Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Born December 25th, 1955 in Essen

1976 - 1982

Studies of German Philology and History at Universität Köln and Universität Hamburg

1982 - 1984

Probationary teaching in secondary schools in Hamburg

1984 - 1986

DAAD lector (teaching assistant) at University of Manchester - Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST/GB)

1986 - 1992

Teacher at various schools in Hamburg, freelance editor at NDR (North German Broadcasting) – radioplays

1990

Doctoral thesis in German literature at Universität Hamburg

1992 - 1997

Research assistant in German philology and literature and didactics at Universität Lüneburg

1997

Postdoctoral thesis (Habilitation) on „Deutsche Sprache und Literatur und ihre Didaktik” (German philology and literature and their didactics)

1997 - 2002

Visiting professor for Modern German literature and literary education at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Since 2002

Chair of Modern German literature and literary education at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

2002 - 2006

Vice dean for Academic Affairs at Philosophische Fakultät II (Faculty of arts and humanities II) of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

2006 – 2011

Dean of Philosophische Fakultät II (Faculty of arts and humanities II) of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

2008 – 2011

Member of the academic senate of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Since April 1st, 2011

Vice President for Academic and International Affairs at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin