Professorship (m/f/d) in Design, Methodology, and Engineering (Reference no. 12)
Become a member of the Saarland University of Applied Sciences family. We are one of the most research-oriented universities of applied sciences in Germany with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Thanks to our active university partnerships around the world and twelve Franco-German degree programs, we are both Francophile and internationally oriented. Our university currently has over 6,000 students and is located in the heart of Saarland's capital city, Saarbrücken. Enjoy the benefits of a dynamic and lively border region with an exceptionally high quality of life, while helping us provide the next generation of specialists and managers with the best possible education and preparing them for the challenges of the future.
Job profile
- The curriculum for the consecutive bachelor’s/master’s degree programs covers the teaching of fundamental knowledge and advanced skills in design and design methodology—including the study of building structures—the fundamentals of structural engineering, and at least one of the additional areas of specialization listed above.
- Teaching activities in the bachelor's and master's degree programs in German and, where applicable, English, both in project-based form and in the context of subject- related lectures
- Supervising design projects in the classroom
- Initiating and realizing research projects in your area of expertise
- Establishing and maintaining partnerships with the construction industry, other universities and research institutions to promote practical research and teaching
- Actively participating in academic self-administration, in the further development of degree programs, and in the strategic development of the department
- On-site presence at the university in order to provide optimal support for students
Your tasks
We are currently seeking an architect with outstanding skills and proven practical experience in design, design methodology, building science, and construction. Individual expertise and experience in the areas of research, renovation of existing buildings, and/or sustainable, energy-efficient construction are desirable.
We would particularly like to encourage women and international applicants (m/f/d) to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given special consideration in cases of equal suitability.
Your qualifications
- A university degree in architecture and a special aptitude for scientific work, as demonstrated, as a rule, by the quality of a doctorate
- Several years of proven professional experience in architecturally demanding building construction planning and detailed technical-constructive planning
- Proven experience in higher education or comparable educational institutions, aptitude for university-level teaching, and the ability to motivate students and convey complex content in a practical way are advantageous
- In-depth practical knowledge and experience in the areas of design, building science, and structural engineering
- Willingness to conduct scientific research and to publish research results. Experience in acquiring third-party funding is an advantage
- Strong communication skills, team orientation and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner
- Strong written and spoken German and English skills; willingness to hold courses in English. Solid French language skills are strongly encouraged.
Advantages of the htw saar
What we offer
Our location
- Initial funding for your research projects
- A research and transfer organization to facilitate contacts with the industry and social organizations and help implement projects
- A didactic training program for internal qualification
- Qualification according to §41 of the Saarland Higher Education Act (Saarländisches Hochschulgesetz)
The School of Architecture and Civil Engineering has a vacancy for the following professorship to be filled at the earliest possible date: W2 Professorship (m/f/d) in Design, Methodology, and Engineering Reference no. 12