Application deadline: September 26, 2016
University of the Arts Bremen
Am Speicher XI 8
28217 Bremen
Germany
www.hfk-bremen.de
University of the Arts Bremen is an excellent environment for creative young people to grow their talents and prepare for a career in the arts. Uniting the disciplines of art and music under a single roof, we occupy a unique place in the German educational landscape.
At University of the Arts Bremen our students learn to set their own goals, follow their creative urge, cross boundaries and to successfully accomplish musical, artistic and design projects through teamwork. The University of the Arts is a medium-sized German college of the arts with approximately 900 students, 65 professors and over 200 lecturers and teachers. The University is well-equipped to offer students an outstanding education in a wide range of artistic practices, while its compact size allows students to enjoy close working relationships with their teachers in a warm, welcoming and inspirational atmosphere.
The University of the Arts Bremen offers a varied range of studies in the fields of art, design and music, which facilitates a productive and inclusive dialogue between the courses.
In the Art and Design Faculty at the University of the Arts Bremen we have a vacancy for a:
Professorship for Temporary Structures
Besoldungsgruppe W 2
Code no. WP 16/06
initially limited to 4 years
to be filled at the earliest opportunity.
We are looking for an outstanding personality with extensive experience in the design of “Temporary Structures.”
The post, which will be based in all three courses of study in the Art and Design Faculty (Integrated Design, Digital Media, Fine Arts), is intended to provide and support interdisciplinary lectures and projects with a focus on “Temporary Structures” and at the same time develop cross-disciplinary, innovative, experimental approaches to teaching and research.
Apart from a university degree (such as Design, Architecture, Visual Arts) the University of the Arts is seeking excellent art and design qualifications from candidates, proven by international activities, recognition, for example through exhibitions, workshops, prizes or awards and publications.
A high level of didactic aptitude proven by teaching is required and normally at least one year’s teaching experience. The willingness to actively participate in the further development of the University of the Arts Bremen, to work with colleagues, to engage in interdisciplinary projects, to teach in the English language as well and to contribute to the academic self-government boards are expected.
In addition, the recruitment requirements in accordance with Section 116 of the Bremen Code for Public Employees apply.
Severely disabled candidates will be given precedence if their professional and personal suitability are roughly equivalent.
Applications from people with a migration background are welcomed.
Please send applications with the usual documents quoting the above code number by September 26, 2016 to:
Rektor der Hochschule für Künste Bremen
Code no: WP 16/06
Am Speicher XI 8
28217 Bremen
Germany
