Full Professor of Software Engineering

Universität Bayreuth; Bayreuth; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A German research-oriented university is seeking a Full Professor of Software Engineering to strengthen their Computer Science department. The ideal candidate will have international visibility in Software Engineering, a strong ability to attract research funding, and the capacity to teach in both German and English at bachelor, master, and PhD levels. This permanent position offers an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and foster cooperation across various disciplines.

Qualifikationen

• Renowned in the field of Software Engineering with international visibility.
• Ability to teach in German and English.
• Willingness and ability to attract research funding.

Aufgaben

• Strengthen the department of computer science with independent research and teaching profiles in Software Engineering.
• Contribute to teaching at bachelor, master, and PhD levels, including interdisciplinary study programs.
• Foster cooperation in research and teaching with related disciplines.
• Attract external research funding and develop funding opportunities.
• Engage in international visibility and reputation in the field of Software Engineering.

Kenntnisse

International visibility

Teaching in German

Teaching in English

Attract research funding

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a Full Professor of Software Engineering at salary grade W3 to commence as soon as possible. This is a permanent civil service position.

We are looking for persons of international visibility to strengthen the department of computer science with independent research and teaching profiles in the fields of Software Engineering. Willingness and ability to attract research funding must be noticeable. The person must be renowned in the field of Software Engineering. The prospective candidate should not only enrich the computer science group; in addition, they are intended to foster cooperation in research and teaching with related disciplines. It is expected that the candidate contributes to teaching at both bachelor and master levels and in PhD programs, both in computer science and in interdisciplinary study programs. The ability to teach in German and English is expected.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the department of computer science with independent research and teaching profiles in Software Engineering.
• Contribute to teaching at bachelor, master, and PhD levels, including interdisciplinary study programs.
• Foster cooperation in research and teaching with related disciplines.
• Attract external research funding and develop funding opportunities.
• Engage in international visibility and reputation in the field of Software Engineering.

Qualifications

• Renowned in the field of Software Engineering with international visibility.
• Willingness and ability to attract research funding.
• Ability to teach in German and English.

Application Process

A complete description of the vacancy can be found at the university website (University / Work at the University / Job Vacancies). Applications (CV including a list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science, Prof. Dr. Michael Guthe, and submitted via the portal at https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 15 October 2025. Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at [e-mail]. Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.