Universität Hamburg is dedicated to sustainability, equal opportunity and family-friendly policies. We also prize cultural diversity, communication and interaction among people from different backgrounds and with different lifestyles. The School of Humanities invites applications for a W2 PROFESSORSHIP FOR AFRICAN LINGUISTICS WITH A FOCUS ON LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT commencing on 1 October 2015, Ref. No. 2227/W2 Applicants are expected to have international research experience as well as a successful track record in acquiring external funding and carrying out externally-funded projects. The University places particular emphasis on the quality of teaching and therefore requests that applicants provide details of their teaching experience and objectives. Universität Hamburg seeks to increase the proportion of women in teaching and research and we therefore especially encourage qualified female academics to apply. Section 14 (3) of the Hamburg Higher Education Act (HmbHG) applies. Tasks: The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and teach in the field of African linguistics. The successful candidate is expected to participate in the Collaborative Research Centre Manuscript Cultures. Section 12 (7) of the Hamburg Higher Education Act (HmbHG) applies. Requirements: Academic qualifications and additional requirements as specified in §15 of the Hamburg Higher Education Act. Her/his record of academic publication and teaching experience should testify to a focus on African languages in their social and cultural settings, relating to two different African language families at least. Experience in sociolinguistic fieldwork in Africa is a necessary prerequisite. Qualified disabled candidates receive preference in the application process. Foreign applicants are expected to be proficient in either German or English. The deadline for applications is 26. March 2015. Please submit your application, including the standard documents and reference code 2227/W2 to: An den Präsidenten der Universität Hamburg Stellenausschreibungen Mittelweg 177 20148 Hamburg or via email to: UniHHAusschreibungsstelle@verw.uni-hamburg.de Universität Hamburg is certified by the family-friendly higher education audit