Professorship in Design and Structure
unlimited
Contract period
full-time
(18 teaching hours)
Scope
W2 + benefits
Salary
winter semester 2026/27
Start
Your tasks
Design and execution, architecture, building construction and structure form a unity in theory and practice. ‘Design and Structure’ as a constructive-technical and spatial-constructive subject is an essential focus of the architecture and urban development programme. The professorship is advertised as an artistic professorship, addressed to people from the fields of architecture and civil engineering.
Design and structure are understood in their disciplinary specificity and at the same time as part of the thematic profile ‘architecture of the city’, which encompasses all fields of teaching.
We welcome a competent, committed, open-minded and inspiring personality who teaches the subject holistically. The basics of structural design are to be taught in the basic studies, as well as an in-depth study of the constructive aspects of design in the higher semesters of the bachelor's programme.
The professorship takes responsibility for the module ‘Technology-Natural Sciences-Law’ and works together with the Department of Civil Engineering. In the architecture and urban planning programme, the professorship coordinates the design, structural and construction theory of the 6th semester, incorporating the topics of sustainability and circular economy. This includes organising cross-studio teaching formats and offering elective courses with a focus on construction/structure. The lecture on construction/structure in the 6th semester is an integral part of the professorship's teaching programme.
In addition to teaching, the professorship's core tasks include:
- the significant and profile-shaping further development of the degree programme in teaching (theory in combination with design) and research,
- the development of an independent research profile
- the acquisition of third-party funding,
- involvement in continuing education,
- the expansion of interdisciplinary and international contacts.
Your qualifications
- You fulfil the legal requirements for employment according to § 43 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act and have a completed university degree; pedagogical aptitude; special aptitude for artistic work, which you can demonstrate, for example, through prizes, publications, participation in exhibitions and conferences, reviews, memberships in associations or scientific societies, as well as special achievements in the application and development of artistic knowledge and methods in a professional practice of at least three years, of which at least two years must have been outside the university sector. Examples of evidence include competition entries, realised projects, expert opinions, studies, etc. Proof of professional practice outside the university sector can also be provided by the fact that, over a period of at least three years, the majority of the professional activity was carried out in cooperation between the university and non-university professional practice.
- You have excellent experience in design and execution, building construction and supporting structure and an individual architectural oeuvre that indicates a relationship to the profile of the course of study through conceptual and, if possible, realised design work and is characterised by knowledge of building materials, construction, traditional building methods and climate-appropriate building, and demonstrate this through a portfolio of their own design and construction work.
- You have experience in university teaching and qualified pedagogical didactic skills in theories and methods of constructive design with a special focus on teaching the basics of construction in the bachelor's programme, demonstrated by teaching examples and ideally teaching evaluations.
- You can demonstrate your theoretical knowledge and research experience in the field of architecture and urban design with a focus on construction through professional publications and participation in professional discourse.·
- You can demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and climate justice through your own projects or participation in scientific discourse.
Beyond that, we would like you to
- further develop our didactic principle of research-led teaching through specific research and transfer formats that are interlinked with teaching,
- be open to developing digital teaching formats and courses in English,
- participate in interdisciplinary courses,
- are committed to raising the profile of our focus on „Built Space: Design, Build, Preserve“,
- further develop our regional and international cooperation in teaching, research and practice,
- have passion and resilience for teaching, research, transfer, academic self-administration and inclusive departmental development,
- have experience in the acquisition of research and practical development projects
Our offer
- We offer a multidisciplinary department, a broad-based curriculum with interdisciplinary teaching formats and a diverse, committed teaching staff.
- We have professorship-related work studios and a model-building workshop with excellent digital and analogue equipment.
- The diversity of our research and transfer projects demonstrates our intensive contribution to architectural discourse in Berlin-Brandenburg, as well as nationally and internationally.
- You can expect a modern digital infrastructure for teaching and research as well as a lively campus with a canteen in a beautiful location near the city centre.
- We promote the compatibility of family and career through counselling services, childcare, holiday camps and much more.
- The campus is easily accessible by public transport. Wesupport your mobility with a company ticket and free parking.
Appointment as a civil servant is possible, provided you meet the requirements for civil servant status.
Please note that in accordance with § 3a of the State Civil Service Act, an enquiry is made with the constitution protection authority in accordance with § 2 passage 1 of the Brandenburg Constitution Protection Act (‘Regelanfrage’) prior to final recruitment and appointment to a probationary, temporary or permanent civil servant position in the State of Brandenburg. Information on the admissibility and procedure of the regular enquiry can be found here.
Information on the formal requirements of the Brandenburg University Act can be found on the FHP website and information on the "W" salaries on the website of the Brandenburg central pay office.
Here you dowload the anouncement as pdf.
Your application
In addition to the usual application documents, (curriculum vitae, certificates and references, list of publications and projects, proof of professional and teaching activities ideally with evaluation results), please submit the following documents by 01/05/2025 exclusively via our online application portal:
- Portfolio of your artistic work that demonstrates the criteria listed under ‘Qualifications’
- Teaching portfolio with examples from your university teaching
- Three selected publications from your research or construction work for evaluation.
In addition, please name three to four references that the appointment committee can contact.
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is committed to diversity of perspectives and equal opportunities and strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. Therefore, we will give preference to women in areas in which they are underrepresented, if they are equally qualified and capable.
We expressly invite people with a migration history to apply and are also looking forward to applications from abroad. Please note that our teaching is mainly in German.
Applications from severely handicapped persons will be given preferential consideration in the case of equal aptitude and ability. Please indicate any disability in your application.
Here you can download the announcement as pdf.
Area
Social and Education Sciences
CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE
Civil Engineering
Design
Information Sciences
Service Areas
University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
Innovative, future-oriented and practical: We are working on Area shaping the world of tomorrow Social and Educational Sciences in teaching, practice and research. In the five departments of Social and Educational
Sciences, Service Areas. CITY | BUILDING | CULTURE, Civil Engineering, Design and Information Sciences more than 3,600 students study and research. Our three strategic profile lines address societal challenges and pose questions about the future across all subject areas. Together with our partners in the science region of Berlin-Brandenburg as well as in Germany and abroad, we develop ideas and innovative solutions for this purpose.
We want our university to reflect the diversity of society and are committed to equal opportunities and equal participation in working life.
Contact
For questions regarding the content at your disposal:
Prof. Peter Eingartner
peter.eingartner@fh-potsdam.de
Reference number B04.25