After two years as a privatdozent in Königsberg, Scherk was appointed as an extraordinary professor in Halle. Bessel had strongly supported this appointment which began on 4 March 1826.
Pagkatapos ng dalawang taon bilang isang privatdozent sa Königsberg, Scherk ay hinirang bilang isang katangi-tangi propesor sa Halle. Bessel had Matindi ang suportado na ito na nagsimula pakikipagtipan sa 4 Marso 1826.