Event: Self-learning video “First Audition? Applying for (Junior-) Professorships”

Content and aim
Detailed information and practical guidance on all phases of the appointment procedure, with specific assistance and tips for your application:

• Understanding the procedure and formal aspects of the appointment process
• Preparing the required application documents (especially CV, cover letter, and concepts), illustrated in part with sample materials
• Knowing expectations and requirements in the hearing with the appointment committee
• Preparing for the scientific presentation and teaching demonstration
• Addressing frequently asked questions and topics in the committee interview
   

Length & Topic Overview

The video has a total length of 3 h 10 min. The speed of the video can be adjusted upwards in
the video settings. The video covers the following topics:

1. Introduction & program / approx. 5 min
2. General information, appointment procedure & job advertisement / approx. 27 min
3. Documents - General / approx. 15 min
4. Documents - CV & lists / approx. 26 min
5. Documents - cover letter / approx. 17 min
6. Documents - concepts / approx. 20 min
7. Hearing - General / approx. 14 min
8. Hearing - Scientific presentation / approx. 25 min
9. Hearing - Teaching demonstration / approx. 15 min
10. Hearing – Interview, Assessment Center & concluding remarks / approx. 23 min

Material: Handout

Target Group: PostDocs of all experienced levels (R2/R3), scientists with littel to no experience with appointment procedures

Language: English

Date: 01.04. - 30.09.2026      

 

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