Professorial Appointments pursuant to Section 99a UG
Professorial appointment procedures pursuant to Section 99a UG enable the Rector to appoint globally outstanding artists and scientists as university professors for a maximum of five years without first having to advertise the position. For this purpose, the Rector shall consult the university professors of the respective department. The number of positions to be filled is limited by law and is specified in the development plan. In objectively justified cases, permanent appointments may also be made.
More detailed information can be found in the relevant part of the statute: Professorial Appointment Procedures pursuant to Section 99a UG.