Professor of Digital Educational Equity (Grade: W 3)

Apply now! The FernUniversität is Germany’s only state distance learning university with over 50 years of experience in lifelong learning. Our students are able to make use of flexible study options based on a blended learning study model. Our five faculties engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, producing forward-looking results and promoting social responsibility through meaningful knowledge transfer. Our guiding principles include interdisciplinary collaboration, the promotion of scientific careers, and the integration of gender and diversity perspectives in research and teaching. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is looking to appoint a new Professor of Digital Educational Equity (Grade: W 3) from 1 April 2027. We are looking for a scholar who analyzes educational equity from a theoretical perspective on inequality, encourages participation across diverse educational contexts, and promotes digital spaces as platforms for active engagement. We are looking for candidates whose theoretical and empirical research will contribute to the Institute of Educational Science and Media Research’s emerging profile in Digital Education. Candidates should demonstrate international visibility and a proven track record in independently securing third-party funding (preferably from DFG, BMBF, or ERC). Ideally, your profile should also demonstrate competencies in the area of interdisciplinary cooperation. Your teaching will represent the full breadth of education and educational science in teaching, ideally with a particular emphasis on inequality and the digital transformation of learning and educational processes. In addition, you will cooperate on the curricular development of the B.A. and M.A. degree programs in Educational Science. A commitment to inclusive teaching and social participation as well as an affinity for university development are also desirable. The professorship offers courses in undergraduate B.A. and M.A. degree programs as well as in non-degree programs and is actively involved in the further development of interdisciplinary courses offered by the faculties. Teaching at the FernUniversität integrates modern educational technologies and takes place both online and on-site. Active participation in the development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning formats in accordance with university quality standards is expected. The prerequisite for employment is academic achievement in accordance with Section 36 of the NRW Higher Education Act. Health and family-oriented aspects are an important part of our organizational culture. We offer excellent staffing and facilities, as well as support for you and your team across the various departments of the university. If we have sparked your interest and you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application accompanied by the usual documents. Please send it to the Rector of the FernUniversität in Hagen, 58084 Hagen, Germany, or by email to berufungen@fernuni-hagen.de. For further information contact: Professor Sandra Hofhues, Tel. 02331 987-2795, email: sandra.hofhues@fernuni-hagen.de The application deadline is 12 May 2026 (date of receipt at the FernUniversität in Hagen). The FernUniversität in Hagen is committed to promoting gender equality and equal opportunities. This call for applications is expressly aimed at applicants from all genders; applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act. The rights of persons with a severe disability or persons of equal status to be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability remain unaffected. By sending your application to the above email address, you consent to your application documents being processed, stored and used for the purpose of the appointment procedure. FernUniversität in Hagen Dezernat 3.3 Personalentwicklung Universitätsstraße 47 58097 Hagen FernUniversität in Hagen Dezernat 3.3 Personalentwicklung Universitätsstraße 47 58097 Hagen