Your position as Professor in Weihenstephan & Triesdorf
A professorship at a University of Applied Sciences (HaW professorship) is exciting, varied and characterised by practice-oriented teaching and research, university management tasks and a high degree of personal and temporal independence.
There are many good reasons to take up this profession!
Job description HaW professorship
Are you curious but still unsure whether a HaW professorship is for you?
Read on and find out if this job profile suits you!
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Special features for professors at universities of applied sciences
Universities of applied sciences (HaWs) have these special features compared to universities:
- Practical relevance as a fundamental requirement in teaching and research
- Reduced and often specialised range of subjects
- Fewer students overall
- Good networking with the (regional) economy
- Fewer research activities than at universities
Since 2023, Bavaria's Universities of Applied Sciences (HaW) and Universities of Technology (TH) have been able to conduct independent doctorates in particularly research-intensive areas. This is regulated by the HIG, which came into force at the beginning of 2023. The HSWT will receive the right to award doctorates (initially limited to 7 years).
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Plus points of a HaW professorship
Universities of Applied Sciences have many advantages that are particularly interesting for women due to the surrounding conditions.
- Joy
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- You enjoy working with young people, encouraging them as well as taking part in the professional development of your students.
- You want to pass on your enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work to students and enjoy sharing the knowledge you have acquired in science and professional practice in the context of courses.
- Curiosity
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- You want to combine science, practice and teaching and are interested in applied research that addresses socially relevant topics and problems, works on them and develops possible solutions.
- Freedom
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- You value creative freedom. You enjoy testing new didactic methods or introducing your ideas to academic self-administration.
- Exchange
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- You are interested in exchanging ideas with companies, associations and non-governmental organisations, universities of applied sciences, or think tanks.
- You develop creative ideas for the establishment and further development of cooperations - in Germany, Europe and the world.
- You have the talent to network with people from different areas in such a way that creates added value for all parties.
- Development
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- You consider lifelong learning important - for yourself as well as students with different educational biographies and needs.
- You would like to actively shape and advance the field of professional development.
- Family
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- You are an organisational talent, want to organise your time independently and lead an active family life despite an intensive workload.
- Security
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- You want a secure job with the possibility of becoming a civil servant.
Become a professor at the HSWT: That's what drives us!
Our scientists teach and research at two campuses (Weihenstephan and Triesdorf) and two locations (Straubing and Schlachters): all four in economically and demographically growing regions.
We educate our approximately 6,100 students to become responsible specialists and managers who handle resources efficiently and contemporary sustainably and whom we prepare optimally for tasks in a globalised and digitalised labour market.
Teaching and research topics include socially significant issues such as sustainable agriculture, climate change, biodiversity, environmental precaution, renewable energies, renewable resources and healthy nutrition.
Visit our website to learn more about our research profile and ongoing research projects!
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Different campuses and locations - their own advantages
HSWT has two central campuses - the Weihenstephan Campus and the Triesdorf Campus. Both offer attractive advantages.
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Goals for the future
The HSWT aims to be one of the leading, internationally recognised universities of applied sciences and green technologies. That also includes constantly striving to recruit the best minds for the University of Applied Sciences.
In particular, the University of Applied Sciences wants to attract even more female professors to make even better use of the potential of mixed teams and to establish an appropriate ratio between the proportion of female students and female professors.
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Offers for teaching
The digital teaching competence team at the Centre for Studies and Didactics advises and supports teachers in using digital teaching formats, including technical implementation. All lecturers at the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf can also take advantage of the qualification offers (counselling, workshops, certificate programmes) of BayZiel - Bavarian Centre for Innovative Teaching.
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Offers for research
It is a declared goal of the Free State of Bavaria's science policy to strengthen research at universities of applied sciences. This policy expresses itself in initiatives such as the High Tech Agenda Bavaria (HTA) (see also the new website Future Code Bavaria) or the competition on the topic of "Artificial Intelligence", which enables universities to compete for additional professorships in the research field of Artificial Intelligence.
The HSWT supports strong researchers through various incentive systems for interdisciplinary and international research. An example is the reward system for active and successful research, which grants teaching relief in return for third-party-funded projects. The basis of this reward system is a transparent points system, which compensates acquired third-party funded projects with a certain number of points depending on the amount raised, which in turn are converted into weekly hours per semester.
The Centre for Research and Knowledge Transfer (ZFW) supports the application process, coordination and administration of research projects. In addition, the ZFW supports you in developing strategies for preparing your research results for different target groups.
The HSWT promotes knowledge transfer in business, politics and society. A research innovation laboratory and a start-up incubator support the development of research innovations and start-up ideas up to the founding of start-ups and the registration of inventions. The services of the ZFW will accompany you throughout the entire life cycle of innovations.
