W3 Professorship in German Public Law, German and International Financial and Tax Law (m/f/x)

Trier University conducts socially relevant research and teaching at the cutting edge, with a strong focus

on digitalisation, interdisciplinarity, and diversity. At the heart of its work is the individual and their

relationship to society, law, business, and the environment. With more than 10,000 students and around

2,000 employees, Trier University is one of the largest employers in the European border region of Trier.

Short distances on a green campus, a vibrant academic community, and an open-minded working

culture offer many opportunities to make a difference.

In Department V – Law at Trier University, the following position is to be filled as of 1 April 2027 with

lifetime tenure as a civil servant:

W3 Professorship in German Public Law, German and

International Financial and Tax Law (m/f/x)

The University is seeking a scholar who will represent the fields named in this call in both research and

teaching across their full breadth, with particular emphasis on international tax law. The successful

candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department’s legal education programme in the

compulsory curriculum as well as in specialisation area 7, “German and International Tax Law.”

Experience in acquiring third-party funding is required. The ability to teach undergraduate courses in

German is required. The ability to also teach these courses in English or French is considered an asset.

Willingness to contribute to existing or future Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree programmes within the

Department is desirable.

The official duties associated with the position are set out in Section 48 of the Higher Education Act of

Rhineland-Palatinate (HochSchG). The formal appointment requirements are governed by Section 49

HochSchG. Reference is also made to Section 50 (5), sentences 5 and 6, HochSchG.

The State of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University follow a supervision concept that requires a high

level of presence of academic staff on campus. Trier University is committed to increasing the proportion

of women among its staff and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons

and persons with equivalent status pursuant to Section 2 (3) of Book IX of the German Social Code (SGB

IX) will be given preferential consideration where qualifications are equal (please provide appropriate

documentation).

If the requirements for appointment as a lifetime civil servant are not met, employment may alternatively

be offered on the basis of a regular employment contract.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, a list of presentations and

publications, and an overview of previous teaching experience (including evaluation results).

Applications must be submitted exclusively in electronic form no later than 1 October 2026 to the Dean

of Department V – Law, Prof. Dr. Birgit Peters, Trier University, 54286 Trier, Germany, at: dekanatfb5@unitrier.de

Applicants are also requested to submit electronically up to five publications that demonstrate their

suitability for the advertised position, in particular the doctoral dissertation and habilitation thesis, where

applicable.

For further information on the processing of your personal data, please refer to the privacy notice for

application procedures pursuant to Article 13 GDPR on our website.

Applications in a single pdf-file until 1st of October 2026 to:

dekanatfb5@uni-trier.de Kontakt

Universität Trier, Dekanin des Fachbereichs V Dr. Monika Heinbücher-Johlen

Prof. Dr. Birgit Peters Tel. +49 651 201-2523 Mail: dekanatfb5@uni-trier.de

54286 Trier www.jura.uni-trier.de