W2 professorship for video production

The University of Schmalkalden in southern Thuringia is a renowned and modern campus university with a friendly atmosphere. Approximately 3,000 students from more than 80 countries study in the faculties of electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, economics, and business law, benefiting from more than 120 years of experience and tradition, as well as a network of over 150 partner universities worldwide.
The follow

ing full-time position is available at the Faculty of Computer Science at the earliest possible date

• Professorship for Video Production
• (W2 / reference number SI 6)
• Applicants are expected to have in-depth knowledge of video production and applied image processing, as well as creative image editing. Practical experience in the areas of production workflow, editorial processes, storytelling, stage/set design, moving image composition, and video editing is desirable. Specific areas of application for video production should be marketing, e-learning, and science communication. Collaboration with the fields of computer graphics and visual communication as well as the delivery of courses in English are expected.
• We are looking for individuals who meet the requirements of § 84 of the Thuringian Higher Education Act (ThürHG). Further information on the above regulations can be obtained from the university's Human Resources and Legal Department (phone:; email: ). If you have any questions regarding gender equality issues, please contact the university's Equal Opportunities Officer (phone:; email: ). The university's representative for persons with disabilities is also available to provide information (phone:; email: ).
• Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences values diversity and therefore welcomes applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity of the applicants. Increasing the proportion of women at our institution is a particular concern; applications from suitably qualified women are therefore especially welcome. People with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications.
• Please send your detail

ed application by April 30, 2026, at the latest, by email to or in writing to the following address

• Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences
• The President • Blechhammer 4-9 •Schmalkalden

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