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Offers for young scientists
With the doctoral college "Life Sciences and Green Technologies", the HSWT has its own structure for training PhD students under the umbrella of BayWISS.
The college members receive networking opportunities and financial support in terms of their own budget, which they can use at their personal discretion for doctorate-related activities such as conference travel or continuing education courses.
Requirements to become a professor
The career paths to a HaW professorship are often unknown and generally not very structured.
The formal requirements are always regulated at state level.
For the Free State of Bavaria, the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG), regulates the admission requirements, specifically in Art. 57 Para. 3 (Employment requirements for professors at universities of applied sciences). These are essentially (in full under the source mentioned):
- a completed university degree,
- teaching experience (proof of pedagogical aptitude),
- special qualification for scientific or artistic work (proof by doctorate or doctorate-related achievements) as well as
- at least five years of professional experience, which must have been acquired after completion of the higher education degree and of which at least three years must have been spent outside the higher education sector.
The BayHIG also regulates the appointment of professors in the Free State of Bavaria, specifically in article no. 66 (appeal of professors, junior professors and young professors).
The formal requirements for FH or HaW professorships in other federal states are similar. Nevertheless, it is imperative that potential applicants inform themselves about the relevant state legislation and additionally enquire at the respective universities of applied sciences whether they fulfil the formal requirements for a specific professorship.
This is how we support women on the path to professorship
In 2017, the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences was awarded the TOTAL-E Quality Award for its exemplary equal opportunities-oriented personnel and university policy.
The HSWT participates in state programmes for the advancement of women, including the BayernMentoring, the scholarship programme for female doctoral students and the qualification programme "rein-in-die-hörsäle".
"rein-in-die-Hörsäle" is a programme to prepare for a HaW professorship, which consists of three programme components: the teaching assignment programme as well as an information event and a seminar on the topic "Career goal - female professor at an HaW". Corresponding events also occur at the HSWT as a member university of the LaKoF, and there is the possibility of taking on teaching assignments.
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Active recruitment and accompaniment of Appeal Committees
To increase the proportion of women in professorships, it is significant to expand the circle of female applicants and to make women specifically aware of professorships. Measures in active recruitment are an integral part of all appointment procedures at the HSWT.
In addition, we advise chairs of appointment committees on implementing gender-sensitive recruitment procedures for professorships - beginning with the creation of the advertisement text to the final selection of personnel.
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Guidance
At the University of applied sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, interested students can get advice from the university women's representative Prof. Dr. Monika Gerschau (Weihenstephan Campus) and her deputy Prof. Dr. med. vet. habil. Prisca Kremer-Rücker (Triesdorf Campus).
You can also contact the respective faculty women's representative.
Application for a HaW professorship at the HSWT
Professorships at universities of applied sciences are filled through appointment procedures. The positions are advertised publicly.
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Career as a professor: Databases for qualified women
Appointment committees are increasingly using the instrument of active recruitment to specifically search for qualified female applicants, to actively address them and draw their attention to the respective advertisement.
Potential female applicants can do a lot to attract the attention of the University of Applied Sciences. For example, qualified women can register themselves in databases.
The bukof (Bundeskonferenz der Frauen- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragten an Hochschulen e.V. - Federal Conference of Women's and Gender Equality Representatives at Universities) offers an overview of existing female expert databases on its website, which interested universities can use to search for suitable female scientists.
We want to point out two of these databases here.
- GESIS Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, Center of Excellence Women and Science (CEWS)
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Women scientists and experts with a doctorate or habilitation can register in the database at any time. Even female scientists without a doctorate, e.g. in artistic or creative fields or if their degree is imminent, can enrol after consultation with the CEWS.
- Lakof Baden-Wuerttemberg
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The database (HaW/DHBW) is a supra-regional job exchange for professorships at universities of applied sciences and dual universities and offers networking opportunities.
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What do I need to apply for a professorship?
An application for a HaW professorship is time-consuming, and must be well prepared.
The following documents are required:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae in table form
- Doctoral certificate or documentation of the doctorate status
- Education certificates (A-levels, studies)
- Employment references
- List of scientific presentations and publications
- List of externally funded projects, if applicable
- List of lectures held and, if necessary, evaluations
- If applicable, supervision/review of student research projects and final theses
- Memberships or offices in professional societies
- List of further training courses attended; other competencies (e.g. management or project experience)
The guide "Appointment: HaW-Professor" of the LaKoF Bayern contains a checklist for the application documents!
You will also find preparation tips for the trial teaching event and the interview with the appointment committee.
