Professorship for Print Technologies and Applications

Hochschule der Medien is a public university of Applied Sciences specialising in media, offering a distinctive and comprehensive portfolio of degree programmes. Our 30 Bachelor’s and Master’s courses provide access to careers in the media industry as well as in companies, organisations and public institutions for more than 5,500 enrolled students. HdM also offers diverse and forward-looking opportunities within an innovative environment for research, teaching and professional practice.

The Faculty of Print and Media within the Bachelor of Engineering programme in Print Media and Packaging Technologies, invites applications for the position of

Professorship for Print Technologies and Applications

Starting on 1 March 2027

Salary Grade W3, No. SoSe2601P

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishment of an independent research line in the field of innovative printing technologies and applications, as well as the initiation and implementation of research projects.
• Supervision of doctoral candidates.
• Delivery of courses on fundamental and advanced topics in modern printing and packaging technologies in English.
• Development of networks, acquisition of third-party funding, and establishment of technical laboratories.

Qualifications:

• A degree in an engineering or natural sciences discipline, together with a completed doctorate (PhD or equivalent), and several years of relevant professional experience in a technical role.
• A strong record of recent academic publications and active engagement in research within the relevant field.
• Experience in university-level teaching is desirable.
• A high level of motivation and personal commitment to teaching and applied research.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students, including participation in academic self-governance and the continued development of the university.
• Excellent proficiency in German (minimum certified level B2) and English (minimum level C1), and be willing to deliver teaching in English.

The formal requirements for appointment as a professor are governed by § 47 of the Landeshochschulgesetz (LHG) and must be fulfilled. Further details can be found on our careers page (https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/karriere/professuren) . Subject to meeting the relevant civil service requirements, the successful candidate will initially be appointed as a probationary civil servant. Alternatively, an employment contract under public service regulations may be offered.

For further enquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Volker Jansen
via email at jansen@hdm-stuttgart.de

Hochschule der Medien is committed to family-friendly policies, equal opportunities and diversity. We particularly encourage suitably qualified women to apply. For questions relating to equal opportunities, please contact our Equal Opportunities Officer, Prof. Dr. Vera Spillner, at spillner@hdm-stuttgart.de (mailto:spillner@hdm-stuttgart.de) .

Applications from candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference where qualifications are equivalent.

Detailed information regarding the submission of application documents can be found on our careers page: https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/karriere/professuren (https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/karriere/professuren) .

Applications must be submitted exclusively via the online application portal at:
https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/karriere/professuren (https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/karriere/professuren) .

We look forward to receiving your application by 16.04.2026.