We are constantly looking for renowned academics who would like to teach at the highest level and conduct future-oriented research at our fast-growing and innovative university of applied sciences. Below you can find all the information you need about becoming a professor and professorships at DIT.
The General requirements for the appointment to a professorship (Art. 57 BayHIG [Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act]) are:
I really enjoy being a professor of intercultural management ... teaching students about culture in a place where they can walk out of the classroom and immediately apply those new skills is both exciting and fulfilling for me as a teacher. Being able to do research in this international environment, with a wonderful team of international colleagues, makes DIT an exceptional place to work.
Prof. Dr. M. Cummings-Koether
Teaching professor from the USA
General requirements for the appointment to a junior professorship (Art. 64 BayHIG [Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act])
Within the framework of a junior professorship at universities of applied sciences, suitable applicants can develop the experience and qualifications to find employment as a full professor at a university of applied sciences later in their careers, according to the BayHIG (Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act) Art. 57 para. 3 sent. 1 no. 1 and 2.
For junior professorships, the following formal appointment requirements apply in accordance with Art. 64 para. 2 (BayHIG):
Teaching, research and industry - the junior professorship gives me a unique combination of extremely varied and exciting activities.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gabriel Herl
Junior Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Media Technology
I see the opportunity to combine research and teaching in the junior professorship and at the same time to qualify for a later professorship as very valuable. If you enjoy working in science and like working with students, this career path is very fulfilling.
Prof. Dr. Volha Kukso
Junior professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
The junior professorship enables me to develop professionally and personally in the field of research and teaching. It is a great qualification opportunity for scientists to establish themselves in the research landscape.
Prof. Sebastian Kölbl
Junior Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
Would you like to gain some insight into the work as a professor at DIT and get to know some of your potential new colleagues?
Then, we recommend you watch the following videos from our series "People at DIT":
You can find the whole playlist here: Video series "People at DIT"
The path to professorship
The following list describes the selection procedure undertaken when a professor vacancy (also junior professorship) becomes available at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT).
Initially, the advertisement for a new professorship is submitted to the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts.
After the Ministry’s approval, the job advertisement is published online and in print media. When the DIT starts to receive applications for the job opening, the following steps are taken:
The Department of Human Resources checks whether each applicant meets the formal criteria for the appointment as professor, then sends a full list of applicants to the appointment committee after the application deadline closes (usually after 4‒6 weeks). In the case of applicants with severe disabilities/entitled to equal opportunities support, the representative body for severely disabled people will be consulted.
The appointment committee consists of:
In the first committee meeting, it is determined which applicants are to be invited for trial lectures. The date and the mandatory topic for the trial lecture is set. The Department of Human Resources completes another in-depth check of formal appointability prior to the trial lecture. Suitable candidates receive invitations for the trial lecture. The date can be announced in advance in the form of a save-the-date invitation. The mandatory topic for the trial lecture is provided to candidates at the earliest three weeks, at the latest two weeks, before the lecture. The elective topic for the second presentation is chosen by the candidates themselves.
On the day of the trial lecture, the candidates hold both their lectures, followed by a Q&A with the audience. You should seek to convince the audience with your professional competence and motivation with regard to your future appointment as a professor. The trial lecture is open to everyone at the DIT.
Finally, a personal interview with the appointment committee is held in private. You will get to know the appointment committee and have the chance to convince them of your personal, pedagogical and professional suitability.
After all candidates have been seen, a shortlist is formed with usually the three most suitable persons for the professorship. The length of time it takes to form this list may vary, and those on the list will be notified by the Department of Human Resources.
The Senate gives its opinion on the shortlist decided by the appointment committee and takes into account any special votes. To get to know each other, the President can arrange personal meetings with the candidates on the shortlist. The President decides on the appointment without being bound by the ranking of the appointment committee’s proposal.
An offer of the professorship is issued to the leading candidate along with the request to accept within four weeks. Appointment negotiations with the President follow.
Potential starting dates are at the beginning of the winter or summer semesters (usually 1st of September/October or 1st of March/April, respectively).
