**Philipps University of Marburg Seeks Professor for Biology Didactics**
The Philipps University of Marburg is seeking a professor for biology didactics to strengthen and further develop subject didactics in the STEM subjects.
**Job Description:**
The professorship will be responsible for teaching biology didactics and is expected to develop it further. The successful applicant should have a strong scientific profile in the field of scientific, experimentally designed teaching and learning research with strong connectivity to the scientific focal areas of the Department of Biology. The professorship is part of a network of STEM subject didactics and is expected to contribute to the development of the teaching and research profile of the university.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Develop and teach biology didactics courses
* Conduct research in scientific, experimentally designed teaching and learning research
* Contribute to the development of the teaching and research profile of the university
* Network with other STEM subject didactics and contribute to the development of subject-specific professionalization of teacher education
* Participate in the internationalization of teacher education and contribute to the development of an international qualification profile for biology teacher training students
**Requirements:**
* Completed teaching degree with the subject of biology (first and, if possible, second state examination)
* Subsequent doctorate with a focus on subject didactics
* Experience in the successful acquisition of third-party funds (for the Tenure Track Professorship)
* Independent research and teaching profile, high-ranking peer-reviewed publications, and internationally visible research projects (for the W2 professorship)
**Profile:**
We are looking for individuals who can present initial independent subject didactic research that is compatible within the respective departments and with the other subject didactics of the University of Marburg in the STEM area. Your application should demonstrate a clear profile in subject didactic research and teaching through a meaningful research and teaching concept.
**What We Offer:**
* The chance to become part of a renowned and future-oriented university
* Ticket for free use of public transport in the state Hesse, Germany
* Family service (holiday care, dual career services)
* Support for women and individuals with disabilities
**How to Apply:**
Please send your application documents including a research and teaching concept and the completed electronic short questionnaire provided on the university's website by 3rd November 2024.