Professor for Civil Engineering Planning

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg, with its 7,100 students is an important economic engine and innovation hub for the region. Over 600 employees excel in teaching, research and administration. Together we shape tomorrow’s world – creatively and meaningfully.

The following part-time position (50%) is available at the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering of the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences from summer semester 2025 or later: 

Professor for Civil Engineering Planning

For this position we are looking for an engineer (f/m/d) or an architect (f/m/d). Due to part-time property of this position we expect a positive interaction between theory and practice.

Your responsibilities:

• Teaching in courses of the degree program Civil Engineering, comparable courses of study and basic courses of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering (bachelor and master) in German and English
• Active participation in the further development of the department
• Active part in administering academic affairs 

Your profile:

• A university degree preferably in the affected field or comparable courses of study
• Professional experience in independent planning, design and construction of demanding building or engineering structures (higher HOAI performance phases)
• Experience in application of current specialized digital tools and methods, acquired i.e. in a technical office of a construction company, in collaboration with a general planner, in planning offices or in freelance work
• In-depth knowledge of interdisciplinary work of advantage
• Aptitude for teaching
• Excellent academic achievements in research and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualification
• A minimum of five years of work experience during which outstanding achievements in the form of applying or developing scientific discoveries and methods have been demonstrated. This period of work experience needs to have taken place after your degree program and at least three of the five years need to have been spent working in a non-academic context. If, over a period of at least five years, a considerable portion of your work involved a cooperation between a university and a non-academic employer, this time may be considered to meet the requirements for non-academic work experience in some cases

Our offer:

A good workplace climate is a priority at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences: mutual respect and open communications are an integral part of our culture. We value you, your opinion and your expertise! We place great emphasis on the compatibility of work and family. We offer on-site childcare, parent-child rooms and numerous other family-friendly measures.

Augsburg Universiy of Applied Sciences promotes the equality of women in the workplace and strives to increase the proportion of women, particularly in academic positions. Therefore, we expressly call on women to apply for this vacancy. If you have any questions concerning equal opportunities, please contact our Women’s Representative (frauen@tha.de).

Further requirements:

• Private employment relationship (equivalent grade W2 of Bavarian Salary Act)
• Current scope of teaching obligation 9 semester hours per week

We are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach which supports all under-represented groups.

We look forward to receiving your application at Professor for Civil Engineering Planning (tha.de) including a covering letter, a CV, proof of your university qualifications and work experience, as well as a list of your teaching experience and publications. Please apply not later than December 1st, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please contact us via email to professur@tha.de.