The candidate is expected to contribute actively to the further development of the Product Design Department, especially in extending the faculty’s contacts with industry and design offices and companies as well as with regard to international cooperation. Active support of other design activities, such as workshops or summer schools is highly welcome. The candidate is also expected to develop research projects in cooperation with other partners.
The candidate will work in close cooperation with the scholars of the other Design programs and Business Administration.
Job responsibilities also include the academic cooperation with other programs and partners within the BAU Global Educatioin Network.
Minimum Job Requirements:
The respective evidence and documents need to be attached to the application.
• At least 5 years of practical experience out of which a minimum of 3 years must have been outside of the university context.
• Substantial occupational experience outside the higher education sector should include years of professional experience as a product designer.
• Teaching experience. Applicants are expected to be experienced in a combination of lecture-driven and project-based teaching.
• Preferably a PhD, related to the area described above. Or alternatively a body of research, publications, competition entries and/ or practice evidencing a professional standard comparable to a doctoral degree. In case the candidate holds a PhD, the degree transcript should be attached to the application.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Very good English language skills (teaching language) additional language skills are welcome, especially German.
• Intercultural experience, awareness and competence (preferably from earning university degrees or working experience in different countries).
• A strong interest in contributing to the continuous growth of BAU International Berlin.
• Sound knowledge of the German and Berlin higher educational system.
The application documents should include an application letter containing information about research and teaching interests, CV and attachments with information regarding relevant research and teaching experiences, a publication list / portfolio specifying works that can be considered to be particularly relevant for the job and other significant documents.
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