At a Glance:
| Where: | Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences |
| Location: | Brebacher Weg 15, Building 2, 12683 Berlin |
| Starting: | winter semester 2026; initially a fixed-term position for 2 years (with the prospect of a permanent position) |
| Scope: | Full-time, 39 hours per week |
The Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences is the new name of the IB University of Health and Social Sciences. The HIU is a private, state-recognized university based in Berlin with additional study centers in Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart. As part of the Global Education Network Group, new opportunities are emerging not only for students but also for staff, both nationally and internationally.
We are a forward-thinking university of applied sciences for health, where innovation, technology, and student-centered teaching meet the long-standing quality of German academic education and genuine medical expertise.
We are looking for you for our Berlin study center. The position is available immediately and is initially limited to 2 years, though we aim for permanent employment.
Your responsibilities:
- •Representing the department in teaching (18 SWS for full-time positions) and research in English
- •Advising international students in close collaboration with the International Office
- •Supervising students' theses and, where applicable, internship phases
- •Advising prospective students and conducting informational and admissions interviews
- •Establishing and maintaining collaborations and professional networks
- •Actively shaping opportunities for collaboration with the institutions of the Health Campus at ukb (e.V.)
- •Participating in university committees
- •Conducting research and publication activities and representing the university within the scientific community
- •Securing external funding and contributing to the university's research profile
- •Teaching in related degree programs at the university, where required
- •Willingness to travel to other study centers due to the university's decentralized structure
- •Upon assuming the role of program leader, you will additionally be responsible for:
- oThe continuous academic and curricular development of the program in line with current developments, research, publications, and trends in academia, professional practice, and society
- oRepresenting the program within the academic community
- oSupporting program accreditation processes in cooperation with the university's "QM and Accreditations" unit
- oCoordinating academic and organizational aspects of the program
- oFor the role of program leader, business-level proficiency in both written and spoken German and English is required.
Your Profile:
You demonstrate excellent academic quality in teaching and research
- •Relevant university degree in health sciences, public health, health economics, or a related health profession
- •Completed doctorate
- •Expertise and professional experience in at least one area of digital health applications, such as telemedicine, teletherapy, artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robotics, or health-related applications/apps
- •At least 5 years of professional experience (fully documented), including at least 3 years outside the higher education sector (in accordance with the appointment requirements for professorships pursuant to § 100(1) BerlHG)
- •Proven pedagogical aptitude demonstrated through teaching experience at a higher education institution
- •Demonstrated scholarly expertise through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- •Experience in research projects and acquisition of external funding is desirable
- •Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
- •Experience in the use of digital learning technologies in higher education teaching is desirable
- •Excellent command of English, demonstrated through teaching experience, academic work in English, international publications, or equivalent professional experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree completed in English
- •Instruction is conducted in English; candidates without German language proficiency are expected to demonstrate willingness to gradually acquire basic German language skills
- •Interest and enthusiasm for educating and supporting young people
What we offer:
- •The opportunity to advocate for student and social issues in a prominent position with significant autonomy at the Health Campus at ukb
- •A diverse and international environment, as well as a family-friendly and varied workplace with flexible working hours
- •30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day workweek)
- •Employee benefits program
- •A collaborative management culture with short decision-making processes
- •Opportunities for professional development
- •A responsible and varied role within a private university
- •A supportive, dedicated, and collegial team within an open organizational culture
Applications from persons with disabilities are expressly welcome. We actively promote equal treatment of all employees and therefore welcome applications regardless of gender, age, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion, ideology, sexual orientation, or identity.
We look forward to receiving your application with *complete application materials, including your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. To facilitate the processing of your application, please include the following reference number: BV_B_DH_engl_100
Your complete application should include:
- •Curriculum vitae in tabular format
- •List of publications and, where applicable, evidence of special artistic aptitude
- •Teaching and research statement
- •Proof of employment for professional activities within higher education and outside academia (§ 100 Abs. 1 Nr. 4 b BerlHG)
- •For non-university employment as a salaried employee, proof that the employment amounted to at least 50% of standard full-time working hours
- •In cases of self-employment, proof that the generated income was sufficient to cover living expenses (e.g., certificate or confirmation from the tax office)
- •University transcripts and doctoral degree certificates, as well as habilitation certificates where applicable
- •Certified translations for certificates not issued in German or English
Please send your application documents by June 12, 2026, to:
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Published
May 14, 2026
Application Deadline
June 12, 2026
Reference
BV_B_DH_engl_100
Contact
Please send your application documents by <b>June 12, 2026</b>, to:
jobs@hi-university.deProf. Dr. Mariam Hartinger
President of HIU