Professorship (W2) Control Engineering and Intelligent Systems

University of Applied Sciences

Around 6,500 students pursue their studies and research in attractive degree programs at Trier University of Applied Sciences. We are the University of Applied Sciences, which has the highest level of research activity and third-party funding in Rhineland-Palatinate. This means we offer excellent conditions for carrying out projects in collaboration with regional and national industries.

Description

The professorship shown above is to be filled for the winter term 2027 in the Department Engineering at the Main Campus in Trier

Tasks

The range of tasks of this position includes teaching in the fields of control engineering and measurement technology in the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs of the department of electrical and mechanical engineering.

Courses are to be offered in German and if required also in English.

In addition to a strong commitment to teaching, active participation in the university’s academic self-governance is expected.

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University of Applied Sciences support a supervision model that requires a high level of faculty presence at the university.

As a department, we offer a professional, collegial, and supportive environment with ample opportunities to conduct applied research and transfer projects. Research activities, including industry collaborations, are encouraged and may lead to a reduced teaching load. We both offer and expect dedicated collaboration within our team.

Recruitment requirements

For this professorship, we are looking for a committed person, who has gained extensive experience with control engineering tasks relevant to industry in a responsible position after completing a university degree in electrical engineering or physics, as well as related courses of study and would now like to pass its experience to our students in teaching and research. Applicants must have proven scientific competence and qualified practical experience in the fields of control engineering and industrial information technology. Further experience with artificial intelligence (AI) methods in the relevant fields is also desirable.

In addition to the general labour law requirements, the recruitment requirements include at least

1. a successfully completed university degree in the field of mechanical engineering or a related degree programme with a specialist focus on the above-mentioned requirements,

2. pedagogical aptitude,

3. a special aptitude for scientific work, which is usually demonstrated by a qualified doctorate, and

4. in addition, special achievements in the application or further development of scientific knowledge and methods in at least five years of relevant professional practice, of which at least three years must have been spent outside the university sector.

The appointment is made as a tenured civil servant if the relevant legal requirements are met.

We offer

Trier University of Applied Sciences offers a variety of innovative and future-oriented research opportunities, as well as international and interdisciplinary collaboration possibilities. We provide all employees with a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities. As a certified family-friendly university, we offer extensive childcare options, along with support and guidance from the Family Service and the Dual Career Service.

Place of employment

Hauptcampus, Dienstort Trier (Schneidershof)

Proportion of women/ severe disability

Trier University of Applied Sciences is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and values diversity as a significant asset. In this spirit, we particularly encourage applications from women. Severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status under § 2 (3) SGB IX will receive preferential consideration if equally qualified (please provide appropriate documentation).

Contact

lf you have any questions, please contact the Head of the Appointment Committee**,** Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Scherer (scherer@hochschule-trier.de),(Tel. +49 651 8103-478).

Application deadline

19.07.2026

Are you interested?

In this case, we look forward to receiving your online application, including a cover letter, CV, certificates, proof of professional experience, a list of publications, an outline of your teaching and research concept, and teaching evaluations matching the profile of the professorship. Please submit your application as a single PDF document via our application portal by the stated deadline.