SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
Professor (m/f/d) for UX Design and Content Creation
The SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognized and accredited university with locations in Berlin, Dresden and Hamburg. Six schools combine modern management and entrepreneurship, media and creative industries, technology and IT, music and sound design in modern German and English-language courses. At the SRH universities, students learn in a purposeful and independent manner according to the specially developed study concept CORE (Competence Oriented Research and Education). In compact scientifically and practice-based thematic units the students are qualified for professional life by activating teaching as well as competence-oriented exams. The SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is state recognized and accredited by the German Science Council.
We are part of SRH - a leading provider of education and healthcare services with 16, employees. The SRH operates private colleges, education centers, schools and hospitals.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a "Professor for UX Design and Content Creation” in half-time (50%) and within the framework of a permanent employment contract as of April 1,. The position can be combined with the 50% position also vacant for Berlin in the same field. In this case, however, travelling between Berlin and Leipzig is essential.
What you can look forward to:
* We offer you an exciting and varied field of activity with creative freedom in a young and creative team with flat hierarchies. Your future workplace is at the headquarters in Leipzig, in the middle of the city. In addition to attractive remuneration, our package includes a company pension plan, flexible working time models, an account with which you can save for periods of leave, and a subsidy for a ticket for local public transport. Extras such as Gympass, BusinessBike and discounts at many of your favorite (online) stores are also offered. Continuing education is a top priority at SRH - our employees benefit from our full range of offers with special conditions
Your duties:
* Representation of the competence field UX Design and Content Creation at the Leipzig location
* Focus on UX design, user interface design / media production in teaching and research, both in basic and advanced concepts
* Acquisition of third-party funding through research and transfer activities
* Active participation in the development and expansion of existing and new degree programs
* Practice-oriented teaching, mainly in English and in digital formats (e-learning, blended learning)
* Taking on research and development activities
* Active and interdisciplinary participation in the academic self-administration of the university
Your profile:
* A university degree in a relevant field is preferred, e.g. UI / UX design or interaction design, media informatics, media design, motion design
* Knowledge of programming / scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, C# (e.g. for Unity or Unreal)
* Advanced knowledge of audio, video and MR production
* Focus on the conception, design and implementation of innovative design and interaction solutions in various application areas
* Answers to development and design questions in the new media environment with forward-looking concepts, e.g. in the field of AI, social media and society
* Advanced knowledge in the development and application of human-centered design in innovation generation is desirable
* Above-average professional and scientific qualifications in the media sector
* Very good command of English and the ability and willingness to teach courses in English
* Enthusiasm for passing on your practical experience in teaching and applied research to our students as a future junior researcher
* Strong communication, cooperation and teamwork skills
* Gender and diversity competence
* Experience in academic self-administration at universities
* Fulfilment of the requirements of §84 of the Thüringer Higher Education Act (ThürHG) for professors
We expressly emphasize that all people - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation - are equally welcome here