Professorship (W2) (w/m/d)
Fachgebiet Transport Technology and Safety in Logistics
Based in the Faculty of Management and Information Systems at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, this professorship covers the fields of Transport Technology and Safety in Logistics. A laboratory for Safety in Logistics is attached to the post.
Recruitment Requirements
- A completed university degree, preferably in logistics or a comparable discipline (related field).
- Outstanding skills in scientific research, typically demonstrated by a qualifying doctoral degree.
- Pedagogical and didactic aptitude for teaching at a university, as well as a willingness to undertake further training in university teaching methodology.
- Outstanding achievements in applying or developing scientific knowledge and methods, gained through at least five years of relevant professional experience, including at least three years outside the higher education sector.
- Proven expertise and practical experience in the logistics sector with a focus on transport technology and safety.
- Proven experience in a position of responsibility within the logistics industry or related fields.
- Ability and willingness to teach in both German and English.
We would also welcome:
- Practical experience in the subject areas covered to be taught.
- Knowledge in the areas of supply chain resilience, digitalisation of logistics systems, data-driven risk assessment, and sustainable and resilient logistics systems.
- Enthusiasm for innovative teaching and learning methods in a practice-oriented and interdisciplinary learning environment.
What makes this professorship special:
- You will primarily teach in the Bachelor's degree program “Transportation, Economics and Logistics” and in the partly English-taught Master's degree program “Logistics, Engineering and Management”.
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to a broad field of topics ranging from transport logistics to safety-related aspects of logistics systems.
- Here, you will find a great working environment with colleagues who are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary collaboration.
- You will help shape teaching and research activities to be application-oriented, drawing on your expertise and working closely with regional industry partners.
Your responsibilities include, amongst other things:
- Teaching in the areas of transport, transhipment and conveyor technology, transport and traffic systems, combined transport, cargo securing, safety engineering, risk assessment, hazardous substances and dangerous goods, quality management and, depending on your profile and departmental needs, fundamental engineering subjects such as mathematics, CAD and technical mechanics.
- Supervising student projects, Bachelor's and Master's theses, internships and study-abroad placements.
- Participating in the university’s self-governing bodies.
- Contributing actively to the continuous development of teaching and student support as well as to the establishment and maintenance of partnerships with industry and other higher education institutions.
- Maintaining a regular 4 days per week on-campus presence for teaching, examinations, consultation hours and participation in academic self-governance. Teaching exclusively in block format is not envisaged.
In line with the university's mission statement, we welcome applicants who are committed to gender equality, diversity and inclusion. We would be particularly pleased to receive your application if you also possess academic curiosity, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate enthusiam for working with young people.
Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is committed to increasing the proportion of women in academic positions. Therefore, when candidates have equal qualifications, women will be given preference unless there are reasons to favor another candidate. We therefore strongly encourage women to apply for this position.
Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration, provided they are essentially equally qualified in terms of their professional and personal aptitude.. We value diversity in our staff and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds.
In addition to appointment as a civil servant under the German W2 salary scale, employment under a comparable salaried contract is also possible.
Does this sound like you, and are you keen to become part of our vibrant university community? Then please submit your application, including the usual supporting documents reference number 1086, via our online application portal by 23.09.2026 at the latest. Please address your application to the Rector of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. Interviews will take place in person on campus in Bremerhaven.
Prof. Dr. Tobias Eckardt
T +49 471 4823 212
M teckardt@hs-bremerhaven.de
For formal inquiries please contact:
Anne Mettenbrink & Sylvia Hils
M berufungsmanagement@hs-bremerhaven.de
Applications to:
Der Rektor
der Hochschule Bremerhaven
An der Karlstadt 8
27568 Bremerhaven