Professorship (W2) in Engineering Design and Simulation (100%) (m/f/d)
About The Position
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. VTH – University 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. We are filling a W2-Professorship in Engineering Design and Simulation (100 %).
Requirements
- 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 of Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics 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 in product development, simulation technologies or digital prototyping
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Innovative spirit in teaching: Motivation to develop and apply new didactic formats in engineering education
- Interdisciplinary openness: Readiness to collaborate with colleagues in additive manufacturing, materials science, robotics, and AI
- Practice and transfer orientation: Experience in industry projects, ideally related to Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Finite Element Methods (FEM), or digital twin applications
- International perspective: Experience in international contexts or motivation to integrate global trends in engineering design and simulation into teaching and research
- Commitment to institutional development: Willingness to actively shape the foundation and growth of a new university
- Research profile: A visible research focus in computational engineering, simulation technologies, or next-generation design processes
- Knowledge and technology transfer: Understanding research as a bridge between science, industry, and society
Responsibilities
- Contributing to the development of the Master's program in Additive Manufacturing, and assisting in recruiting students
- Conducting live sessions on Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Methods (FEM), virtual prototyping, and digital twins in English
- Providing academic guidance, mentoring, and support for project and research work; designing and evaluating portfolio assessments, exams, and master's theses
- Conducting practice-oriented research and transfer projects in the areas of numeric simulation, computer-aided design, and digital validation of products – in cooperation with industry and research institutions
- Initiating research collaborations and acquiring third-party funding to strengthen applied research at our university
- Publishing research findings in academic journals and at relevant conferences, as well as representing the university at specialist presentations and industry events
- Willingness to participate in research-related product developments, founding/start-up ventures, and patent applications
- Contributing to the university's academic self-governance, helping to further develop the range of study programs, and participating in international collaboration
Benefits
- The opportunity to shape the development of a new university and its programmes right from its foundation.
- A professorship with a clear focus on teaching, quality assurance, and applied research.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in additive manufacturing, robotics, AI, and digital business.
- Modern digital infrastructure and an innovative environment without outdated structures.
- Collaboration with the Center for Higher Education Teaching (Kompetenzzentrum Lehre) 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) – doctor's 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 13,000+ 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
