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Goethe University of Frankfurt invites applications for the following position of

Professor (W3) of Romance Literary and Cultural Studies

in the Institute of Romance Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Modern Languages. The appointment to this position as civil servant or public employee begins at the earliest convenience.
The professorship represents Spanish-speaking and French-speaking literatures and cultures, covering their entire spectrum in teaching and research, but especially Francophone and Latin American Studies. A research focus on contemporary literatures and a focus on literary translation/literary transfer is also desireable. The professorship participates in the interdisciplinary research networks of the department as well as in the institute's Bachelor, teacher training and Master degree programmes (including particularly the Master ‘Moving Cultures’) and is involved in the development of new study curricula. An above-average doctorate, habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements are required. Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding is expected. The professorship is also involved in teacher training; experiences in and concepts for teaching the scientific contents in question in schools are welcome. Regarding third mission and knowledge transfer, cooperations with Frankfurt’s numerous cultural and scientific institutions are a plus. A close collaboration within the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU) is possible. The formal hiring requirements are defined in sections 67, and 68 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (Hessisches Hochschulgesetz). Goethe University is actively committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. In particular, we are welcoming applications by qualified women and people with a migrant background. At Goethe University, a special emphasis is placed on creating and sustaining a family-friendly work and research environment. Where applicants are otherwise equally qualified, preference is given to candidates with disabilities or equivalent. The same applies to women in fields in which they are under-represented. To apply, please send a CV, a list of publications, an overview of your research and teaching activities, a teaching and research statement as well as diplomas and certificates and a selection of recent course evaluations online at by 08/07/2025. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Romana Radlwimmer (service@lingua.uni-frankfurt.de). For further information about the appointment process, the legal framework and data protection: