Professorship at the HKA

Practical experience is essential!

A professorship at a university of applied sciences (UAS) does not require a habilitation. Compared to a university professorship, universities of applied sciences emphasize practical experience. After all, it is important for the education of students to optimally combine theory and practice.

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Self-determined research and teaching

Set your own focus in a multidisciplinary environment. Research and teaching offer a wide range of varied activities. Flexible working hours make a professorship particularly attractive to enable a good work-life balance.

Advantages of a professorship

High value for society and a fulfilling activity
Working with the times
Support young people in their professional and personal development
Adequate financial compensation
Secure workspace in civil service employment

Requirements for a UAS professorship

Academic and professional

Completed university studies
Proof of special ability for scientific work, usually a doctorate
At least 5 years of professional experience after graduation, including at least 3 years outside of academia

Subject-specific and personal

Expert knowledge in a scientific subject
Experience in teaching (didactic skills)
Research affinity (demonstrated by publications and third-party funding)
Leadership experience
Ability to give lectures in German and English language
International experience is advantageous

Professoral appointment process

Job advertisement and application
Review of application documents
Appointment committee meeting
+ selection of applicants
+ Definition of the topic for the compulsory lecture
+ setting of dates for the lectures and interviews
Trial lectures
+ compulsory lecture
+ lecture on a topic of your own choosing (possibly in English)
+ interview with the appointment committee
Rectorate meeting
Decision and resolution in various committees
Professoral appointment

Ready for a professorship? Our mentoring programs

In cooperation with other universities, the HKA offers you the following mentoring programs to support you on your way to a HAW professorship:

Mentoring program Traumumberuf Professorin Plus

For women only
In cooperation with all HAWs in BW and the Cooperative State University

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HAWKarriere mentoring program

For women, men and diversity
In association with 9 HAWs in BW

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Twice as good - the Dual Career Service

As a new appointed professor, HKA offers you comprehensive support for couples in the Dual Career Service.

HKA - your attractive employer

Have we aroused your interest?

Then apply for an HKA professorship.

For further information work, please contact the ALPAKA project team.

HKA has joined forces with HTW Berlin, HTW Dresden, Hochschule Esslingen, Hochschule Darmstadt and FH Aachen to form the HAWtech university alliance. You can find the professorial job advertisements of our partner universities under the corresponding links.

contact

ALPAKA Project
Phone: +49 721 925-1174
alpakaspam prevention@h-ka.de

Office hours: by appointment

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