Constituting the Appointment Committee by the Dean (Berufungskommission, BK)

The BK is appointed at the latest by the application deadline.

Viewing applications and selection procedure

• The applications are prepared for viewing by the BK members
• All applicants get a confirmation of receipt
• The BK selects suitable applicants to be invited to an appointment lecture open to university members
• The BK may also invite applicants to a special “teaching lecture”
• Those invited will be informed in advance by the BK chairperson about the procedure for the appointment lecture and the discussion/interview with the BK
• You will have a contact person assisting you on the day you are at the university
• After hearing the appointment lectures, expert reviews will be obtained for the final selection.

Creating the final candidates list and appointment procedure

• After the last appointment lecture and receipt of the external expert reviews, the BK meets again to create a list, usually with three applicants
• The BK decision on the final candidates list is presented to the expanded faculty committee for a decision
• The appointment procedure is forwarded to the Vice President for Research, Appointment Strategy and Knowledge and Technology Transfer
• The Academic Senate (AS) submits a statement on its position
• Finally, the appointment recommendations are sent to the responsible Senate committee with the request for an offer of a professorship.

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Guidelines for Carrying Out Professorial Appointment Procedures (PDF, only available in German)