The Faculty of Economics at the Open University of Hagen stands for excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in distance learning. At our chair, we offer you a unique environment for academic work and personal development, with a broad spectrum of research topics and courses as well as strong international networks.
Your tasks:
- Actively participate in and present research: Collaboration on exciting research projects of the chair as well as the development and presentation of individual solutions.
- Supporting teaching: Participation in courses (in person, online and on the web)
- Developing study materials: Creation and revision of high-quality multimedia distance learning materials
- Supervision of seminar papers, bachelor's theses and master's theses: from the initial idea to successful implementation
- Taking on responsibility: Participation in the administrative tasks of the chair and academic self-governance
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Benefits
- A position for your own academic qualification, optionally also for a doctorate, with a contract duration of up to three years; the specific contract duration will depend on your personal qualifications and your qualification goal.
- Subsequent continued employment to achieve your qualification goal or for further academic qualification, as well as a temporary increase in the scope of employment, are being sought.
- An interesting and independent job with fair pay according to the collective agreement.
- The opportunity to participate in (inter)national conferences and expand your network not only in the academic world.
- Access to a wealth of resources
- Support for your research projects as well as promotion of your academic career and scientific qualification
- Flexible working hours and "home office" options
- A future-oriented working environment and good technical infrastructure
- The opportunity to help shape the future of education
- Active support for your professional goals through training and development opportunities
- Numerous benefits of public service employment, such as an attractive company pension scheme (VBL) for employees, 30 days of vacation, an annual bonus, and a secure job even in times of crisis.
- Support in reconciling family and career (including emergency childcare)
- A green campus with good parking facilities and good public transport connections.
- Canteen and distance learning café with a varied and balanced selection
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
February 18, 2026How To Apply