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Further tips for applying for a professorship
- Find out as much as possible about the requirements and the environment of the professorship by calling the respective University of Applied Sciences (women's representative, chair of the appointment committee).
- It is better to apply once too often than too little! Apply even if you fulfil the formal requirements, but the, often in an ideal way formulated, requirements profile is not one hundred per cent fulfilled. That is not the case with other applicants either, and a relatively large number of professorships are advertised several times because they cannot be staffed appropriately. In addition, female applicants often do better than average in the process. Although they submit fewer applications overall, they are then very successful concerning the number of their applications when it comes to invitations, list places and appointments - that is at least the experience to date.
- Use existing advisory services and the opportunity to take advantage of application coaching in particular!
- Take the opportunity to get to know universities of applied sciences that attract you in advance, e.g. as part of a teaching assignment! Some universities of applied sciences also offer a campus tour!
- In the long term, make sure to request and keep safe the documents central to proving your practical experience and keep them in a good place. That applies to employer references and employment contracts in particular.
You can find further information on a planned and strategic approach to writing your application and preparing your self-presentation in the bukof guidelines.
Appointment Monitor
In our appointment monitor, you can find the current status of all ongoing appointment procedures. If you have any questions about the application and the process, please do not hesitate to contact the person named in the context. Please understand, however, that we cannot provide you with information on the specific status of your application.
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Professorship "Agricultural Marketing"
Procedure status: Trial teaching events & list formation
The selected applicants are invited to a trial teaching event. This consists of:- Two lectures or teaching samples of appropriate length, which are open to the public and relate to the content of the professorship. If applicable, one of the two lectures must be held in English.
- A non-public interview with the members of the appointment committee.
- A non-public discussion with a selected group of students from the relevant subject area.
Subsequently, the Appeals Committee will draw up a list of the three best candidates.
Department: Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
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Professorship "Applied Informatics for Life"
Procedure status: committee phase & award of call
The appointment proposal is formally reviewed in the Human Resources Department and then submitted to the Senate and the university management for confirmation. If necessary, the persons placed on the list will be invited to appointment interviews. After successful completion of all votes and negotiations, the top candidate will receive a call letter.Department: Bioengineering (Sciences)
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: winter semester 2023/2024
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr. Grüner-Lempart -
Professorship "Arboristics"
Procedure status: Selection phase
The applicants are examined by the Appointment Committee for their professional suitability and by the Human Resources Department for their formal suitability in accordance with Art. 57 BayHIG.
To the job advertisement: Professorship "Arboristik"
Department: Forestry
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: Summer semester 2024
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr. Christian Zang -
Professorship "Business Administration – Financing and Business Valuation in the Field of Renewable Energies"
Procedural status: committee phase & award of call
The appointment proposal is formally reviewed in the Human Resources Department and then submitted to the Senate and the university management for confirmation. If necessary, the persons placed on the list will be invited to appointment interviews. After successful completion of all votes and negotiations, the top candidate will receive a call letter.Department: Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: winter semester 2023/2024
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr. Wagner -
Professorship "Business Administration in Landscaping"
Procedure status: Selection phase
The applicants are examined by the Appointment Committee for their professional suitability and by the Human Resources Department for their formal suitability in accordance with Art. 57 BayHIG.
To the job advertisement: Professorship "Business Administration in Landscaping"
Department: Landscape Architecture
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Thomas Brunsch -
Professorship "Construction Management in Landscaping"
Procedural status: committee phase & award of call
The appointment proposal is formally reviewed in the Human Resources Department and then submitted to the Senate and the university management for confirmation. If necessary, the persons placed on the list will be invited to appointment interviews. After successful completion of all votes and negotiations, the top candidate receives a letter of appointment.Department: Landscape Architecture
Location :Weihenstephan
Planned start date: winter semester 2023/2024
Salary : W2
Contact :Prof. Dr. Duthweiler -
Professorship "Crop Production Systems"
Procedure status: Selection phase
The applicants are examined by the Appointment Committee for their professional suitability and by the Human Resources Department for their formal suitability in accordance with Art. 57 BayHIG.
To the job advertisement: Professorship "Crop Production Systems"
Department: Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
Location: Triesdorf
Planned start date: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr. Peter Breunig -
Professorship "Experiments and Biometrics in Agriculture"
Procedure status: Trial teaching events & list formation. The selected applicants are invited to a trial teaching event. This consists of:
- Two lectures or teaching samples of appropriate length, which are open to the public and relate to the content of the professorship. If applicable, one of the two lectures must be held in English.
- A non-public interview with the members of the appointment committee.
- A non-public discussion with a selected group of students from the relevant subject area.
Subsequently, the Appeals Committee will draw up a list of the three best candidates.
