W2 professorship (m/f/d) in Special Education
W2 professorship (m/f/d) in Special Education
Position Description
We are seeking a candidate with expertise in special or rehabilitation education, particularly in the areas of learning, emotional, and social development. The role emphasizes educational processes within school and inclusive settings, including special education assessment, the development of individualized support plans, and the cultivation of professional relationships within schools and youth services.
Your Qualifications
- A degree in special education for teaching at special education schools, including the First State Examination and a doctorate, or an equivalent qualification; completion of the Second State Examination is considered an advantage.
- Several years of professional experience as a special education teacher or comparable experience.
- A research profile focused on learning and/or emotional and social development, including the assessment and support of children in school settings.
- Additional language skills in French and/or another foreign language are an advantage, as is proof of international contacts and experience.
- A university degree in a relevant field
- Teaching skills, generally verified by experience in teaching or training and by participation in advanced and further training courses in higher education didactics
- A special aptitude for scientific work, as demonstrated, as a rule, by the quality of a doctorate
- Special achievements in the application or development of scientific knowledge and methods gained during at least five years of professional practice, of which at least three years must have been spent outside the higher education sector, in a field corresponding to the subject being represented
- Strong language skills in German and English
Your Tasks
- The goal is to create a new master's program in special education in cooperation with Saarland University
- The development of subject-specific teaching modules and the corresponding assessment formats
- Active involvement in the further development of the School of Social Sciences and the htw saar
- Willingness to cooperate and work in an interdisciplinary manner across different fields of study
- Representing your subject area in teaching, research and academic development
- Participation in applied research projects, as well as establishing and maintaining cooperation with professional practice and research institutes
- Willingness to teach courses in English
- On-site presence at the university in order to provide optimal support for students
What We Offer
- Initial funding for your research projects
- A research and transfer organization to facilitate contacts with the industry and social organizations and help implement projects
- A didactic training program for internal qualification
Your Application
Please send your application with the short applicant profile (m/f/d) available on our homepage at htwsaar.de/stellenausschreibungen as well as your curriculum vitae, scholarly background, a description of your professional activities within and outside the university sector, copies of certificates, a list of publications, a brief concept outlining potential areas you wish to focus on in teaching, research and transfer, quoting the reference number 757 by 05.09.2026, in electronic form only to berufungsverfahren@htwsaar.de
The appointment lectures are scheduled for June 8, 2026, and June 9, 2026.
We would particularly like to encourage women and international applicants (m/f/d) to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given special consideration in cases of equal suitability.
Contact Information
For questions about your suitability/qualifications and the application modalities:
Prof. Dr. Iris Leisner-Ruppin
Chair of the Appointment Committee
T. +49 (0) 681 5867–491
iris.leisner-ruppin@htwsaar.de
For administrative queries:
Katja Römer
Administrative assistant for appointment procedures
T. +49 (0) 681 5867–429
katja.roemer@htwsaar.de