The challenges posed by climate change, digitalization, and demographic shifts call for fundamental structural adjustments. The Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems actively drives this societal transformation through its teaching, research, and knowledge transfer. Key areas of focus include the energy transition, mobility, water management, climate adaptation strategies, open space and landscape planning, as well as digital innovation.
TH Köln has established the Centre for Innovation with Nature (CEIN), a research and transfer infrastructure dedicated to enhancing climate resilience and promoting sustainable resource management. Serving as a transdisciplinary real-world laboratory in the Rhineland region, CEIN fosters innovation and advances the development of a European model region for energy and resource security.
Professorship Regional Circular Economy
W 2 | unlimited | full time | Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems | Campus Deutz
Your area of work
The successful candidate will represent the field of Regional Circular Economy in teaching within the Bachelor's and Master's programs at the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems, offering courses in both German and English. Research activities are expected to enhance the profile of the faculty and TH Köln, while also actively contributing to the acquisition of third-party funding. Additionally, the candidate will participate in uni-versity self-governance and is willing to assume related responsibilities.
The successful candidate will represent the field of Regional Circular Economy in teaching within the Bachelor's and Master's programs at the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems, offering courses in both German and English. Research activities are expected to enhance the profile of the faculty and TH Köln, while also actively contributing to the acquisition of third-party funding. Additionally, the candidate will participate in uni-versity self-governance and is willing to assume related responsibilities.
Your profile
The successful candidate holds a university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, as well as a doctorate. Demonstrated exceptional achievements in research and publications are expected. Strong methodological skills and teaching experience in areas related to Regional Circular Economy are required. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is neces-sary, with at least three years obtained outside the academic sector.
The candidate is expected to be willing to (co-)supervise Master's and doctoral theses, demonstrate the ability to secure third-party funding, and possess strong teamwork skills. Excellent proficiency in both English and German is essential. The ability to align thinking and actions with the university's long-term goals and to reliably develop interdisciplinary and collaborative solutions is crucial. Experience in participating in applied research projects is also desired. Teaching responsibilities include developing and delivering lectures and exercises focused on Regional Circular Economy and contributing to internationally oriented study programs.
The successful candidate holds a university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, as well as a doctorate. Demonstrated exceptional achievements in research and publications are expected. Strong methodological skills and teaching experience in areas related to Regional Circular Economy are required. A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is neces-sary, with at least three years obtained outside the academic sector.
The candidate is expected to be willing to (co-)supervise Master's and doctoral theses, demonstrate the ability to secure third-party funding, and possess strong teamwork skills. Excellent proficiency in both English and German is essential. The ability to align thinking and actions with the university's long-term goals and to reliably develop interdisciplinary and collaborative solutions is crucial. Experience in participating in applied research projects is also desired. Teaching responsibilities include developing and delivering lectures and exercises focused on Regional Circular Economy and contributing to internationally oriented study programs.
We foster a culture of empowerment and cooperation. International science standards, gender equality and inclusion are the guiding principles of our human resources development. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and seek to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given priority in case of equal suitability, qualification and professional expertise in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz). Disabled persons and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.
Further information regarding the job profile, appointment process and application is available here.
Further information regarding the job profile, appointment process and application is available here.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Application deadline: Dez 30, 2025
Application deadline: Dez 30, 2025
Your contact person for questions about the procedure:
Claudia Gippert
T: +49 221-8275-3152
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
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Claudia Gippert
T: +49 221-8275-3152
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
Legal notice
