2 Professorships (total: 150%) in the Department of Psychology at the Stuttgart Study Center

At a Glance:

Responsibilities:

• •What to Expect As a Professor, you will represent the field of Psychology with a clear focus on research and knowledge transfer at the study centers of the Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences (HIU). At the core of your role are your teaching responsibilities as a Professor and the strategic development of the university’s research profile. You will initiate and lead new research projects, establishing your own areas of expertise while actively involving fellow professors and research staff in collaborative research activities.
  • oRepresenting the field of Psychology in teaching (18 teaching hours per week for full-time appointments and 9 teaching hours per week for part-time appointments) and research at the HIU study centers (a reduction in teaching load is possible depending on the extent of research activities).
  • oActively acquiring third-party funding and establishing sustainable research structures within the Department of Psychology.
  • oDesigning, conducting, and leading national and international research projects.
  • oFurther developing the university’s research profile and strengthening its visibility within the scientific community.
  • oBuilding and maintaining research collaborations and networks with partners from academia, healthcare, and professional practice.
  • oSupporting early-career researchers and contributing to research-related training and qualification programs.
  • oTransferring scientific knowledge into professional practice, teaching, and continuing education.
  • oParticipating in academic committees and university governance.
  • oWillingness to travel to other study centers due to the university’s decentralized structure, as well as to teach in academically related degree programs.

Your Profile

• •Completed university degree in Psychology.
• •Relevant doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in the field of Psychology.
• •At least five years of professional experience (with complete documentation), including a minimum of three years outside the higher education sector (in accordance with the appointment requirements for professorships under Section 100(1) of the Berlin Higher Education Act – BerlHG).
• •In-depth knowledge of core areas of Psychology, as well as statistics and research methods.
• •Particular expertise in at least two of the following three areas: Educational Psychology Forensic Psychology Work, Organizational, and Industrial Psychology
• •Demonstrated academic excellence, evidenced by relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• •Proven experience in successfully acquiring third-party research funding.
• •Extensive experience in the design and implementation of research projects.
• •Ability to collaborate across disciplines and to establish and maintain research networks.
• •Teaching aptitude demonstrated through documented teaching experience in higher education.
• •Experience in the use of digital learning technologies.
• •Excellent German and English language skills for teaching and research.

What We Offer

• •The opportunity to contribute to student and societal issues in a prominent position, with significant scope for shaping and driving initiatives.
• •Networking opportunities, including collaboration across locations with stakeholders from the Health Campus at the BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin (ukb) in Berlin.
• •A diverse and international environment, as well as a family-friendly and dynamic workplace with flexible working hours.
• •30 days of annual leave (based on a five-day work week).
• •Corporate benefits through our employee benefits program.
• •A collaborative leadership culture with short decision-making processes.
• •Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• •A responsible and varied role within the context of a private university.
• •A supportive, committed, and welcoming team within an open organizational culture.

Your complete application should include:

• •Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular format.
• •List of publications and, where applicable, evidence of exceptional artistic achievement.
• •Teaching and research statement with reference to the HIU Research Clusters.
• •Proof of employment for professional activities within higher education institutions and for employment outside the higher education sector (in accordance with Section 100(1) of the Berlin Higher Education Act – BerlHG).
• •Employment outside the higher education sector must have been carried out at a minimum of 50% of the standard full-time working hours.
• •In the case of self-employment, applicants must provide evidence that the income generated was sufficient to support their livelihood (e.g., certification or confirmation from a tax advisory office).
• •Degree certificates, doctoral certificate, and, where applicable, habilitation certificate.
• •Certified translations of certificates and documents that are not issued in German or English.