The University of Koblenz is Germany’s youngest university—yet it also boasts a long academic tradition. Interdisciplinary
and cross-departmental collaboration, as well as short distances across campus, define everyday life at the university. As
an interdisciplinary university in northern Rhineland-Palatinate with approximately 9,800 students, we embody
knowledge, transformation, and innovation in our focus areas of “Education,” “Computer Science,” “Culture and Educa-
tion,” and “Materials and Environment.” We are committed to forward-looking teacher training for all types of schools
and shape the transfer of knowledge to society and the regional economy.
Join our team and help shape our future development!
The part-time position (29.25 hours/week) is limited to three
years. The fixed-term appointment is governed by the provi-
sions of the German Act on Fixed-Term Employment Con-
tracts in Academia (WissZeitVG). Teaching responsibilities are
defined by the regulations of the Rhineland-Palatinate Higher
Education Teaching Obligation Ordinance (HLehrVO). The
teaching language is German.
Your Responsibilities
In the Physical Geography research group, your responsibilities
will include teaching courses, primarily for the teacher training
programs in Geography and the Bio/Geosciences program, as
well as participating in the research group’s projects. The posi-
tion offers the opportunity for academic advancement through
the completion of a dissertation. The dissertation topic must be
selected within the framework of a research project of the re-
search group in the field of landscape genesis/geoarchaeology.
Your Profile
Requirements:
- A successfully completed university degree in Geography
(M.Sc./M.Ed.), Earth Sciences (M.Sc.), or Geoarchaeology
(M.Sc.)
- Interest in physical-geographical issues at the intersection
of Quaternary research and geoarchaeology
- Willingness to undertake fieldwork stays lasting several
weeks in Germany and abroad
- Good language skills in German and English
- Motivation, ability to work in a team, and strong communi-
cation and organizational skills
Experience in the micromorphological analysis of sediment and
soil thin sections and in digital image processing is advanta-
geous. Theoretical and practical knowledge of additional sedi-
mentological and pedological laboratory and field methods is
welcome.
The State of Rhineland-Palatinate and the University of Koblenz
advocate a concept of intensive student support and therefore
expect a high level of faculty presence on campus.
We offer
- an exciting and highly varied scope of responsibilities
within a collegial team with open communication struc-
tures
- compensation according to Pay Grade 13 of the TV-L, as
well as
- the standard social benefits in the public sector as per the
TV-L (annual bonus, pension plan (VBL))
- Work-life balance, flexible working hours
- Extensive opportunities for continuing education and pro-
fessional development
- Diverse sports program with health-promoting activities
The University of Koblenz welcomes applications from all age
groups, regardless of gender identity, disability, ethnic or cultural
background, religion, worldview, or sexual orientation. We are
striving to increase the proportion of women and are therefore
particularly interested in applications from women. In cases of
equal suitability and qualifications, women will be given prefer-
ence if they are underrepresented. People with severe disabili-
ties will be given preference if their professional and personal
qualifications are otherwise equal.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Martin Kehl
(email: [email protected], phone: 0261 287 2277).
Please send your complete application materials by August 28,
2026, quoting the reference number 061/2026, exclusively via
email as a single PDF file to [email protected].
Please refrain from submitting application photos. Upon comple-
tion of the selection process, the application materials will be de-
stroyed in accordance with data protection regulations.
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