My Profession? My Calling. Become a Professor at TH Lübeck.
A Professorship at TH Lübeck is More Than Just a Job
For more than 50 years, Universities of Applied Sciences (HAW) have been a defining force in German higher education. Today, one in three students in Germany studies at one of over 200 HAWs. As one of the oldest of these institutions, Technische Hochschule Lübeck has a long tradition of practice-oriented learning, teaching, and research—focusing on technology, resources, and the environments we live in.
At TH Lübeck, approximately 5,000 students are supported by a dedicated team of 130 professors. To be appointed to a professorship at a University of Applied Sciences, you typically need a doctoral degree and several years of relevant professional experience outside academia. A post-doctoral qualification (habilitation) is not required. The chances of being appointed have rarely been better—TH Lübeck is undergoing a generational shift, and by 2025, nearly 20% of our professorships will be newly filled.
For these professors, their profession became their passion!
Mehr erfahrenIf you want to work here, you should be curious, creative, eager to learn, and willing to rethink things over and over again. We have the freedom to explore different paths that can lead us to the right solution!
Mehr erfahrenI enjoy teaching, and environmental issues matter deeply to me. At TH Lübeck, I can combine both. In an interdisciplinary team, we develop technical solutions for fast and precise water analysis.
Mehr erfahrenI come from a practical background, but my heart beats for teaching. There are often several options and not just one golden path to a solution. This is what I want to work out with my students in a practice-oriented way.
Mehr erfahrenI want to get involved, take initiative, and take a stand. I do not want to train cogwheel architects, but curious, responsible, creative individuals who think critically and act with joy.
Mehr erfahrenEverything just fits here! I truly enjoy teaching at TH Lübeck. I have access to a well-equipped lab for both teaching and research, and the working environment is excellent. My expectations have been fully met.
Mehr erfahrenAs a university, we have a mission! We don’t just pass on knowledge—we prepare young people to take responsibility in business and in society.
Mehr erfahrenI’m passionate about what I do. It’s a unique combination of research, teaching, and management. What we teach goes beyond knowledge—it’s about fundamental methods and critical thinking.
Mehr erfahrenI’m passionate about what I do. It’s a unique combination of research, teaching, and management. What we teach goes beyond knowledge—it’s about fundamental methods and critical thinking.
Requirements for a Professorship at a University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
- A completed university degree (Diplom or Master’s degree), and in most disciplines, a completed doctorate with a good grade
- Pedagogic and didactic teaching experience
- Good command of the German language
- At least five years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of three years outside academia
- A habilitation is not required for a HAW professorship.
- The time since completion of your Ph.D. does not affect your eligibility!
Your Professional Experience Matters
At TH Lübeck, we value both academic and professional expertise - and we want you to continue developing both. That’s why we foster strong connections with external partners in Germany and abroad. Our professors are engaged in applied research that addresses key societal and technological challenges such as digitalization, the future of work, and the transition to sustainable energy, mobility, and climate solutions.
You’re warmly invited to join us—shape the future as a professor at TH Lübeck!
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