The following professorship is to be filled at the university on 1 October 2026

The COLOGNE UNIVERSITY OF CATHOLIC THEOLOGY (KHKT) is a state-recognised ecclesiastical university

sponsored by the Cologne University of Catholic Theology (KHKT) gGmbH, whose sole shareholder

is the KHKT Foundation. The KHKT fulfils the internal scholarly, social and ecclesiastical functions

of theology as a science. Its principles and methods are based on the interdisciplinary diversity of

theology and it promotes innovative, independent and creative learning and teaching, among

other things through the targeted promotion of international exchange in research, teaching and

study. The KHKT is fundamentally based on dialogue between theology and the church with science, politics, society and culture. This requires close cooperation with other scholarly disciplines

and practice.

The following professorship is to be filled at the university on 1 October 2026:

Liturgical Studies

Remuneration is analogous to W 2 or W 3 (depending on qualifications) in an employment relationship subject to social insurance contributions.

We are looking for a candidate with high academic qualifications (doctorate in Catholic theology;

relevant teaching qualification [habilitation or equivalent]; outstanding subject-specific publications; experience in interdisciplinary work; experience in acquiring research funding), university

teaching skills and, if possible, international experience, who can comprehensively represent the

subject in research and teaching.

The KHKT pursues a concept of intensive student support and therefore requires a high level of

presence from its teaching staff at the university. We also expect the successful candidate to be

willing to participate in the university’s self-administration and to take the initiative in contributing

to the further development of the KHKT and its interdisciplinary theological profile, as well as to

the international networking of the university. The future holder of the position should be able to

teach and communicate in both German and English.

The KHKT promotes equality and is committed to the compatibility of family and career. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given priority if they are equally qualified.

Please send your application with relevant documents (CV with a description of your academic

and professional career, list of academic publications, courses and lectures, description of completed, ongoing and planned research activities and the attachment of a maximum of five of your

most important publications in PDF format ) should be sent digitally in a single PDF file by 28 February 2026 to the chair of the appointment committee:

Rector Prof. Dr. Christoph Ohly

Cologne University of Catholic Theology (KHKT)

Gleueler Str. 262-268

50935 Cologne

rektor@khkt.de

www.khkt.de