ALPAKA - project within the framework of FH-Personal

Academic career development of junior professors at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

Our heart beats for the recruitment and development of the best future professors for the HKA. The project covers the following areas of activity:

Testing innovative professorship models (core professorships)
Optimization of appointment procedures
Workshops, information and networking events
Implementation of new onboarding and communication measures
HAWKarriere mentoring program
Career development and advice, individual coaching

The ALPAKA project runs from April 2021 to March 2027 as part of the federal-state program FH-Personal. The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts (MWK) are funding the project.

Current information events (in German, unless otherwise described)

Promotion and then?

After completing your doctorate, there are various career paths open to you - so the decision is not always easy. In our online info event, we will introduce you to the various career prospects and answer your questions.

When: Tuesday, 04.11.2025 | 11:30 - 12:00 a.m.

Where: Online, via Zoom

Registration: Please register for the event by sending a short email to alpakaspam prevention@h-ka.de
A professorship at the HKA - a career with impact!

A professorship at a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) is a career with impact: self-determined research and teaching as well as supporting young people in their professional and personal development!

Exclusive insight and exchange with our professors:
- What makes the job description so attractive?
- What does everyday working life look like?
- What are the general conditions and requirements?
- How can you apply?
- What support options does the HKA offer?
When: Thursday, 22.01.2026 | 17:00 - 19:00

Where: HKA Campus (room to be announced), Moltkestraße 30, 76133 Karlsruhe

Further information and registration
The professorship at the HKA - a career with impact! Webinar in English

A professorship at a university of applied sciences (HAW) is a career with impact: conducting research and teaching independently, as well as supporting young people in their professional and personal development!

In our webinar, we provide exclusive insights about:
- What makes this career so attractive?
- What does a typical working day look like?
- What are the general conditions and requirements?
- How can you apply?
- What support does the HKA offer?
When: November 25, 2025 | 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.

Where: Online

Please register via alpakaspam prevention@h-ka.de

Growing academically - with coaching, mentoring & further training

Whether through tailor-made further training, individual coaching or the HAWKarriere mentoring program: We support doctoral candidates, academic employees, newly appointed staff and lecturers in their professional development. Take your chance!

The professorship at the HKA

With a professorship, you are setting the course for the future! Research and teaching in the subject of your choice is an attractive prospect for the future. Below you will find some initial answers to frequently asked questions about professorships.

Die Professur an der HKA

Become part of our HKA talent pool!

Benefit from our offers for young academics.
As a network member, we will inform you by e-mail about the following special events and activities at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) and the HAWtech universities:

+ regional and national specialist and networking events as well as information events
+ qualification offers
+ career and individual personnel development opportunities
+ job advertisements for teaching positions and professorships
+ and much more.

The project team

Felicia Alius M.Sc.	Felicia.Aliusspam prevention@h-ka.de

Silvia Brunner M.A.	silvia.brunnerspam prevention@h-ka.de

Chantal Löpenhaus	Chantal.Loepenhausspam prevention@h-ka.de

Marlen Schubert-Wolf M. A.	marlen.schubert-wolfspam prevention@h-ka.de