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Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences is a research-intensive university of applied sciences in the fields of computer science, engineering, business, design and health. We educate around 6,300 students in over 70 degree programs and continuing education courses at three study locations in Kaiserslautern, Pirmasens and Zweibrücken. There are currently four main areas of research.

W2 professorship "Computer Science with a focus on multimedia knowledge transfer and empirical methods" IMST 2025 / 10 Your profile

We are looking for a person with a university degree in computer science or comparable, as well as special aptitude for scientific work, which is usually demonstrated by a qualified doctorate. The candidate should represent the areas of multimedia knowledge transfer (remote / presence / eLearning / blended learning) and empirical methods of computer science in teaching and applied research. Relevant professional experience in the following areas is expected :

• Multimedia knowledge transfer, especially in face-to-face, remote, eLearning and blended learning teaching / learning scenarios.
• Methods of empirical social research, in particular the planning, creation, implementation and evaluation of qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Management and communication techniques, especially in the area of social skills and computer-aided communication media, mechanisms and processes.

The subject areas are to be represented in both teaching and applied research. Very good didactic skills are a matter of course, as is the willingness to participate in exchanges with our international partner universities and to offer courses in English. In addition, we expect committed participation in teaching in basic subjects and, if necessary, in lectures in related fields.

We expect the applicant to integrate well into the existing team both professionally and personally, to be involved in the academic self-administration of our university and to enjoy imparting knowledge from their own professional experience to students.

The university has a large number of collaborations with universities and research institutions such as Max Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes and companies, which we would like to intensify and expand.

Active participation in the university's research activities is desired. In this context, we are striving to increase third-party funding and the number of cooperative doctorates.

We advocate a supervision concept that requires a high presence of teaching staff at the university location.

German language skills (at least level C1) and English language skills are required.

The recruitment requirements for professors are regulated in Section 49 of the Rhineland-Palatinate Higher Education Act.

We expressly welcome applications from all age groups and regardless of gender identity, disability, ethnic background, religion, ideology, sexual orientation or identity.

If you have any questions about the content of the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Dieter Wallach ().

Our offer

The position is to be filled full-time from summer semester 2026 at the Zweibrücken campus of Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences in the Department of Computer Science and Microsystems Engineering.

At our University of Applied Sciences and Design with a strong profile in applied research and development as well as academic further education, you can expect an innovative working environment and a wide range of further training opportunities as part of personnel development. Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences supports the compatibility of family and career, e.g. through flexible working hours.

Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences aims to further increase the proportion of women, particularly in research and teaching, within the framework of the State Equal Opportunities Act. We therefore urge you to apply.

Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if suitable (please enclose proof).

If applicants feel disadvantaged or treated unequally, a complaint can be lodged with the AGG Complaints Office (Legal Department).

Your application

We look forward to receiving your application with meaningful documents including the completed applicant profile (), which you can send to us via our online application portal by 22.04.2025.

THE PRESIDENT