W2 professorship Intercultural & Sustainable Business Communication

Around 1,600 students pursue their studies and research in attractive degree programs at Environmental Campus Birkenfeld of Trier University. 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.

The professorship shown above is to be at the earliest possible date 2025 in the Department Environmental Business/Environmental Law at the Environmental Campus in Birkenfeld

The future holder of this position will represent the field of "Intercultural & Sustainable Business Communication" in research and applied teaching. In teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to take on compulsory and elective courses in the bachelor's programs "Sustainable Business and Law," "Sustainable Business and Technology," „Nonprofit and NGO Management“, and „Sustainable Business Administration“, as well as in the master's program „Sustainable Business Administration“.

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.

For this professorship, we are looking for a committed person, who has gained fundamental, professional knowledgeafter completing a university degree in  the advertised professorship and can demonstrate a qualified doctorate with links to the field of Intercultural & Sustainable Business Communication.

We expect proven knowledge in the field of intercultural communication and sustainability-related corporate communication, particularly in digital and economic contexts, demonstrated by internationally recognized publications or conference contributions and completion of a relevant degree or scientific research. The ability to connect with existing research fields in the department and the university as well as experience in establishing research collaborations are required. Experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching concepts in a university context in the abovementioned areas is also an advantage.

We expect the future holder of this position to teach courses in English and German. Therefore, a very good command of German (at least C2 level) and English (at least C1 level) is required. Good knowledge of another European language such as French is advantageous.

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

1.  a successfully completed university degree in the fleld 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 scientiflc work, which is usually demonstrated by a qualifled doctorate, and

4.  in addition, special achievements in the application or further development of scientif1c 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.

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.

Umwelt-Campus, Dienstort Birkenfeld

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).