Junior Professorship (W1) with tenure track to W3 in IT Security or alternatively a Full Professorsh

FernUniversität in Hagen; Hagen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A German university is offering a Junior Professorship (W1) with a tenure track to W3 or alternatively a Full Professorship in IT Security. The position emphasizes a strong focus on teaching essential IT security topics in German and requires an outstanding academic background. The role includes active participation in research and teaching, integrating modern educational methodologies. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to curriculum development and personal governance within the academic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must have a strong academic track record.
• Experience with third-party funding is required for the W3 position.
• Willingness to teach in German is essential.

Aufgaben

• Teach essential areas of IT security.
• Participate in curricular development within the faculty.
• Engage in modern educational technologies for teaching.

Kenntnisse

Software security

Network security

Digital forensics

System security

Hardware security

Usable security

Applied cryptography

Application security

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Position

Junior Professorship (W1) with tenure track to W3 in IT Security or alternatively a Full Professorship (W3) in IT Security.

Scope and Duration

The junior professorship is initially limited to 3 years and may be extended for an additional 3 years if the interim evaluation is positive. After a positive final evaluation, the position will be upgraded to a permanent W3 university professorship without any new call for applications. Academics applying directly for the W3 university professorship should make this clear in their application.

Research Focus

Research must focus on at least one of the following areas:

• Software security
• Network security
• Digital forensics
• System security
• Hardware security
• Usable security
• Applied cryptography
• Application security

Teaching Responsibilities

All essential areas of IT security must be covered in teaching. Candidates should be willing to teach courses in German. In addition, a willingness to participate actively in teaching computer science fundamentals and in curricular development within the faculty's degree programs is expected.

Teaching at the FernUniversität integrates modern educational technologies and takes place both digitally and in person. Active participation in the development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning formats in accordance with university quality standards is expected.

Professional Development and Governance

Applicants for a junior professorship (W1) with tenure track should have a successful record of acquiring third‑party funding; for applicants for a W3 university professorship, this is mandatory.

Active participation in academic self‑governance is expected.

Qualifications

The prerequisite for employment is academic achievement in accordance with Section 36 of the NRW Higher Education Act.

Application Process

If we have sparked your interest and you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application accompanied by the usual documents. Please send it to the Rector of FernUniversität in Hagen, 58084 Hagen, Germany, or by email to [email protected].

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. André Schulz, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Tel : 02331 / 987‑2191, email : [email protected].

The application deadline is January 9th, 2026 (date of receipt at the FernUniversität in Hagen).

Equal Opportunity Statement

The FernUniversität in Hagen is committed to promoting gender equality and equal opportunities. This call for applications is expressly aimed at applicants from all genders (w / m / d); applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act.

The rights of persons with a severe disability or persons of equal status to be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability remain unaffected.

By sending your application to the above e‑mail address, you consent to your application documents being processed, stored and used for the purpose of the appointment procedure.

FernUniversität in Hagen

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Personalentwicklung

Universitätsstraße 47

58097 Hagen