The University of Passau (Germany) invites applications for the tenured position of a
The applicant will be expected to make a positive contribution to both research and teaching
in the department. Therefore the applicant is expected to teach the MA and Diploma in
International, Cultural, and Business Studies at the University of Passau and to cooperate in
the Bavarian Research Union for Area Studies (FORAREA).
The main requirement is to be able to teach the recent history of Southeast Asian states.
Requirements
The applicant is expected to have done some research on two or more Southeast Asian
countries with different cultural traditions and have both a written and a spoken knowledge
of at least one major Southeast Asian language -- preferably Indonesian.
A university degree, PhD and habilitation, or qualification equivalent to a habilitation as well
as teaching experience are further requirements for the position. A good knowledge of
German is required.
At the time of appointment, the applicant must not be older than 52.
As the University of Passau is endeavouring to increase the number of women in research
and teaching, qualified female applicants are particularly invited to submit their
applications.
Applications from seriously disabled persons will be given preference in the case of equal
qualifications.
Application
Applications accompanied by a curriculum vitae with a detailed description of the academic
career, diplomas, a list of publications, and a list of courses taught should be submitted by
October 31, 1996 to :
The Rector of the University of Passau
Dr-Hans-Kapfinger-Strasse 22
D-94032 Passau
Germany