Professor (f/m/d) Thermal Process Engineering and Building Ceramics

Overview

As the largest university of applied sciences in Rhineland-Palatinate, Koblenz University of Applied Sciences offers a diverse academic education in an inspiring learning environment and promotes application-oriented research.

The following professorship is to be filled in the department building-art-materials at the location Höhr-Grenzhausen as soon as possible: Professor (f/m/d) – Thermal Process Engineering and Building Ceramics (Base Salary: W 2).

Part-time employment is possible.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (in German and English) in the subject areas energy engineering, physical and thermal measurement methods, and building ceramics, including future energy concepts and all courses of study in the Department of building-art-materials
• Establishment of a research profile as well as national and international research activities including publications
• Networking with regional stakeholders (companies, associations, etc.)
• Participation in academic self-administration

Qualifications

• Professional expertise in the teaching area thermal process engineering, ideally with expertise in inorganic non-metallic materials, building and architectural ceramics, physical and thermal measurement methods, as well as the application of current and emerging firing technologies
• Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally leadership experience
• Openness for the further development and implementation of innovative teaching concepts
• High social competence in dealing with students, colleagues and employees
• Fluent in German (minimum C2-level) and in English (minimum C1-level)

Hiring requirements

The hiring requirements for professorships result from § 49 of the Higher Education Act of Rhineland-Palatinate (HochSchG).

Our offer

• An attractive and varied working environment with the opportunity to shape and develop the field independently
• Accompanying enthusiastic people on their academic path into the professional world
• Support in the conception of modern and innovative teaching
• Connection to a research-strong team
• A broad network of foreign partner universities built up over many years

Equal opportunity and inclusivity

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences advocates diversity, equal opportunities and work-life balance. Koblenz University of Applied Sciences promotes women. Women are given preferential consideration in cases of equal aptitude, ability and professional performance, as there is an under-representation in the area of professorships at Koblenz University of Applied Sciences (§ 3 para. 8 State Equal Opportunities Act RLP). Therefore, qualified female academics are expressly encouraged to apply. People with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application (with curriculum vitae, certificates, list of publications and previous teaching experience, research exposé, proof of disability if applicable) via our online application portal by the deadline 10th September 2026.

Facilities

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences has a daycare center close to the university with optional places for the children of lecturers and staff. In addition, we offer vacation recreational activities for children of university employees.