About the opportunity
The University of Cologne’s Institute for German Language and Literature II (IDSL II) is seeking a Lecturer for Special Tasks (Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben) specializing in Language Didactics and Linguistics of German. The role involves teaching in all teacher training programs for German Language and Literature, focusing on linguistic foundations and language support in contexts of multilingualism and linguistic heterogeneity. The position is a full-time, permanent appointment starting April 1, 2027.
Salary and benefits
- Diverse and equitable working environment
- Support for balancing professional and family life
- Flexible working time models
- Use of mobile work (remote work) options
- Extensive continuing education opportunities
- Occupational health management offers
- Remuneration according to Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L, subject to tariff and personal requirements
Who can apply?
- Above-average completed degree: Master's or 1st State Examination for the teaching subject German/Germanistics
- Relevant and above-average PhD (Promotion)
- Professional and teaching experience in schools and/or universities
- Teaching and research focuses that are relevant to the tasks, specifically a clear language didactics profile and sound linguistic knowledge
Required documents
- Comprehensive application documents
- Evidence of required qualifications
- Teaching evaluations (ideally)
When to apply
- Application deadline: August 31, 2026
- Position start date: April 1, 2027
How to apply
- Submit a comprehensive application including supporting evidence of the required qualifications (ideally including teaching evaluations) via the online portal at https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.
- Reference the job identification number Wiss2607-11 in the application.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Linguists with a PhD and a clear specialization in Language Didactics and multilingualism.
- Experienced educators with a background in teaching linguistic foundations within teacher training programs.
- Professionals seeking a permanent, full-time academic role with the flexibility of hybrid work options.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires a specific focus on linguistic heterogeneity and multilingualism, which may not align with all linguistic research profiles.
- While hybrid work is supported, the role is based in Cologne and requires regular on-site engagement.
- Applicants should be prepared to provide teaching evaluations as part of their application to demonstrate their pedagogical effectiveness.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is perfect for a researcher aiming to influence the future of language education in Germany. It provides a stable, full-time environment to develop a long-term research and teaching agenda focused on the critical challenges of linguistic diversity in schools.
Our take
Highly suitable for linguists with a strong didactic focus looking for a permanent academic position. Candidates whose research interests lie outside of language didactics or who require a fully remote role will find this position less suitable.
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