No Offer Description Trier University conducts socially relevant research and teaching at the cutting edge, with a strong focus on digitalisation, interdisciplinarity, and diversity. At the heart of its work is the individual and their relationship to society, law, business, and the environment. With more than 10,000 students and around 2,000 employees, Trier University is one of the largest employers in the European border region of Trier. Short distances on a green campus, a vibrant academic community, and an open-minded working culture offer many opportunities to make a difference. In Department V – Law at Trier University, the following position is to be filled as of 1 April 2027 with lifetime tenure as a civil servant: W3 Professorship in German Public Law, German and International Financial and Tax Law (m/f/x) The University is seeking a scholar who will represent the fields named in this call in both research and teaching across their full breadth, with particular emphasis on international tax law. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department’s legal education programme in the compulsory curriculum as well as in specialisation area 7, “German and International Tax Law.” Experience in acquiring third-party funding is required. The ability to teach undergraduate courses in German is required. The ability to also teach these courses in English or French is considered an asset. Willingness to contribute to existing or future Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree programmes within the Department is desirable. The official duties associated with the position are set out in Section 48 of the Higher Education Act of Rhineland-Palatinate (HochSchG). The formal appointment requirements are governed by Section 49 HochSchG. Reference is also made to Section 50 (5), sentences 5 and 6, HochSchG. The State of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University follow a supervision concept that requires a high level of presence of academic staff on campus. Trier University is committed to increasing the proportion of women among its staff and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent status pursuant to Section 2 (3) of Book IX of the German Social Code (SGB IX) will be given preferential consideration where qualifications are equal (please provide appropriate documentation). If the requirements for appointment as a lifetime civil servant are not met, employment may alternatively be offered on the basis of a regular employment contract. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, a list of presentations and publications, and an overview of previous teaching experience (including evaluation results). Applications must be submitted exclusively in electronic form no later than 1 October 2026 to the Dean of Department V – Law, Prof. Dr. Birgit Peters, Trier University, 54286 Trier, Germany, at: dekanatfb5@uni-trier.de Applicants are also requested to submit electronically up to five publications that demonstrate their suitability for the advertised position, in particular the doctoral dissertation and habilitation thesis, where applicable. For further information on the processing of your personal data, please refer to the privacy notice for application procedures pursuant to Article 13 GDPR on our website. Applications in a single pdf-file until 1st of October 2026 to: dekanatfb5@uni-trier.de Universität Trier, Dekanin des Fachbereichs V Prof. Dr. Birgit Peters 54286 Trier Kontakt Dr. Monika Heinbücher-Johlen Tel. +49 651 201-2523 Mail: dekanatfb5@uni-trier.de www.jura.uni-trier.de Where to apply E-mail: dekanatfb5@uni-trier.de Requirements Research Field: Juridical sciences » Other Education Level: PhD or equivalent Internal Application form(s) needed P03_26 W3 Prof. FB V Engl.pdf (English, 58.19 KB - PDF) Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Universität Trier Country: Germany Contact State/Province: Rhineland-Palatinate City: Trier Website: https://www.uni-trier.de/index.php?id=1&L=2 Street: Universitätsring 15 Postal Code: 54296