To the job advertisement: Professorship "Experiments and Biometrics in Agriculture"
Department: Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Contact:Prof. Dr. Peter Zerle -
Professorship "Land and Process Technology of Foreign Trade and Payments"
Procedure status: Trial teaching events & list formation
The selected applicants are invited to a trial teaching event. This consists of:- Two lectures or teaching samples of appropriate length, which are open to the public and relate to the content of the professorship. If applicable, one of the two lectures must be held in English.
- A non-public interview with the members of the appointment committee.
- A non-public discussion with a selected group of students from the relevant subject area.
Subsequently, the Appeals Committee will draw up a list of the three best candidates.
Job advertisement: Professorship "Land -und Prozesstechnik der Außenwirtschaft"
Department: Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr. Simon Walther -
Professorship "Microbiology"
Procedure status: committee phase & award of call
The appointment proposal is formally reviewed in the Human Resources Department and then submitted to the Senate and the university management for confirmation. If necessary, the persons placed on the list will be invited to appointment interviews. After successful completion of all votes and negotiations, the top candidate will receive a call letter.Department: Bioengineering (Sciences)
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr. Iris Augustin -
Professorship "Plant Breeding and Ornamental Crop Production"
Procedure status: Committee phase & award of call
The appointment proposal is formally reviewed in the Human Resources Department and then submitted to the Senate and the university management for confirmation. If necessary, the persons placed on the list will be invited to appointment interviews. After successful completion of all votes and negotiations, the top candidate receives a letter of appointment.Department: Horticulture and Food Technology
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: winter semester 2023/2024
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr. Zange -
Professorship "Process Technology, Digitalisation and Construction in the Interior Industry"
Procedure status: Selection phase
The applicants are examined by the Appointment Committee for their professional suitability and by the Human Resources Department for their formal suitability in accordance with Art. 57 BayHIG.
To the job advertisement: Professorship "Process Technology, Digitalisation and Construction in the Interior Industry"
Department: Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr Oliver Falk -
Professorship "Sustainability, design and construction in landscape architecture"
Procedure status: Application phase
The application deadline ends on 26.05.2024
To the job advertisement: Professorship "Sustainability, Design and Construction in Landscape Architecture"
Department: Landscape Architecture
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: Winter semester 2025/2026
Salary: W2
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Thomas Brunsch -
Professorship "Sustainable animal nutrition and feed science"
Procedure status: Trial teaching events & list formation
The selected applicants are invited to a trial teaching event. This consists of:- Two lectures or teaching samples of appropriate length, which are open to the public and relate to the content of the professorship. If applicable, one of the two lectures must be held in English.
- A non-public interview with the members of the appointment committee.
- A non-public discussion with a selected group of students from the relevant subject area.
Subsequently, the Appeals Committee will draw up a list of the three best candidates.
Department: Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Systems
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start date: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Contact: Prof. Dr. Dr. Eva Zeiler -
Professorship "Transformation, Innovation & Entrepreneurship"
Procedure Status: Selection phase
The applicants are examined by the Appointment Committee for their professional suitability and by the Human Resources Department for their formal suitability in accordance with Art. 57 BayHIG.
To the job advertisement: Professorship "Transformation, Innovation & Entrepreneurship"
Faculty: Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
Location: Triesdorf
Planned start of employment: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Contact person: Prof. Dr Jennifer Gerend -
Professorship "Transformation of Environment, Nature and Landscape"
Procedure status: Selection phase
The applicants are examined by the Appointment Committee for their professional suitability and by the Human Resources Department for their formal suitability in accordance with Art. 57 BayHIG.
To the job advertisement: Professorship "Transformation of Environment, Nature and Landscape"
Department: Landscape Architecture
Location: Weihenstephan
Planned start of employment: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Contact person: Prof. Dr Markus Reinke
Our female professors introduce themselves
Currently, 35 female professors work at the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf. That corresponds to a women proportion of 24 per cent in the professorships. With this, the HSWT occupies a top position among the Bavarian universities of applied sciences.
We introduce some of our female professors here in a short interview. We aim to show interested female scientists and experts the variety of paths to a HaW professorship and encourage them to tackle an application themselves!
Campaign "Make more of your Dr - Become a Prof!"
With the campaign "Make more of your Dr - Become a Professor!", the Bavarian universities of applied sciences advertise the attractiveness of the professor occupation at a university of applied sciences with the aim of attracting the best minds for a career at Bavarian universities.
At the centre of the campaign is the website "Become a Professor!" There, interested parties can find information on the job description and the requirements they need to meet to apply for an advertised professorial position. In addition, there are tips and information on the acquirement of missing building blocks of the qualification.
