Professorship of Media Pedagogy with a Focus on Empirical Media Research at Paderborn University

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In the Faculty of Arts and Humanities the following position is to be filled by 1 April 2026: 

W3-Professorship (f/m/d)

of Media Pedagogy with a Focus on Empirical Media Research

The future incumbent of the position should conduct research and teaching in the realm of Media Pedagogy with a Focus on Empirical Media Research 

The tasks of the jobholder include:

• Teaching in the degree programmes offered by the Department of Media Studies and the Institute of Educational Science (50% each)
• Contribution to the development and design of degree programmes
• Research in the realm of Media Pedagogy and Empirical Media Research
• Involvement in joint research projects
• Participation in the University’s self-administration. 

We expect:

• Research and teaching experience in Media Pedagogy
• Experience in the application and teaching of empirical research methods in the Social Sciences and Media Research
• Experience in the critical analysis of and critical reflection on the relationship of the media and education/pedagogy in the context of society, culture, and technology
• Doctorate and additional academic achievements that go beyond a doctorate (such as habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements) 

We favour:

• Interdisciplinary research in relevant areas of society such as critical political education, education for democracy, or education for sustainable development
• A critical engagement with Media Pedagogy-concepts and practices such as media literacy, media criticism/critical media education/critical media pedagogy, digital education, digital & data literacy, AI literacy
• An international academic orientation
• Ability to teach also in English 

Recruitment requirements: § 36 Abs. 1 Ziff. 1 to 4 HG NRW (University law of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia) (completed university degree, pedagogical aptitude, Ph.D. degree and additional academic achievements). 

Applications from women are particularly welcome and, in case of equal qualifications and experiences, will receive preferential treatment according to to state law (LGG), unless there are preponderant reasons to give preference to another applicant. Applications from disabled people with appropriate suitability are explicitly welcome. This also applies to people with equal opportunities in accordance with the German social law SGB IX.

Paderborn University is certified as a family-friendly university. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner with career orientation in the region if required. We will be happy to provide you with information about living and working in Paderborn and help you to find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Services will support you on your arrival in Germany. 

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