"Full Professor of General Practice (salary group W3)"

The Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a

Full Professor of General Practice (salary group W3)

at the Institute of General Practice. This is a full-time and permanent position planned to be filled by March 1, 2027.

We seek to appoint an internationally recognized leader in general practice, who will be responsible for representing the subject of general practice in research, teaching, and training, as well as taking on responsibility as medical director for the medical practice in Eckental linked to Uniklinikum Erlangen. We expect collaboration with outpatient and inpatient facilities, in particular with the local network of general practice healthcare facilities that also teach and carry out research. Extensive experience in interdisciplinary research projects is a requirement.

According to the relevant degree program regulations, the professor will be expected to participate in the degree programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Midwifery Science, Logopedics, Molecular Medicine, and Medical Process Management.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record in research and teaching. They are required to have a university degree and a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and additional postdoctoral qualifications (either a habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications). These qualifications may also have been achieved in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as assistant professor). Candidates must provide evidence of a license to practice medicine in the field of general practice.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out administrative duties and take a proactive approach to raising third-party funding. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Please submit your complete application (CV, list of publications, teaching concept, research concept and a gender and diversity concept, max. 2 pages each, list of third-party funding, copies of certificates and degrees) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by January 1, 2026, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Please contact the Dean at med-berufungen@fau.de with any questions.