Up to what age can I apply for a professorship?
You can apply for a professorship at any age. To become a civil servant after the age of 52, the consent of the Ministry of Finance is required (see § 48, State Budget Code of Schleswig-Holstein, (LHO)). Alternatively, a professorship can also be held under an employment contract, in which case there is no age restriction.
Are two years of professional experience sufficient to take on a professorship?
Five years of professional experience - three of which must be outside of higher education - are required upon commencement of employment. Exceptions are possible only in justified individual cases, provided that additional academic achievements are presented (see Section 61(4) HSG).
As a professor, do you have enough time for family life?
As a rule, a professorship can be easily reconciled with family life. Teaching obligations are determined in consultation with the professor so that individual wishes can be taken into account. Family-related concerns take precedence when scheduling. Apart from participation in university management, all other appointments can be arranged freely, providing a corresponding degree of flexibility. For information on balancing work and family life, please contact our central Equal Opportunities Officer, Dr. Daphne Reim at daphne.reim@th-luebeck.de
