Gender equality-oriented professorial appointment procedures

In view of equal opportunity in the professorial appointment procedures, it is important to reflect on diverse perceptions, to question stereotypes and to explicitly exchange thoughts about them. The conclusions derived from observations in teaching demonstrations, subject-related lectures and committee meetings are decisive. How are criteria such as age, qualifications history and academic performance weighted and evaluated? In order to counteract “gender bias”  and establish the consideration of gender equality aspects even before planning new positions, TU Darmstadt considers the following to be important: • Consultation on requirement profiles • Review of job posting texts for gender sensitivity • Guideline for the appointment procedures including good practices on gender equality • Potential-oriented selection criteria • Standards for conducting selection interviews • Training about professional appointment procesdures and unconscious bias for members of the Professorial Appointments Committee • Projekt “Chancengerechtes Berufungsmanagement”