Professorship (m/f/d) in Design, Methodology, and Engineering (Reference number 12)

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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

Job profile

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.

Your tasks

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 subjectrelated 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 application

Please send your application with the

short applicant profile (m/f/d)

available on our homepage at

htwsaar.de/stellenausschreibungen

as well as your curriculum vitae,

scholarly background, a description

of your professional activities within

and outside the university sector,

copies of certificates, a list of

publications, a brief concept outlining

potential areas you wish to focus on

in teaching, research and transfer,

quoting the reference number 12 by

berufungsverfahren@htwsaar.de

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Your qualifications

− Qualification according to §41 of the Saarland Higher Education Act (Saarländisches

Hochschulgesetz)

− 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,

Your application

aptitude for university-level teaching, and the ability to motivate students and convey

complex content in a practical way are advantageous

We would particularly like to encourage

− In-depth practical knowledge and experience in the areas of design, building science, women and international applicants (m/f/d)

and structural engineering to apply.

− Willingness to conduct scientific research and to publish research results. Experience Applications from severely disabled

in acquiring third-party funding is an advantage persons or persons of equal status will be

− Strong communication skills, team orientation and the ability to work in an given special consideration in cases of

interdisciplinary manner equal suitability. If you have any questions

− Strong written and spoken German and English skills; willingness to hold courses in about your suitability/qualifications and the

application modalities, please contact:

English. Solid French language skills are strongly encouraged.

Prof. Matthias Michel

Chairman of the Appointment Committee

T. +49 (0) 681 5867– 529

Matthias.Michel@htwsaar.de

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For administrative queries

please contact:

Lynn Gammel

Administrative assistant for appointment

procedures and civil service law

(Sachbearbeiterin für Berufungsverfahren

und Beamtenrecht)

T. +49 (0) 681 5867–330

lynn.gammel@htwsaar.de

What we offer

− 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

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