ARIADNEall application training: Applying for Professorships in Germany; 10.10.25, 9-17h

Duration: 3,25 h
The aim of the webcast is to provide participants with detailed information about all phases of
the appointment procedure for professorships (focus Germany), and to give them concrete
advice and tips for their applications. The webcast will first deal with the procedure and the
formal aspects of the appointment process. Afterwards, all necessary application documents
(especially CV, cover letter, research and teaching concept) will be discussed in detail and partly
illustrated with sample materials. The third part addresses all aspects of the hearing. Participants
will learn about the requirements for the application talk and the demonstration lecture. In
addition, the most frequently asked questions in the interview with the selection committee will
be discussed.
Participants will receive a Vimeo link (plus password) that allows them to stream the video on demand.
The video is available for three weeks.

Material

Handout, analysis sheet job advertisement, example CVs, list of collected interview questions,
sample research and teaching concept
Participants will receive a Dropbox link to download the materials.

Needed time: about 2 h
In the webcast, different tasks for the implementation of the contents are proposed and
instructed: Revising the CV, formulating the introductory paragraph of the cover letter
(presentation of one’s profile), preparing a 3-min talk to present one’s profile (introductory part
of the scientific presentation).
Watching the video and preparing a 3-min talk are mandatory for a meaningful participation in
the workshop.

Planned duration: 8 h (including 1h lunch break)
In the workshop, participants will first have the opportunity to clarify any unanswered questions
they may have about applying for professorships. Afterwards, it is planned that all participants
give their prepared 3-minute presentation on the introduction of their own profile (introductory
part of the scientific presentation) and receive feedback from the participants and the trainer.
The short presentations will be video recorded. The participants will receive their video
afterwards for better comprehensibility of the feedback. Finally, the interview with the search
committee is discussed. Here, the participants will answer some typical interview questions and
will also receive feedback on these. In addition, an interview simulation is planned.