The Department of Spatial Planning at TU Dortmund University offers the following position (starting at the earliest opportunity):
Professorship (W1) with W3 tenure track Landscape Planning
Our profile
TU Dortmund University comprises 17 departments in the natural and engineering sciences as well as the humanities and social sciences and is a dynamic university with a strong profile in research, teaching, promotion of young scientists and transfer.
With around 1,300 students and 18 professorships, the Department of Spatial Planning is one of the largest educational institutions for spatial planning in Europe. The department's scholars follow an interdisciplinary research and teaching concept.
Profile of the professorship
You represent the field of landscape planning in research and further develop this with (inter-)national visibility. In doing so, you participate in research networks and cooperations within and outside TU Dortmund University. You are committed to acquiring third-party funding, promoting early career researchers and participating in the department's interdisciplinary teaching. The willingness to supervise study projects or design studios is expected.
The appointment is initially for a period of three years as a temporary civil servant. In the course of the third year, this status will be reviewed and may be extended for a further three years depending on performance. At the end of this six-year assistant professorship at the latest, the tenure track will lead to continued employment as a tenured W3 professor, provided that the necessary aptitude, competence, and academic performance have been demonstrated and that the legal requirements pertaining to Section 38 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, HG NRW) are met. The teaching load is four hours per week in each of the first three years. In the case of a positive review, it will increase to five hours per week in each of the last three years.
Your qualifications
You demonstrate your special aptitude for in-depth academic work, generally through an above-average and relevant doctorate, and can already prove first experience in spreading your research in the field of the professorship in at least one of the following areas
- landscape planning, including the assessment of ecosystem services,
- innovative approaches to open space planning and green space design in cities and metropolises
through publications in recognized journals, including those with peer review. Experience in obtaining competitively awarded external funding is just as desirable as teaching experience. Additionally, you have the potential for teaching excellence. Social and leadership skills and the willingness to participate in academic self-administration complete your profile. Moreover, the recruitment requirements in Section 36 and 37 HG NRW apply.
Attractive environment
We offer an excellent academic environment and attractive cooperation opportunities with renowned international, national, and regional partners. The metropolitan Ruhr Area with the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) guarantees short distances to a diversity of partners from science and industry. With our Dual Career Service, we accompany your partner in the professional orientation in the region if desired. We will be happy to provide information about housing and living in Dortmund and help you find childcare options. If you are coming to us from abroad, our Welcome Service will support you upon your arrival in Germany.
Diversity welcome
A central goal of TU Dortmund University is to promote diversity and equal opportunities. We strive to significantly increase the percentage of women in research and teaching and
therefore welcome applications from female academics. We give preference to severely disabled applicants if their qualifications meet the requirements. We support the compatibility of family and career and promote gender equality in academia and research.
Your application
If you are interested in the position, please submit your application by 24.04.2024 via our application portal.
Details on the application process and the preparation of application documents can be found here: berufung.tu-dortmund.de/en/application
Questions will be answered by the Dean of the Department of Spatial Planning, Professor Dr.-Ing. Dietwald Gruehn, Tel: +49 231 755-2284 or
Further information about the Department of Spatial Planning can be found at raumplanung.tu-dortmund.de/en/
