Professorship of Material Based Product Design

vor 2 Monaten


Karlsruhe, Deutschland Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe Vollzeit

The following artistic professorship is to be filled at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG) in the design department as of October 1, 2025:
Professorship of Material Based Product Design
Salary Group W3 (100%)
The appointment of the professorship refers to a professorship for life.
**Tasks**:

- Represent the field of product design in its full artistic and creative scope.
- Teach within the Product Design degree program, including instruction in the technical foundations.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary and experimental projects within and beyond HfG.
- Initiate and follow collaborations with manufacturers and industry.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the HfG curriculum and the expansion of operational structures, both in terms of personnel and technology.
- Initiate and conceptualize externally funded projects.

Furthermore, the post holder is expected to work collaboratively and in an interdisciplinary manner with other departments of the university as well as with the neighboring Center for Art and Media (ZKM) Karlsruhe. Further official duties are regulated in - 46 of the Landeshochschulgesetz Baden-Württemberg. Participation in University's self-administration is one of the official duties.
**Recruitment requirements**:

- Relevant publications and projects in the field
- Knowledge of and experience with digital media and program-driven manufacturing tools.
- A broad professional and international network.
- Pedagogical aptitude and extensive successful teaching experience at art or design colleges.
- Knowledge of German and English at university level.

**General information**:
The Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design is committed to diversity, equality and justice in opportunities. It would like to maintain the proportion of women among its professors. The HfG supports the compatibility of career and family. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
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Please note that the German text version of the job advertisement is the legally binding version.



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