum vitae including certifications, a list of publications and
grants, and a teaching record) are to be submitted no later than
07.09.2025 with the reference number 2026/3 at
https://bewerbung.uni-hildesheim.de/.
This is a translation. The original job posting in German is
authoritative and available under
https://bewerbung.uni-hildesheim.de/jobposting/12752bf7a4bc86776113223c5524dca939c161b10
.

Application Deadline: 07-Sep-2025
Web Address for Applications:
https://bewerbung.uni-hildesheim.de/jobposting/dad7e33f66bf5ede773fba0a3361ca22d9f2127e
Contact Information:
        Prof. Dr. Beatrix Kreß
        Email: dekan3 at uni.hildesheim.de



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