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Professorship (W2) in Digital Innovation and Strategy (100) (mfd)
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19 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
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16 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Characteristics
- Fixed-term employment contract(initially for two years)
- Full-time
- Hannover Munich Leipzig Remote
- Published on 30.07.2026
- Application deadline: 31.12.2026
- Earliest start date: 01.08.2027
- Teaching load of 18 SWS
About us
velpTEC is an education institute focused on innovative technologies combining experience from business future studies and new educational approaches. Through our educational offerings we support people in strengthening their skills for the future in a practice-oriented way helping them actively shape their own paths in life and from 2027 onward also in higher education.
VTHUniversity of Applied Sciences in foundation (in Gründung) is a private university of applied sciences currently undergoing the process of state recognition through the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture. Our degree programs are launching in the fields of digital technologies engineering and innovation-driven management with a clear commitment to continuously expanding our portfolio and responding to new developments. We understand teaching as a space for shaping solutions for tomorrow. Our approach is project-based competency-oriented and closely interlinked with practice. We are looking for individuals who are eager to break new ground in higher education and want to actively help shape our innovative learning environment.
Your responsibilities
- Program development: Contributing to the development of the Masters program in Technology Business Management and assisting in recruiting students
- Masterclasses and expert seminars: Conducting live sessions on digital business models strategic technology management and entrepreneurial innovation in English
- Student supervision and examination formats: Providing academic guidance mentoring and support for project and research work; designing and evaluating portfolio assessments exams and masters theses
- Applied research: Conducting practice-oriented research and transfer projects in the areas ofdigital transformation innovation strategies and technology-driven managementin cooperation with industry and research institutions
- Funding and cooperation: Initiating research collaborations and acquiring third-party funding to strengthen applied research at our university
- Publications and presentations: Publishing research findings in academic journals and at relevant conferences as well as representing the university at specialist presentations and industry events
- Transfer: Willingness to participate in research-related product developments founding/start-up ventures and patent applications
- University development: Contributing to the universitys academic self-governance helping to further develop the range of study programs and participating in international collaboration
Recruitment and qualification requirements
The recruitment requirements for professors are governed by 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG):
- A completed university degree
- Pedagogical-didactic aptitude confirmed through practical experience
- Special aptitude for in-depth independent scholarly work generally evidenced by an above-average doctorate in the fields ofBusiness Administration Information Systems Technology Management or related fields
- Special achievements in the application or development of scientific findings and methods over at least five years of professional practice of which at least three years must have been carried out outside the higher education sector preferably ininnovation digital transformation or strategic management.
In addition we assume
- The ability and willingness to conduct teaching research and transfer activities in English.
- Willingness to develop and further build higher education teaching competencies particularly in (generative) AI-supported teaching.
In addition we value
- Innovative spirit in teaching: Motivation to develop and apply new didacticformats ininnovation and strategyeducation
- Interdisciplinary openness: Readiness to collaborate with colleagues inrobotics blockchain additive manufacturing data science and sustainable entrepreneurship
- Practice and transfer orientation: Proven experience in industry or researchprojects related todigital transformation and business model innovation
- International perspective: Experience in international contexts or motivation tointegrateinternational trends in innovation and strategyinto teachingand research.
- Commitment to institutional development: Willingness to actively shape thefoundation and growth of a new university
- Research profile: A visible research focus indigital innovation entrepreneurship or strategic technology development
- Knowledge and technology transfer: Understanding research as a bridge between science industry and society
What we offer
- The opportunity to shape the development of a new university and itsprogrammesright from its foundation.
- A professorship with a clear focus on teaching quality assurance and appliedresearch.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues inrobotics blockchain additive manufacturing data science and sustainable entrepreneurship.
- Modern digital infrastructure and an innovative environment without outdatedstructures.
- Collaboration with the Center for Higher Education Teaching (KompetenzzentrumLehre) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg on the development of higher education teaching competencies.
- Fully remote in Germany or hybrid work from one of our offices in Hanover Munich or Leipzig
- Flexible working hours coordinated within your team (no weekend work) doctors appointments childcare and other important commitments are easy to accommodate
- 15% employer contribution to your company pension plan
- 3 paid Educational Days per year for professional development 1 additional day of annual leave for volunteer work
- Access to 13000 fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass
- Regular team events and shared experiences
- Plenty of autonomy varied responsibilities and a culture that encourages new ideas and innovation
Application documents and further information
- Please submit your application together with the required documents in English via our online portal. You can access the online portal through the AufdieseStellebewerben button. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications submitted by post or email.
- The following application documents are expected; mandatory documents are marked with*:
- *Cover letter
- *CV (including an overview of previous employment since your first university degree providing information on subject-related and application-oriented professional experience relevant to the advertised professorship; supporting documents such as employment references are welcome)
- *Final certificate from the last general education school attended
- *Certificates and/or diplomas for academic degrees (e.g. diploma bachelors masters doctorate)
- *List of teaching activities
- *Evidence of pedagogical-didactic aptitude (e.g. certificates for higher education teaching training evaluation results of courses taught teaching-related awards or scholarships)
- *List of research activities
- *List of publications and where applicable presentations
- If applicable list of third-party funding acquisitions
- If applicable list of international experience and cooperations
- Application documents must be submitted as scans. Please use the upload fields provided in the online portal. For your cover letter use the Anschreiben upload; for your CV use the Lebenslaufupload; and for your employment references use the Arbeitszeugnis upload. For all other documents please use the Andereupload.
- The recognition of foreign educational qualifications requires proof of equivalence. Initial points of contact can be found via the portal or opportunity and diversity are actively promoted and practiced at VTHUniversity of Applied Sciencesin foundation(inGründung). This position is explicitly open to people of all genders (m/f/d). Applications from female scientists are expressly welcomed.
- Application costs will not be reimbursed.
In the further course of the appointment procedure candidates may be asked upon request to give a teaching session outline a research project and complete at least one interview.
By submitting your application documents you consent to them being forwarded to the Appointment Committee. Within the appointment procedure certain persons/committee members have the right to inspect the documents. These include members of the Presidential Board the Senate the University Council and the Appointment Committee as well as the sponsoring institution (velpTECGmbH). Furthermore the Officer for Equality and Diversity where applicable the Officer for(Severe) Disability and the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture have the right to inspect the application documents. Application documents submitted to VTHUniversity of Applied Sciencesin foundation(inGründung) are handled in accordance with data protection requirements and are used and stored exclusively for the purposes of the appointment procedure. They will not be passed on to third parties. Upon conclusion of the appointment procedure the application documents will be destroyed in compliance with the relevant data protection requirements. For any data protection questions the data protection officers ofvelpTECGmbH () are happy to assist you.
Your contacts
For questions regarding employment law the appointment procedure or the recruitment requirements please contact Mr. Kay-Uwe Klaus; for content-related questions about the job posting please contact Dr. Mattis Hartwig at .
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