Vacancy: Assistant Professorship in Economic Geography and Global South (W1) with tenure track (W3) (f/m/d) at the University of Cologne

The University of Cologne is currently searching for a Professorship in Economic Geography and Global South (W1) with tenure track (W3) (f/m/d).



The applicant should be internationally recognised in the field of economic geography with a focus on the effects of multiple crises on the Global South in teaching and re-search. This includes theory-driven empirical regional or social research and economic policy.Active participation in the Geography Institute and in the Key Profile Area Global South Studies (including preparation for the next Excellence Cluster Initiative and collaboration on further joint applications) is expected, as well as individual applications for external funding.The duties of the professorship include the education of students and training of doctoral candidates.The successful candidate is expected to participate in teaching in the bachelor‘s and master‘s degree programs in geography (including teacher training) as well as in academic self-administration (e.g., committees and commissions) in German.


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