The Department of History at the University of Cologne (Germany) invites applications to fill the chair (W2/W3) in

19th and 20th Century International History and/or Historical Peace and Conflict Studies by October 1, 2015.

The University of Cologne is looking for a candidate with a distinguished international record of scholarly publications and research in 19th and 20th century international history and/or historical peace and conflict studies. The applicant is furthermore expected to teach beyond this field in general degree courses of the History Department with a focus on the 19th and 20th century.
The successful candidate for a W3-Professorship is expected to closely cooperate with the Institute for International Peace and Security Law located at the Faculty of Law of the University of Cologne.

According to § 36 HG NRW the applicant must have completed studies with a university degree and a PhD as well as demonstrate additional scientific achievements such as a second book, experience as an assistant professor, and pedagogical skills.
We particularly encourage applications from disabled persons. Disabled persons are given preference in case of equal qualification. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferential treatment is given to women if their professional qualifications and abilities are equivalent to other applicants.

Applicants should submit their documentation (CV, a record of publications and teaching experience, teaching evaluations (if available), and official transcripts to the office of the dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cologne, Albert-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Cologne, Germany until August 25, 2014. Please do not send the original transcripts, since the documents will not be returned.