Professorship for Enterprise IoT (mfd)

XU Exponential University of Applied Science; Potsdam; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative university in Potsdam seeks a technical expert in IoT to teach and supervise students. The role includes responsibilities in teaching, program development, and research, emphasizing practical experience in engineering. Candidates should possess a completed degree, a PhD, and significant professional experience. This position offers a versatile work environment with a permanent contract, starting ideally in Summer Semester 2026.

Leistungen

Creative freedom

Opportunity for professional development

International work environment

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience, with at least 2 years outside the university sector.
• Relevant practical experience in engineering hardware development or industrial R&D.
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding is considered an asset.

Aufgaben

• Assume duties in teaching, research, and academic self-administration.
• Teach modules in classroom, blended, and online formats.
• Participate in the development of study programs and quality assurance.

Kenntnisse

Industrial IoT & Sensor Systems

Connectivity & Edge Computing

Robotics & Automation

Smart Applications

SAP BusinessObjects

Enterprise Architecture

Hybris

SAP HANA

SAP

TOGAF

Solution Architecture

Cloud Architecture

SAP BW 4HANA

Salesforce

SAP S / 4HANA

SAP ERP

Ausbildung

Completed university degree

PhD (magna cum laude or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

(Ref: Hardware & Connectivity)

The Position at XU

At XU we dont just teach technology; we translate pedagogy into the AI world. We are looking for an engineer or technical expert to represent the field of Internet of Things (IoT). You will prepare students to build the physical infrastructure of the digital age from sensors to smart factories. As part of our AI-core learning model you will guide explorers through real-world projects involving connectivity robotics and automation.

Key Responsibilities

You will assume duties in teaching research and academic self-administration in accordance with 42 and 43 BbgHG.

Teaching & Student Supervision

Teaching modules in the study program in classroom blended and online formats. This includes module responsibility examination acceptance and student supervision.

Program Development

Active participation in the further development of study programs quality assurance and accreditation procedures. This involves the conception creation and adaptation of teaching and learning materials.

Research & Transfer

Development of a distinct personal research profile and publication of results. You will initiate expand and maintain cooperation with partners in industry and research.

Administration

Active participation in academic administration committee work and student recruitment events.

Teaching Responsibilities

You will be responsible for teaching modules such as :

• IoT and Sensors
• Robotics & Automation
• Industry 4.0 Applications
• Smart Factories
• Smart Services
• Advanced Virtual Environments (VR AR MR)

Your Profile & Research Focus

While a broad understanding of the field is expected we seek a candidate who can deepen at least one of the following core areas :

• Industrial IoT & Sensor Systems : Hardware design embedded systems and sensor networks.
• Connectivity & Edge Computing : 5G LPWAN and industrial network architectures.
• Robotics & Automation : Control engineering autonomous systems and cyber-physical integration.
• Smart Applications : Applying IoT to Smart Factories (Industry 4.0) or Smart Cities.

Requirements (43 BbgHG)

• Completed university degree and a PhD ( magna cum laude or equivalent).
• Pedagogical aptitude for teaching in English.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience of which at least 2 years were spent outside the university sector.
• Relevant practical experience in engineering hardware development or industrial R&D.
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding is considered an asset.

Why us

What We Offer

• Start Date : Ideally Summer Semester 2026.
• A permanent employment contract ( part-time min. 50% or full-time ).
• A versatile innovative and international work environment in cooperation with renowned partner universities.
• Lean hierarchies in a dynamic entrepreneurial university environment.
• Responsibility creative freedom and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Join XU

Help us shape the digital future. We offer a creative interdisciplinary environment the freedom to develop new curricula and strong industry networks.

Apply Now

Please address your application to our President Filipe de Castro Soeiro and submit it via email including your CV publication list and proof of professional practice.

About us

XU Exponential University is a dynamic state-recognized University of Applied Sciences located in the Potsdam / Berlin metropolitan area. We do not just produce employees we create explorers .

Our concept combines academic rigor with a practice-based education model : Learning through doing with real projects real partners and real impact. Our true differentiator is applied interactive AI-core learning . All our programs revolve around AI applications covering fields from digital business to data robotics and enterprise IoT. We are dedicated to translating pedagogy into the AI world and educating the pioneers of the digital transformation.

Key Skills

• SAP BusinessObjects
• Enterprise Architecture
• Hybris
• SAP HANA
• SAP
• TOGAF
• Solution Architecture
• Cloud Architecture
• SAP BW 4HANA
• Salesforce
• SAP S / 4HANA
• SAP ERP

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1