The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 21.000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.

The Institute of Sport and Sport Science (IfSS) at the Faculty of Social Sciences is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position to be filled at the earliest possible date:

Professorship (W2) for Sport Pedagogy and Sport Didactics (m/f/d)

Application deadline:
01.04.2026

Date of hire: as soon as possible

Vacancy number:
39121
We are looking for a personality who represents the field of sport pedagogy and sport didactics in its entire breadth in research and teaching. The focus of the professorship is on teacher training at the Institute of Sport and Sport Science (IfSS). Therefore, applicants should be experienced in research and teaching in relation to the field of school.

Prerequisites are:

• a university degree in sports science (preferably in teacher training)
• a subject-related PhD and a habilitation (or habilitation-equivalent achievements)
• relevant publications in the field of sport pedagogy and sport didactics
• profound knowledge in methods of empirical educational research
• pedagogical aptitude, proven by relevant teaching experience

In addition, a research focus in the area of the cross-cutting themes (Querschnittsthemen) specified in the Hessian Teacher Education Act (HLbG) is expected. One research focus should address issues of the transfer of knowledge and thus align with the orientation of the Transfer and Application Center Sport in Kassel (task).

Furthermore, a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation within and beyond the university is expected. Experience in the acquisition of external funding is desired.

Please note that only applications received via the application portal of the University of Kassel can be considered.

Please submit the following documents: CV, list of publications, list of lectures and teaching evaluations, list of externally funded projects (please describe your own contribution), copies of certificates and documents and three selected representative publications.

Prerequisites:

The employment and performance requirements apply pursuant to §§ 67 and 68 of the Higher Education Act of Hesse (HessHG). Pursuant to § 68(4), a post whose job description provides for the performance of school pedagogical, subject didactic or educational science tasks in teacher training should only be held by those who can prove that they have completed three years of school practice after completing their training. If the candidate has not worked as a teacher in schools, he/she should describe how he/she has been involved in school practice (school-related research projects, supervision of school placements, etc.).

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof. Dr. Norbert Hagemann, Tel.: +49 561 804 - 5242, E-Mail: n.hagemann(at)uni-kassel.de.

In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.

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The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled. One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance.