The Faculty of Jurisprudence invites applications for a
W3 Professorship of Criminal Law and Criminal Case Law
as of now

Reference is made to § 61, section 7, Hessisches Hochschulgesetz (HHG) and conditions of employment based on § 62 HHG. Proficient knowledge of German is expected.

We are looking for candidates who have research focus in Criminal Law and Criminal Case Law. Teaching covers compulsory subjects as well as the main focus 6 (Criminal Justice and Criminology) combined with the necessary examination work in university as well as state exams. In the framework of the main focus 6 we expect applicants to be able to teach European Criminal Law amongst other subjects. We expect the willingness to contribute to the extension of the faculty’s European and international contacts and to work interdisciplinary by taking advantage of the university’s research potential.

Justus-Liebig-University Giessen aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. Justus Liebig University Giessen is committed to increasing the number of women employed and also aims to increase its faculty leadership with individuals who have competence in dealing with gender and familiy-related issues. Justus Liebig University aims to position itself as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are welcome to apply. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be favoured.

Applicants should send a letter stating their qualifications and teaching abilities and a CV directly to: The President of Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Erwin-Stein-Gebaeude, Goethestrasse 58, 35390 Giessen, Germany, quoting reference number 1-17/10. Applications must be received by September 24th, 2010 at the latest.

Candidates are strongly recommended to refer to our webpage on employment http://www.uni-giessen.de/stellenmarkt/ and application procedures at: http://www.uni-giessen.de/stellenmarkt/merkblatt.pdf

Please only submit copies of your application documents as they cannot be returned after the application procedure is completed.