Professorship Regional Circular Economy

F03; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany seeks a candidate for a position in Regional Circular Economy. The successful applicant will teach Bachelor's and Master's programs and conduct research to enhance the faculty’s profile. Candidates should have a doctorate, a strong background in research, and proven teaching experience. Proficiency in English and German is essential. This role promotes a culture of empowerment and inclusion.

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate in Economics, Business Administration, or Environmental Engineering.
• Five years of relevant professional experience, three of which outside academia.
• Experience in applied research projects preferred.

Aufgaben

• Teach Bachelor's and Master's courses in both German and English.
• Conduct research and enhance faculty profile.
• Participate in university governance and responsibilities.

Kenntnisse

Research achievements

Methodological skills

Teaching experience

Teamwork skills

Third-party funding acquisition

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Ausbildung

University degree in relevant field

Doctorate

Jobbeschreibung

TH Köln is one of the most innovative universities of applied sciences and a member of the university alliance UAS 7. We offer 21,500 students and 1,000 academics from Germany and abroad an inspiring learning, research and work environment in the fields of engineering and humanities as well as social and natural sciences. TH Köln shapes social innovation – this is our approach to society’s challenges. Due to our interdisciplinary mindset and actions as well as our regional, national and international activities, we are a valued cooperation partner in numerous fields.

The challenges posed by climate change, digitalization, and demographic shifts call for fundamental structural adjustments. The Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems actively drives this societal transformation through its teaching, research, and knowledge transfer. Key areas of focus include the energy transition, mobility, water management, climate adaptation strategies, open space and landscape planning, as well as digital innovation.

TH Köln has established the Centre for Innovation with Nature (CEIN), a research and transfer infrastructure dedicated to enhancing climate resilience and promoting sustainable resource management. Serving as a transdisciplinary real‑world laboratory in the Rhineland region, CEIN fosters innovation and advances the development of a European model region for energy and resource security.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will represent the field of Regional Circular Economy in teaching within the Bachelor's and Master's programs at the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems, offering courses in both German and English. Research activities are expected to enhance the profile of the faculty and TH Köln, while also actively contributing to the acquisition of third‑party funding. Additionally, the candidate will participate in university self‑governance and is willing to assume related responsibilities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, as well as a doctorate.
• Demonstrated exceptional achievements in research and publications.
• Strong methodological skills and teaching experience in areas related to Regional Circular Economy.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, with at least three years obtained outside the academic sector.
• Willingness to (co‑)supervise Master's and doctoral theses.
• Ability to secure third‑party funding and possess strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent proficiency in both English and German.
• Experience in participating in applied research projects is also desired.

Environment & Culture

We foster a culture of empowerment and cooperation. International science standards, gender equality and inclusion are the guiding principles of our human resources development. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and seek to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given priority in case of equal suitability, qualification and professional expertise in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine‑Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz). Disabled persons and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.

Further information regarding the job profile, appointment process and application is available here.