OpenFieldProfessor (W2) in Public Administrative Law and Municipal Governance
Tenured W2 professorship responsible for lecturing core public law curricula, directing administrative research, and examining civil service candidates.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed Second State Examination in Law (Volljurist) with above-average honours and completed doctorate (Dr. iur.).
- English language proficiency
- Fluent German legal instruction capability (C2 level).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for German university professorship appointments.
- Thesis / Research statement
- List of scholarly publications in public law, municipal codes, or administrative court procedure.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts from German law faculties or supreme administrative courts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- W2 civil service professorship: €78,000 to €92,000 per annum with Saxon state civil service tenure
- Application fee
- Zero employment application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- State academic civil service employment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2027 (Faculty Appointment Round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Academy of Public Administration of Saxony documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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