Deutscher Hochschulverband

Welcome to the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers

The German Association of University Professors and Lecturers (Deutscher Hochschulverband, in short DHV) represents more than 33.500 members. It provides comprehensive information and services for university professors and up-and-coming academics in Germany.

Are you considering pursuing an academic career in Germany? Are you targeting a professorship or a postdoctoral position at a German university or non-university research institution and need answers to a range of questions?

What qualification pathways are there to a professorship, and what requirements do you have to fulfil to be eligible for a professorship? With its wide range of career paths, the German academic system supports tailored academic and professional growth, but it may appear complicated to newcomers.

In addition to the traditional habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification), newer forms of qualification for a permanent professorship have been established, such as junior research group leaderships or junior professorships. Tenure-track options provide an opportunity to transition from a fixed-term professorship to a permanent position. The W-salary system is a common type of payment for professors in Germany. If you are applying for a professorship, are invited to a trial lecture, or are already engaged in appointment negotiations, it is important and helpful to be well-informed and well-prepared.

The German Association of University Professors and Lecturers (DHV) is the professional association for scholars and scientists in Germany. Our organization provides extensive services and information, representing scientists’ academic, legal, and economic interests in dealings with governmental bodies and the broader public.

As the professional representative body for scholars and scientists, we prioritise the provision of support for professors, postdocs, habilitation candidates, junior professors, and junior research group leaders at universities or non-university research institutions on their academic journeys.  We offer these individuals advice, coaching, seminars, regularly updated job postings, and many other career-supporting services, such as reviewing application documents. We assist scientists daily in navigating and achieving their optimal academic career paths in Germany.

Join the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers (DHV) and obtain expert advice on starting your academic career in Germany.