Professor for Media Informatics with a Focus on XR and Games Engineering

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg with its 7,100 students is an important economic engine and innovation hub for the region. Over 600 employees excel in teaching, research, and administration. Together we shape tomorrow’s world – creatively and meaningfully.

The following position is available at the Faculty of Computer Science of the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences from summer semester of 2025 or later:

Professor for Media Informatics with a Focus on XR and Games Engineering

We are looking for a qualified personality (f/m/div) who represents the topics of extended realities (XR) and/or games engineering in teaching and research, particularly regarding our interdisciplinary degree programs Interactive Media (B.A.) and Interactive Media Systems (M.A.).

Your responsibilities:

• Teaching in Interactive Media (B.A.), Interactive Media Systems (M.A.), and basic courses of the Faculty of Computer Science in German and English
• Active participation in the further development of the department and in digital learning formats
• Active part in administering academic affairs
• Involvement in applied research projects and transfer of technology and knowledge

Your profile:

• A university degree, preferably in the field of computer science or a comparable course of study
• Excellent academic achievements in research and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualification
• Professional technical competence and experience in at least one of the following topics: virtual and extended reality (XR / VR / AR / MR), technical conception and programming of computer games, distributed architectures for computer games, mobile game platforms, or tools for game development
• A minimum of five years of work experience, during which outstanding achievements in the form of applying or developing scientific discoveries and methods have been demonstrated; this period of work experience must have taken place after completion of a graduate degree and at least three of the five years must have been spent working in a non-academic context; if, over a period of at least five years, a considerable portion of your work involved a cooperation between a university and a non-academic employer, this time may be considered to meet the requirements for non-academic work experience in some cases
• Aptitude for teaching
• Professional experience in technical development of entertaining and/or educational games as well as experience in procurement of third-party funds and implementation of research projects is desired
• An innovative, communicative, team-minded, and solution-oriented personality
• Ability and willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work and the use of modern teaching methods

Our offer:

A good workplace climate is a priority at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences: mutual respect and open communication are an integral part of our culture. We value you, your opinion, and your expertise! We place great emphasis on the compatibility of work and family. We offer on-site childcare, parent-child rooms, and numerous other family-friendly measures.

Augsburg University of Applied Sciences promotes the equality of women in the workplace and strives to increase the proportion of women, particularly in academic positions. Therefore, we expressly call on women to apply for this vacancy. If you have any questions concerning equal opportunities, please contact our women’s representative (frauen@tha.de).

Further requirements:

• Compensation based on the Bavarian Salary Act, grade W2, additional bonus payment possible
• Appointment to civil service can take place for appliers who have not yet reached the age of 52
• Current scope of teaching obligation: 18 semester hours per week

We are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach which supports all under-represented groups.

We look forward to receiving your application at https://karriere.tha.de/professor-for-media-informatics-with-a-focus-on-xr-and-gam-de-j926.html including a covering letter, a CV, proof of your university qualifications and work experience, as well as a list of your teaching experience and publications. Please apply not later than October 13th, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail to professur@tha.de.