W2 professorship for the field of Business Psychology

More than 7,000 young people study and conduct research in attractive degree programs at Trier University of Applied Sciences. We are the strongest university of applied sciences in terms of research and third-party funding in Rhineland-Palatinate. This provides excellent conditions for carrying out projects with regional and national businesses.

The Business School at the main campus in Trier is seeking to fill the following position at the earliest possible date:

                                               W2 professorship for the field of Business Psychology

For this professorship we are seeking a scientifically proven individual who has gained extensive practical experience in the above-mentioned teaching area in a responsible role outside the university system and would now like to pass this on to our students in teaching and applied research.

The range of tasks of this position primarily includes teaching on topics of work and organizational psychology, personnel- and leadership psychology. In addition, it is also requested to teach courses on fundamental areas of psychology. The professorship will teach biological and developmental psychology, differential, and personality psychology, as well as diagnostics and basic quantitative subjects (in particular statistics). The teaching is to be held in German. Participation in teaching  outside of one's own teaching area in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs of the department, also in English,  as well as participation in the academic self-administration will be expected.

As a department, we offer a professional, collegial, and supportive environment with plenty of opportunities for carrying out applied research and transfer projects in line with your own interests.

In addition, Trier University of Applied Sciences offers various innovative and future-oriented research opportunities as well as international and interdisciplinary cooperation possibilities. The university provides all its employees with a comprehensive professional development program. It is also certified as a family-friendly university and offers a wide range of childcare options as well as support and advice from its Family Service and the Dual Career Service

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University of Applied Sciences advocate a supervision concept in which teachers are expected to be present at the university location. 

In addition to the broad requirements outlined in employment law, specific minimum standards must be met in the workplace.

1. A completed university degree in (business) psychology is required, with additional certified coaching training being highly desirable.
2. Demonstrated pedagogical aptitude, typically evidenced through experience in teaching, training, or relevant further education in higher education didactics.
3. A strong aptitude for academic work, usually proven by a qualified doctorate.
4. Remarkable achievements in applying or developing scientific knowledge and methods in a professional context for at least five years, with a minimum of three years of this experience gained outside the academic sector.

Eligibility for a lifetime civil servant appointment is contingent upon meeting the applicable legal criteria.

Trier University of Applied Sciences promotes equal opportunities for all employees and sees diversity as a great asset. In line with this commitment, we particularly welcome applications from women. Severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities with equal status according to § 2 para. 3 SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable (please enclose proof).

If you have any questions, please contact the chair of the appointment committee, Prof. Dr. Anna Schneider a.schneider(at)hochschule-trier.de or the secretariat (Tel. +49 651 8103-299).

Please send your application with the usual documents (letter of motivation, CV, certificates, evidence of academic and professional career, list of publications, 1 page teaching and research concept, teaching evaluations) in writing in electronic form (as a summarized PDF file, named with first name and surname, e.g. luca.meier.pdf) by 31.05.2024 to the President of Trier University of Applied Sciences. The file must be stored on the secure Seafile platform of the Rhineland-Palatinate universities:

https://seafile.rlp.net/u/d/03a8f80796ba4e478d94/

President of Trier University of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 1826, D-54208 Trier