Appointment negotiations

For special achievements, professors paid according to W2 or W3 can apply for special performance-based pay. This is, in particular intended to offer the possibility of a salary development that is independent of external job offers and retention negotiations. In 2016 the University of Potsdam implemented a "three-step model" (Stufenmodell) for this purpose. At the end of the initial appointment agreement (usually after 3 years) and every 5 years thereafter, a decision is made on the granting of a defined level of special performance-based pay. The criterion for achieving the respective level is described as follows:

- Step 1: Achievements that significantly contribute to the scientific and academic visibility of the faculty;

- Step 2: Achievements that have a lasting impact on the scientific and academic visibility of the University of Potsdam on the national level;

- Step 3: Achievements that have an outstanding and lasting impact on the scientific and academic visibility of the University of Potsdam, especially in an international context.

The application has to be submitted to the dean.