37.814, Jobs: General Linguistics, Language Documentation, Typology: University Professor (W2) of General and Comparative Linguistics with a Focus on Linguistic Typology and Linguistic Diversity, FB05 Philosophy & Philology, JGU Mainz, Germany

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Subject: 37.814, Jobs: General Linguistics, Language Documentation, Typology: University Professor (W2) of General and Comparative Linguistics with a Focus on Linguistic Typology and Linguistic Diversity, FB05 Philosophy & Philology, JGU Mainz, Germany

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Date: 26-Feb-2026
From: Susanne Wagner [susanne.wagner at uni-mainz.de]
Subject: General Linguistics, Language Documentation, Typology: University Professor (W2) of General and Comparative Linguistics with a Focus on Linguistic Typology and Linguistic Diversity, FB05 Philosophy & Philology, JGU Mainz, Germany


Job Location: Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Web Address: https://www.english-and-linguistics.uni-mainz.de/
Job Title: University Professor (W2) of General and Comparative
Linguistics with a Focus on Linguistic Typology and Linguistic
Diversity
Job Rank: Full Professor
Salary: W2 salary

Minimum Education: Relevant doctorate and outstanding academic
achievements beyond the doctorate indicating a significant
international profile in Linguistic Typology.

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Documentation; Typology

Description:
Tasks and Expectations:
The Faculty is seeking applications from scholars who will make a
significant contribution to shaping interdisciplinary linguistics with
a strong focus on research and cooperation in conjunction with other
linguistic disciplines at JGU. The successful candidate will represent
the field of General and Comparative Linguistics with a typological
focus in appropriate breadth in both research and teaching and will
work closely with the professorship specializing in neurolinguistics.
Ideally, the candidate is willing to engage in interdisciplinary
collaboration, particularly beyond faculty boundaries.
Expectations:
in research:
 - Empirically based modelling of crosslinguistic (especially
grammatical) diversity
 - Contribution to linguistic theory formation on an empirical basis
 - A focus on non-European and/or non-Indo-European languages
 - Also desirable: expertise in fieldwork and/or data mining / LLMs
in teaching and supervision:
 - Teaching on and developing didactically sound BA and MA programs
with linguistic content, especially in programs in General and
Comparative Linguistics
 - Teaching subject-specific digital competencies in higher education
 - Supervision of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers
 - Continuous commitment to the further development of teaching
formats and degree programs
 - Active contribution to shaping the courses offered in linguistics,
taking into account current developments (e.g. in the areas of Digital
Humanities or multilingualism)
with regard to collaborative research and external research funding:
 - Development of and participation in innovative research and
teaching networks at JGU and within the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU)
 - Major external grant income for linguistic (collaborative) research
Further expectations:
 - A cooperative and team-oriented working style and strong
interpersonal skills
 - Willingness to take on responsibilities in accordance with JGU’s
leadership principles
 - Active involvement in academic self-governanc
 - German-language proficiency or attainment of an adequate
proficiency within three years of appointment
Requirements:
Applicants must fulfil the general legal requirements for public
service appointments pursuant to §49 of the Higher Education Act of
Rhineland-Palatinate. In addition, the following must be demonstrated:
Academic qualifications:
 - A relevant doctorate and outstanding academic achievements beyond
the doctorate indicating a significant international profile in
Linguistic Typology
 - Successful acquisition of external grant income
 - International visibility of research
Teaching:
 - Proof of excellent teaching skills and university teaching
experience covering an appropriate range of subjects
 - Ability and willingness to teach in English (and, in the medium
term, in German)
The State of Rhineland-Palatinate and JGU pursue a concept of
intensive student support and therefore expect a high on-campus
presence of teaching staff as well as a general willingness to
actively develop one’s competencies.
What we have to offer:
JGU provides a comprehensive range of linguistic expertise distributed
across several faculties. The Faculty of Philosophy and Philology,
with around 5,000 students, covers numerous philologies. Opportunities
for collaboration exist with the Faculties of Translation Studies,
Linguistics and Cultural Studies, and the Faculty of History and
Cultural Studies.
JGU firmly supports making family and career compatible and promotes
its employees’ further professional development with an extensive
human resources development offer.
JGU welcomes qualified applications from people with diverse
backgrounds.
JGU aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and
therefore encourages female researchers to apply.
People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are
treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given
preferential consideration if they are suitable.

Application Deadline: 09-Apr-2026
Web Address for Applications:
https://berufungsportal.uni-mainz.de/ausschreibungen/52%3Flang%3Dde?lang=en
Contact Information:
        Susanne Wagner
        Email: susanne.wagner at uni-mainz.de



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