Assistant Professor of Applied Computer Science (mfd)

Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University) is a private state-accredited English-language university in Bremen. We offer Bachelor Master and PhD programs in three schools: School of Science School of Computer Science and Engineering and School of Business Social and Decision Sciences. Our principles are first-class teaching and research international diversity and transdisciplinary cooperation. According to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings Constructor University is among the top 25 percent out of more than 1900 universities worldwide and is ranked as the second most international university in the world. As an international university we attract highly talented and open-minded students from all over the world. Currently over 1600 students from 110 nations live and study on our residential campus.

The university is currently driving an ambitious expansion of research related to Computer Science and this context a new Professorship has been opened. Accordingly Constructor University invites applications from interested candidates for the following position to be filled as soon as possible:

Assistant Professor of Applied Computer Science (m/f/d)

(full time; 38.5 hrs./week)

Your responsibilities:

You will support our research and teaching activities in the field of Computer Science and Engineering by establishing an independent research group.

The successful candidate is expected to support teaching in Computer Science and Engineering at the Bachelor and Master level and to develop and implement innovative pedagogically sound approaches to online hybrid and in-person teaching and learning; advise students on their studies; and supervise Bachelor Masters and PhD theses and research projects.

The university is highly supportive of junior faculty providing both formal and informal mentoring administrative support as well as a flexible budget for establishing an internationally visible research group. Several opportunities exist to develop transdisciplinary research projects in collaboration with other research groups or our industrial partners.

Your qualifications and experience:

• PhD degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

• Significant industrial experience

• Strong evidence of potential of establishing a significant publication

• Experience and success in teaching with demonstrable interest in innovative teaching and learning approaches

• Responsible self-motivated person able to work independently and as a part of a team

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Fluency in English the language of instruction and communication on campus

• Intercultural experience and competence

What you can expect at Constructor University:

Constructor University unequivocally guarantees the academic freedom of every member of the faculty as well as every other member of the Constructor University community. We encourage diversity in the

University in ethnic cultural social religious political and national backgrounds as well as in individual lifestyle. Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal opportunity employer.

Constructor University consistently achieves top results in national and international university rankings.

In the CHE Ranking the most comprehensive and detailed ranking of the German-speaking higher education landscape Constructor University has achieved top placements every year since its first participation in 2005.

• The result counts: trust working hours for work-life balance

• Possibility to work remotely

• Individual on-boarding career- and development planning

• Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (former Qualitrain)

• Green campus with recreation areas take the tour: University has extensive programs on sustainability and environmental sustainability

Your application:

Constructor University offers full equal opportunity to all qualified applications. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. We especially encourage applications from tradi-tionally underrepresented groups.

A complete application includes the following materials:

(1) a cover letter

(2) a curriculum vitae with a publication list

(3) a statement of future research plans

(4) a statement on teaching experience and philosophy

(5) copies of certificates and diplomas

(6) certification of English proficiency (optional)

(7) at least two recommendation letters with at least one of them addressing teaching experience and ability. Recommendation letters are mandatory for applicants for the Assistant Professor level. For As-sociate and Full Professor positions letters are encouraged but are not the latter case a list of at least two potential referees (with contact data and affiliations) needs to be mentioned in the CV.

The deadline for submission of applications is 08.01.2025.

If you have any questions about the position please contact or send an e-mail to The modalities of employment including tenure depend on past employment history and level of appointment. The review of incoming applications begins im-mediately.