Professorship in Economics (W2) (f/m/d)

Overview

University of Cologne has 6 Faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines and has developed internationally outstanding research profile areas. The University is one of the oldest and largest in Germany with an excellent reputation for academic achievements and high standards of undergraduate and graduate education. The position is based in the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo-Faculty), which is consistently top ranked in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• The professorship in Economics (W2, tenured) is part of the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy, jointly run by the Universities of Cologne and Bonn and funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) within the Excellence Strategy. The Cluster provides a dynamic, collaborative and international research environment for understanding market functioning and failures, as well as public policy responses, using innovative research approaches.
• The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the overall research agendas of the Cluster and the WiSo-Faculty and engage in the management of the Cluster and the academic administration of the WiSo-Faculty.
• The professorship will be based in the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to excellence in teaching in the WiSo-Faculty’s programmes.

Qualifications

• We invite applications from outstanding scholars from all fields in economics, such as applied, quantitative, public, or international economics.
• We expect a track record of outstanding publications in economics and a strong commitment to research excellence.
• The research profile should fit the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence. Ideally, candidates have demonstrated the ability to offer high-quality teaching in Economics at different levels.

Offer

The University of Cologne provides a stimulating academic environment with a wide range of career development opportunities as well as support services for dual career couples and family-friendly working conditions.

The position is available from July 2026 or based on mutual agreement. Formal requirements are detailed in Section 36 of the Higher Education Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz – HG NRW). As a rule, the teaching load comprises nine semester hours per week (i.e., two hours per week is one 90-minute course per semester).

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Application and Contact

Please submit your application (without a photo) via the University of Cologne’s Academic Job Portal ( by 19 November 2025. Your application should be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Science. It should consist of the following documents (in English language): cover letter, curriculum vitae, a publication list and, if available, teaching evaluations.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Pia Pinger ( ) or Prof. Dr. Matthias Heinz ( ).

Deadline: 19 November :59 (Europe/Berlin) / 19 November :59 (CET)

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