Professorship in Applied Computer Science (m/f/d)
XU Exponential University of Applied Science GmbHPotsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Posted December 10, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
XU is a dynamic, entrepreneurial university environment that offers a creative, interdisciplinary environment, the freedom to develop new curricula, and strong industry networks.
Job Description
We are looking for a computer scientist or systems architect to teach the 'craft' of building robust digital systems. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between theoretical informatics and real-world software construction, enabling students to design the secure, scalable backbones required for modern AI and IoT applications.
Requirements
- Completed university degree and a PhD (magna cum laude or equivalent)
- Pedagogical aptitude for teaching in English
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience, of which at least 2 years were spent outside the university sector
- Relevant practical experience in software development, IT architecture, or systems engineering
- Experience in acquiring third-party funding is considered an asset
Benefits
- Permanent employment contract
- Part-time or full-time option
- Creative, innovative, and international work environment
- Lean hierarchies in a dynamic, entrepreneurial university environment
- Responsibility, creative freedom, and the opportunity for personal and professional development