Full Professorship (W 3) in Canon Law

Full Professorship (W
3) in Canon Law

Full‑time Research and Instruction

• Final date to receive applications: 31. August 2026
• Publication date:
  8. July 2026
• Start date:
  
  At the earliest possible date.
• Scope of work:
  Full‑time position.
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The holder of the professorship represents the entire spectrum of Canon Law in research and teaching. Interdisciplinary openness and specialized research expertise within Canon Law are required. With regard to the professorship’s responsibility for teaching in theological degree programs, the candidate must possess a strong research profile in both canon law and theology. The appointee will have to contribute actively to all degree programs and interdisciplinary courses offered by the Faculty of Theology.

In addition, the successful candidate should engage in existing collaborations and projects within the faculty and shape its research profile through new initiatives and partnerships, not least with the philological, philosophical, and law faculties and with ecclesiastical institutions. A historical dimension of canon law and openness to methods from the digital humanities would be desirable.

The University of Freiburg seeks an outstanding scholar who has completed a university degree in Catholic Theology and demonstrated excellent qualifications in Canon Law, ideally including a Licentiate in Canon Law. Practical experience in a canon law‑related field (e.g., diocesan tribunals, diocesan administration, or ecclesiastical advisory bodies) is an advantage.

In all other respects, the conditions for appointment according to § 47 Landeshochschulgesetz apply.

We especially welcome female applicants for this advertised position.

We request the following application materials:

• Resumé
• Certificates and diplomas
• Complete list of publications and lectures, listing the five most important publications.
• List of current and previously completed projects and third‑party funding received.
• Concept for future research and teaching priorities.
• Teaching skills portfolio (please find the template under ).

The university supports individuals appointed to professorial positions through a Dual Career Service and a Family Service.

Please send your application including the supporting documents mentioned above and the application form citing the reference number , by 31. August 2026 at the latest. Applications may be submitted in written or electronic form.

Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Code for Practice for professorial appointments (in German).