Professorship (W 3) Science Education with a focus on Didactics of Natural and Social Sciences

The University of Wuppertal is a dynamic, networked and research-oriented campus university. Collectively, more than 25,000 researchers, academic staff and students face the challenges of science, education, culture, economics, society, technology and the environment.

The University of Wuppertal invites applications for a professorship in Science Education with a focus on Primary Science Teaching. The position will be based in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. We are looking for an outstanding personality who will continuously develop this area in research and teaching.

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• You represent the field of science education (Didactics of Natural and Social Sciences) in research, with a focus on the scientific perspectives or subject-specific teaching methodology of the related disciplines (biology, chemistry, physics) in a comprehensive way.
• Your research activities relate to primary science education and may include topics such as multi-perspectivity, digitalization/digitality, and education for sustainable development.
• You have experience in teaching courses in science education with a focus on natural sciences. You will contribute to the teaching of primary science education for both primary and special needs education.
• You are able to collaborate across disciplines. Interdisciplinary cooperation within the Institute of Geography and Primary Science Education, within School 2, as well as with School 4 is expected. Active participation in Research Areas 2, 3, or 4 at the University of Wuppertal is desired.
• You cooperate with both school-based and out-of-school partners.
• You have experience in acquiring third-party funding.
• Experience in school settings is desirable.
• You are familiar with the German school system and have proficiency in the language of instruction, German, at least at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed degree (university or university of applied sciences).
• Special aptitude for academic work, usually demonstrated by the quality of a doctorate, a topic relevant to the advertised position is desirable.
• Further relevant scientific achievements performed during a first professorship include junior professorships, habilitations, employment as a research assistant at a university or at a non-university research institution and scientific positions in business, in administration or another social field in Germany or abroad.
• Pedagogical aptitude, which is proven by appropriate previous experience or, exceptionally, demonstrated in the appointment procedure.

You are able to demonstrate your qualification for the position by publications, relevant teaching experience, international orientation (e.g., international collaborations, activities in national and international committees), the successful acquisition of third-party funds, project/practical experience, etc. Please enclose relevant certificates and supporting documents with your application.

At the University of Wuppertal, we appreciate individual and cultural differences of our employees and support gender equality, equal opportunities, reconciliation of family and working life. Applications from persons of any gender and persons with disabilities as well as persons with an equivalent status are highly welcome. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia, women will be given preferential consideration unless there are compelling reasons in favour of an applicant who is not female. The same applies to applications from disabled persons, who will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

Start
01 October 2026

Salary
W3 LBesG NRW

Reference Code
P25007

Contact person
Dean Prof Dr Ralph Radach

Applications via
stellenausschreibungen.uni-wuppertal.de

Application deadline
06 October 2025

Formal requirements
§ 36 Section 1 HG NRW

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Job details

Title
Professorship (W 3) Science Education with a focus on Didactics of Natural and Social Sciences

Employer
Bergische Universität Wuppertal (BUW)

Location
Bergische Universität Wuppertal Wuppertal, Germany

Published
2025-09-05

Application deadline
2025-10-06 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Job type
Professor

Field
Didactics, Primary Education, Science Education, Special Education