It is our priority that you feel welcomed to the DIT and settle in well to your new role as a professor. Therefore, a mentor will be at your side from the first day as part of our induction process. Further relevant information and contact people will be provided at our welcoming event for all new employees and newly appointed professors. Our support programme ranges from assistance with the application for research funding, a mentorship programme on digital teaching, to the Dual Career Service for the partners and families of newly appointed professors, and much more.
We would be happy to welcome you as part of our DIT family.
You can find out about the current status of your applications with our appointment monitor. If you have any questions about the application and the procedure, please do not hesitate to contact the person named in your application process. However, please understand that we are not allowed to provide you with information on the specific status of your application. If a professor opening disappears from the list, this means that the position has either been filled or the process has been stopped.
Faculty: European Campus Rottal-Inn
Start date: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Committee phase & appointment
The list is confirmed by the Senate and the university management and one of the listed candidates will be offered the job and receives an invitation to appointment negotiations.
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Applied Healthcare Sciences
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Hannah Stöffl
Faculty: Applied Computer Science
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Trial lecture and committee listing
The selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview. This consists of:
Contact: Julia Stallinger
Faculty: Applied Natural Sciences and Industrial Engineering
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Trial lecture and committee listing
The selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview. This consists of:
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Applied Computer Science
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2 / W1
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Applied Computer Science
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Application period
Application deadline: 17 November 2024
The application period ends on 17 November 2024. After the deadline ends all the application documents will be forwarded to the appointment committee.
To the job description: Professur for "Autonome und eingebettete Systeme"
Contact: Hannah Stöffl
Faculty: Applied Natural Sciences and Industrial Engineering
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Committee phase & appointment
The list is confirmed by the Senate and the university management and one of the listed candidates will be offered the job and receives an invitation to appointment negotiations.
Contact: Jasmin Eiblmeier
Faculty: Electrical Engineering and Media Technology
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2 / W1
Process status: Committee phase & appointment
The list is confirmed by the Senate and the university management and one of the listed candidates will be offered the job and receives an invitation to appointment negotiations.
Contact: Julia Stallinger
Faculty: Applied Healthcare Sciences
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Applied Computer Science
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2 / W1
Process status: Committee phase & appointment
The list is confirmed by the Senate and the university management and one of the listed candidates will be offered the job and receives an invitation to appointment negotiations.
Contact: Julia Stallinger
Faculty: Applied Computer Science
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2 / W1
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Julia Stallinger
Faculty: European Campus Rottal-Inn
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Applied Natural Sciences and Industrial Engineering
Start date: Winter semester 2024/2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Committee phase & appointment
The list is confirmed by the Senate and the university management and one of the listed candidates will be offered the job and receives an invitation to appointment negotiations.
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Applied Computer Science
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Julia Stallinger
Faculty: Civil and Construction Engineering
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Committee phase & appointment
The list is confirmed by the Senate and the university management and one of the listed candidates will be offered the job and receives an invitation to appointment negotiations.
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Electrical Engineering and Media Technology
Start date: Winter semester 2025/2026
Salary: W2
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Applied Healthcare Sciences
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Lenka Haller
Faculty: Applied Natural Sciences and Industrial Engineering
Start date: Summer Semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Jasmin Eiblmeier
Faculty: European Campus Rottal-Inn
Start date: Summer semester 2025
Salary: W2
Process status: Trial lecture and committee listing
The selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview. This consists of:
Contact: Julia Stallinger
Faculty: Civil and Construction Engineering
Start date: Winter Semester 2025/2026
Salary: W2
Process status: Application period
Application deadline: 05 January 2025
The application period ends on 05 January 2025. After the deadline ends all the application documents will be forwarded to the appointment committee.
To the job description: Professor for "Verkehrswegebau"
Contact: Bettina Rackl
Faculty: Applied Computer Science
Start date: Summer Semester 2025
Salary: W2 / W1
Process status: Selection phase
Applicants are assessed for their professional and formal suitability.
Contact: Jasmin Eiblmeier
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact our team at any time, we will be happy to help you.