Our company:
Global University Systems (GUS) is one of the most diverse educational networks of higher education institutions around the world. GUS educates in a variety of programs, including bachelor's and master's degree programs, English language courses, and professional, corporate and executive education. At 57 locations including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Ireland, Israel, Singapore and Germany, approximately 87,000 students form an international network to learn together.
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is part of the Global University System. In Germany, UE is headquartered in Potsdam and has Berlin, Iserlohn, and Hamburg campuses. UE is distinguished by its particular practical relevance, internationality, modern teaching content, and personal interaction with students. Every day, UE employees contribute with innovative ideas to bring UE closer to its goals: quality, service, internationality and growth. The degree programs are the result of direct exchange between UE professors, staff, and students and feedback from potential employers.

As part of the development of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in the Department of Art & Design at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, we are looking to fill the following full-time position (40 hrs./week - 18 SWS) for the winter semester at our campus in Potsdam;

Professorship for Design Theory and Cultural Theory (m/f/d)

We are looking for an outstanding academic personality with relevant national and/or international experience and a reputation in research on design processes and digital cultures. You understand means of communication in their design-media potential and in their social as well as cultural and artistic relevance. They have experience in accompanying and reflecting on design processes in the digital age. In the field of theory of bachelor’s and master’s programs, they teach the scientific fundamentals of design as well as empirical and humanities research, including their methods. The position holder should critically reflect on current developments of global media cultures as well as their cultural diversification and localization. The advertised professorship may include the scientific management of the UE Innovation Hub Potsdam in cooperation with the study programs Visual Experience Design, UX/UI-Design, Communication Design, and Innovation Design Management. Your tasks will also include dedicated collaboration on the curricular conception of new and the further development of existing study programs.

UE attaches particular importance to the willingness to initiate cooperation with partners from culture, science, business and research, to organize conferences and symposia and to be responsible for their publication. Proven networking in the Berlin-Brandenburg region is emphatically welcomed. Proof of a very good teaching routine, as well as publishing in English, are required in addition to the ability to converse in German, both written and spoken.

Tasks:

• Conducting introductory and in-depth courses in theory in our English language degreeprograms.
• Advising and supervising prospective and current students
• Coordination and development of the theory area
• Grading exams, supervising seminars, projects, bachelor, master and doctoral theses
• Establishment of partnerships with companies and institutions for joint practical projects andfurther networking of the university at all locations
• Appropriate participation in the self-administration of the university as well as in sales andmarketing activities of the UE
• Acquisition of third-party funding, supervision of internships
• Administrative activities and committee work

Your profile:

• Completed relevant university studies (e.g. art, culture or media studies, philosophy).
• Successfuly completed PhD, i.e. proof of qualification for scientific work
• Qualified professional experience, at least three years, two of which outside of academia
• Several years of teaching experience at universities (international advantage)
• Experience in curriculum development and committee work
• Ability to teach courses in the English language
• Publication and research activity desired
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Organizational skills and commitment

What we offer:

• A fixed 2 Years employment contract with the opportunity for extension
• A diverse, innovative and international working environment in collaboration with partneruniversities and cooperation partners
• Flexible working hours (trust-based flextime model)
• Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international environment
• Preventive and aftercare, health care options
• At least 30 days of vacation
• Family-friendly work environment and paid care time for sick children
• Various online language courses and opportunities to participate in online collaboration courses(e.g., IBM Design Thinking)
• Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business and science
• Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concepts

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your application documents!
The hiring requirements are based on the provisions of §41 HG of the State of Brandenburg. Please note that we can only consider application documents that meet the hiring requirements of §41 HG of the State of Brandenburg.

We need the following documents to review your application:

• Curriculum vitae
• Doctoral degree certificate
• Overview of courses taken to date (scope, topic) as well as teaching evaluations
• Work certificates/professional references.

The university aims to increase the proportion of women among its employees. Therefore, we expressly invite women with a suitable profile to apply and will give them priority consideration in the event of equivalent ability, suitability and performance.
As an employer, we are committed to equal opportunity and support for minorities and do not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or legally protected status.

Please email your application by 16.06.2022 to: karriere@gusgermany.de

Your contact for questions of a professional nature:
Prof. Dr. Stephan Günzel, Chair of the Appointment Committee:
stephan.guenzel@ue-germany.de

Your contact for questions regarding HR, Dijana Sapina:
dijana.sapina@gusegermany.de