The Institute of Philosophy at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy seeks to fill the follow position:
Academic Assistant (m/f/x)
Job posting from 2025-08-07 · Reference number 119/2025
Remuneration
salary group E 13 TV-L / salary grade W 1
Term
initial fixed term of 3 years
Volume
100% of a full-time position
Start date
1 April 2026
Tasks and employment status, including the fixed term and conditions for extension, are set out in Sect. 76 and 77 of the Saxon higher education act (Sächsisches Hochschulgesetz, SächsHSG). A temporary civil service position is possible if the requirements under civil service law are met. The provisions of the German act on fixed-term employment contracts in academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG) apply to the employment relationship.
Founded in 1409, Leipzig University is one of Germany’s largest universities and a leader in research and medical training. With around 30,000 students and more than 5000 members of staff across 14 faculties, it is at the heart of the vibrant and outward-looking city of Leipzig. Leipzig University offers an innovative and international working environment as well as an exciting range of career opportunities in research, teaching, knowledge and technology transfer, infrastructure and administration.

Your tasks

• Research in the field of theoretical philosophy with the aim of obtaining a habilitation
• Teaching in philosophy (4 teaching hours per week)
• Supervision of students’ dissertations and final theses (bachelor’s, master’s, and teaching degree programmes)
• Participation in academic self-governance

We are looking for

• Research in the field of theoretical philosophy with the aim of obtaining a habilitation
• Teaching in philosophy (4 teaching hours per week)
• Supervision of students’ dissertations and final theses (bachelor’s, master’s, and teaching degree programmes)
• Participation in academic self-governance

What we offer

• A role with significant scope for autonomy in the dynamic environment of a large university
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
• Targeted personal development in all stages of your career, with opportunities for further training
• A wide range of occupational health management services
• A discounted local transport ticket

Research, teaching, knowledge and technology transfer, infrastructure and administration all benefit from a diversity of perspectives. Leipzig University is therefore committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religion, cultural or social background, age, or sexual orientation. The University is seeking to increase the proportion of women in positions of responsibility and therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply.
Applicants with severe disabilities or those with equivalent status under Book IX of the German Social Code will be given preference if equally qualified. If you have any questions regarding accessibility or require assistance during the application process, please contact the Leipzig University disability officer at:
schwerbehindertenvertretung@uni-leipzig.de
Have we sparked your interest?
Please send your application with the usual documents to Dean Prof. Dr. Astrid Lorenz via our online application portal by 3 September 2025. If you have any questions regarding the content of the advertised position, please contact us by telephone at Prof. Dr. Adrian Haddock 0341/97-35821.
https://uni-leipzig.b-ite.careers/jobposting/dfa5ec3294de3cf36193fcad725d0173b460c3c

• Research in the field of theoretical philosophy with the aim of obtaining a habilitation
• Teaching in philosophy (4 teaching hours per week)
• Supervision of students’ dissertations and final theses (bachelor’s, master’s, and teaching degree programmes)
• Participation in academic self-governanc