As a professor at HFT Stuttgart, you shape the next generation of specialists and managers. You accompany students on their way into the professional world and can develop effective contributions to solving social challenges through application-oriented research and transfer projects. As a University of Applied Sciences (UAS), we offer you the opportunity to pass on practical expertise and at the same time take advantage of various career and further education opportunities.

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Fields of activity as a professor

Teaching

As a professor at a UAS, you impart your specialist knowledge in a total of 18 semester hours per week and accompany our students on their way to graduation. You create learning environments that stimulate independent thinking and problem-solving skills and contribute to the further development of the study programmes.

Research

In research, you work on interdisciplinary research projects with a direct application focus. In close co-operation with renowned partner companies, you develop practical, innovative solutions that make a direct contribution to overcoming technical and social challenges.

 

 

Self-administration

In committees, you can contribute to the academic development of the university. In this way, you can help shape the direction of teaching, research and transfer and thus influence the strategic direction of the HFT Stuttgart.

Prerequisites

Legal requirements

Legal requirements

Section 47 of the Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act defines the following legal requirements for appointment to a professorship:

  • A completed university degree
  • Pedagogical aptitude, for example proven by teaching experience or further training in university didactics
  • Special aptitude for academic work, usually demonstrated by a doctorate (for professorships in the field of design, special aptitude for artistic work must be demonstrated)
  • Special achievements in the application or development of scientific knowledge and methods in at least five years of professional practice, including at least three years outside the university sector

 

Your profile as a professor

Your profile as a professor

In addition to the statutory recruitment requirements, further qualifications and skills are usually expected:

  • You are enthusiastic about teaching and enjoy passing on your knowledge to young people
  • You are able to give lectures in English
  • You value interdisciplinary collaboration and are interested in the transfer of research together with cooperation partners
  • You are motivated by the academic development of study programmes and course content
  • You are interested in participating in the self-administration and strategic development of our university

 

Your path to a professorship

Qualification and support programmes

In order to provide with the best possible support in your career planning, we offer various qualification and mentoring programmes at HFT Stuttgart. In addition, there are university-wide support programmes to accompany you on your path to a professorship.

Talent pool for professors

Do you already fulfil most of the appointment requirements, are you interested in a professorship at a UAS, but there is currently no suitable position advertised at HFT Stuttgart? Then register for our talent pool, which we have set up together with three other universities in the Stuttgart region. Tailored to your individual needs, you will receive information on job advertisements, exciting events and qualification programmes.

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HAWKarriere mentoring programme

You do not yet fulfil all the requirements for appointment and would like to benefit from experienced mentors on the way to your professorship? The cross-university mentoring programme HAWKarriere offers you the perfect opportunity to take the next steps towards a HAW professorship, gain insights into practice, expand your personal network and get started in research.

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Career events

Do you have specific questions about becoming a professor? At our "how to prof" information events, you can find out everything you need to know about the career path to a professorship at a university of applied sciences. Talk to experienced professors and get valuable tips and exciting insights for your path to a HAW professorship. An overview of the "how to prof" events and other career events can be found below.

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Other cross-university programmes

 

What we offer

As a professor at HFT Stuttgart, you benefit from a wide range of programmes, such as

  • Research and advanced training semesters
  • Extensive further education programmes
  • Compatibility of career and family
  • Health and mobility programmes

Further information on our benefits for professors can be found here.

Professors at the HFT

Meet the Prof

Frequently asked questions

How does an appointment procedure typically work and what are the regulations regarding tenure? You can find answers to frequently asked questions here in our FAQs for professors.

Contact us

Are you interested in a professorship but do not yet fulfil all the requirements? Then our Talent Manager Theresa Krinke will be happy to advise you on your individual career planning. If you have any further questions, please contact Ulrich Maile, Head of our Human Resources and Business Department.

Name & Position E-Mail & Telephone
Theresa Krinke
Theresa Krinke
Talent Management/Project lead HIRE
+49 711 8926 2972		 5/0.89

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