Professorship (W3) Cultural Education and Inclusion

Organisation/Company Technische Universität Dortmund Department Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Research Field Cultural studies » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 2 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at TU Dortmund University is offering the following position (starting at the earliest possible date):

Professorship (W3) Cultural Education and Inclusion

Our profile

TU Dortmund University comprises 17 departments in the natural and engineering sciences as well as the humanities and social sciences and is a dynamic university with a strong profile in research, teaching, promotion of young scientists and transfer. The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the largest research and teaching institutions in Europe addressing the inclusion of people with disabilities, impairments and social disadvantages. It has established three research clusters: “Education, Schooling, Inclusion” – “Work, Inclusion, Health” – “Technology, Inclusion, Participation”. As a result of numerous university and non-university collaborations, the Department is embedded in an attractive research environment.

Profile of the professorship

You represent the field Cultural Education and Inclusion in research and further develop this with (inter-)national visibility. In doing so, you participate in the research cluster “Education, Schooling, Inclusion” of the Department and in research networks and cooperations within and outside TU Dortmund University. You are committed to acquiring third-party funding, promoting early career researchers and participating appropriately in the teaching activities of the department.

You have obtained a doctorate with above-average success and have acquired a post-doctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation) or an equivalent qualification. You are researching in the field of cultural education and inclusion in at least one of the following three areas: movement/dance, art, music. You have demonstrated your research reputation in the field covered by the professorship through continuous (also international) publications in recognized peer-reviewed venues, especially in recent years, and have been successful in the independent acquisition of research-related competitively awarded third-party funding. Participation in national and, ideally, international research networks is expected. Additionally, you have the potential for teaching excellence. Social and leadership skills and the willingness to participate in academic self-administration complete your profile. Moreover, the recruitment requirements in Sections 36 and 37 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, HG) apply.

We offer an excellent academic environment and attractive cooperation opportunities with renowned international, national, and regional partners. The metropolitan Ruhr Area with the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) guarantees short distances to a diversity of partners from science and industry. With our Dual Career Service, we support your partner in finding professional opportunities in the region, if desired. We will be happy to provide information about housing and living in Dortmund and help you find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Service will support you upon your arrival in Germany.

Diversity welcome

A central goal of TU Dortmund University is to promote diversity and equal opportunities. We strive to significantly increase the percentage of women in research and teaching and therefore welcome applications from female academics. We give preference to severely disabled applicants if their qualifications meet the requirements. We support the compatibility of family and career and promote gender equality in academia and research.

Your application

If you are interested in the position, please submit your application by via our application portal.
Details on the application process and the preparation of application documents can be found here:
berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application
Questions will be answered by the Dean of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences,
Professor Dr. Jörg-Tobias Kuhn,
Tel: +49 231/755 – 4541 or

Further information about the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences can be found at reha.tu-dortmund.de/en/