Stellenbezeichnung Musicology / Sound Studies

Faculty : Faculty II : School of Education, Architecture and the Arts ID : 5927

The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research.

It currently has around 15,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences.

With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.

We are seeking :

for the Institut Kunst und Musik in Faculty II : School of Education, Architecture and the Arts to begin as soon as possible, a

University Professor (W3)

for Musicology / Sound Studies

Your Responsibilities :

The Institute of Music has a focus on music teacher education (all teaching positions). Currently, the Institute is strategically realigning itself and is looking for a nationally and internationally oriented personality who will help shape its future profile.

Your music-related teaching in the teacher training programs, incorporating historical perspectives, should contribute to the reciprocal effect of practice and reflection and thus to the increased coherence of artistic, scientific, and pedagogical qualifications.

In addition, you should develop a cultural-anthropological and / or cultural-historical focus in the field of sound studies.

A focus on music of recent history and the present is expected, taking into account global diversity.

You will actively participate in the strategic development of the cross-institutional, interdisciplinary collaborations of Faculty II (Education Architecture Arts).

Participation in the cultural studies master's programs at the University of Siegen and in the development of new programs within Faculty II is expected.

Willingness to work in the Center for Teacher Training and Educational Research (ZLB) and on educational research projects is expected.

Your profile :

• You fulfill the legal requirements for employment ( 36 HG NRW). Information on this and further advice at
• You have at least a doctorate (PhD) in musicology or in another cultural studies subject.
• Your breadth of expertise is reflected in at least two different music-related areas of focus, at least one of which is cultural anthropology and / or cultural history.
• Research focuses on the interaction between musical practise and reflektion are desirable.
• A research interest in sound studies is an advantage.
• You can incorporate historical perspectives on music into your teaching.
• A special Commitment to teaching and active and constructive participation in academic self-governance is expected.
• Willingness for inter-institutional, interdisciplinary cooperation within Faculty II as well as with other faculties of the University of Siegen is expected.
• Experiences in obtaining external funding and in Third Mission activities is desirable.
• It is an advantage if you can deliver your teaching in both German and English.

We look forward to receiving your application package by 17.03.2024. Please submit applications solely via our Job Application Portal (