The Department of Spatial Planning at TU Dortmund University is offering the following position (starting at the earliest possible date):
Professorship (W3) Transport 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 traffic systems and transportation planning in research and teaching. In doing so, you participate in research networks and collaborations both within and outside of TU Dortmund University and are committed to promoting early career researchers. You participate appropriately in the teaching activities of the department’s degree programs as well as the supervision of study projects, in the medium term also in German.
Your qualifications
You have obtained an excellent doctorate and have acquired a post-doctoral lecture qualification (Habilitation) or an equivalent qualification. You have demonstrated your research reputation in the field covered by the professorship, in at least one of the areas of integrated transport development planning, development of sustainable transport and mobility systems, mobility research, and urban commercial transport through relevant, also internationally, recognized publications including those with peer-review. Experience in applying for third-party funding is required. Social and leadership skills as well as the willingness to participate in academic selfadministration and contribute to the implementation of equal opportunity goals completes your profile. Moreover, the recruitment requirements in Sections 36 and 37 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Education Act (Gesetz über die Hochschulen des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, HG) 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 support your partner in finding professional opportunities 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 14.08.2024 via our application portal.
Details on the application process and the preparation of application documents can be found here: www.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
