W3 Professorship in Political Science (focus: IR & Sustainability)

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Daniel Bischof
Fri, Aug 8, 2025 7:25 AM

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Münster invites applications for a:

W3 Professorship in Political Science with a focus on International Sustainability

Application deadline: 26 September 2025

This is a permanent, full professorship (W3); for more infos on the German academic system see here https://www.research-in-germany.org/en/your-goal/advanced-research/career-options-and-dual-careers/professorship.html. The position focuses on the political dimensions of sustainability in an international context — including, but not limited to, international political economy of sustainability, global sustainability governance, international links between climate change and conflict, or the analysis of social and political processes in the contexts of sustainability, justice, and/or transformation.

What we offer:

  • W3 professorship (=Chair) allowing you to establish your own research group
  • Excellent research environment with interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
  • Collegial and collaborative atmosphere
  • Located in Münster — a highly livable, family-friendly city

We are looking for:

  • A strong international publication record
  • Experience in seeking competitive third-party funding
  • Willingness to engage in academic self-governance
  • Ability to teach in English

For full details and application instructions, see the official posting here:
https://jobs.zeit.de/jobs/w3-professorship-in-political-science-with-a-focus-on-international-sustainability-universitaet-muenster-muenster-1100472#SPCoLCw=
https://jobs.zeit.de/jobs/w3-professorship-in-political-science-with-a-focus-on-international-sustainability-universitaet-muenster-muenster-1100472#SPCoLCw=

I am chairing the search committee — feel free to reach out with any questions.

Best wishes,

Daniel Bischof
Professor in Comparative Politics | University of Münster
Associate Professor | Aarhus University
www.danbischof.com http://www.danbischof.com/

http://www.danbischof.com/

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Münster invites applications for a: *W3 Professorship in Political Science with a focus on International Sustainability* **Application deadline: 26 September 2025** This is a permanent, full professorship (W3); for more infos on the German academic system see here <https://www.research-in-germany.org/en/your-goal/advanced-research/career-options-and-dual-careers/professorship.html>. The position focuses on the political dimensions of sustainability in an international context — including, but not limited to, international political economy of sustainability, global sustainability governance, international links between climate change and conflict, or the analysis of social and political processes in the contexts of sustainability, justice, and/or transformation. What we offer: + W3 professorship (=Chair) allowing you to establish your own research group + Excellent research environment with interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities + Collegial and collaborative atmosphere + Located in Münster — a highly livable, family-friendly city We are looking for: - A strong international publication record - Experience in seeking competitive third-party funding - Willingness to engage in academic self-governance - Ability to teach in English For full details and application instructions, see the official posting here: https://jobs.zeit.de/jobs/w3-professorship-in-political-science-with-a-focus-on-international-sustainability-universitaet-muenster-muenster-1100472#SPCoLCw= <https://jobs.zeit.de/jobs/w3-professorship-in-political-science-with-a-focus-on-international-sustainability-universitaet-muenster-muenster-1100472#SPCoLCw=> I am chairing the search committee — feel free to reach out with any questions. Best wishes, Daniel Bischof Professor in Comparative Politics | University of Münster Associate Professor | Aarhus University www.danbischof.com <http://www.danbischof.com/> <http://www.danbischof.com/>