Professorship for Applied Ethics of Digital Working Environments – Osnabrück, Germany

Welcome to Hochschule Osnabrück, the largest university of applied sciences in the German state of Lower Saxony. Besides offering around 100 practice-oriented study programmes in three locations, we have an impressive teaching and research record, and provide excellent opportunities for personal development. Our students value the academic and professional expertise of our faculty, our international networks and our modern university management. To fulfil our mission, we are looking for individuals with innovative ideas and life-long curiosity.

The Faculty of Management, Culture and Technology invites applications for the tenured W2 position of:

PROFESSORSHIP FOR APPLIED ETHICS OF DIGITAL WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

to start as soon as possible.

Ref. No. MKT 426 – P0322

We are looking for an individual with a university degree (Diplom, Master) in the field of applied ethics (e.g. business ethics, ethics in information technology) or in law specialising in IT law (e.g. internet, data protection, media or telecommunications law) or a comparable subject. The future incumbent is assumed to be qualified by virtue of an above-average doctorate or relevant achievements equivalent to a doctorate with clear references to the scope of the professor­ship. The incumbent is also required to demonstrate having excelled in the application or development of scientific findings and methods in the course of more than five years’ practical professional experience relevant to ethics in digital working environments, of which at least three years are to have been outside of a university context. We are looking for an individual with sound practical experience in addressing ethical issues in connection with technical or information systems, gained from having held positions of responsibility in companies, universities, professional associations or similar institutions. Ideally, the incumbent will also have relevant international experience and a track record of publication in academic journals. Experience in the acquisition of external funding or grants is also desirable. The incumbent is expected to help raise the profile of the faculty and enhance its acquisition of external funding by conducting research and development. In line with the application concept for the establishment of digitalisation professor­ships at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, the incumbent is also expected to contribute to the creation of a Digital Literacy Lab and the development of online teaching and learning arrangements. With a view to further developing the university’s international outlook, the incumbent is expected to be willing to establish and/or expand international cooperation, e.g. with partner universities, and to offer classes delivered in English in the context of Bachelor and Master programmes. The successful candidate is also expected to play an active role in continuing education programmes and in university self-government. In all other respects, Section 25 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG) applies to the conditions governing the appointment.

We look forward to recruiting an individual with above-average qualifications who will make an interdisciplinary contribution to our teaching and research. You will support us in our self-administration and the ongoing development of the university, and in enhancing our international profile, e.g. by conducting classes in the English language or by cooperating with foreign universities. Motivated students, exciting projects and committed colleagues are waiting for you!

The successful applicant will be employed by the Stiftung Fachhochschule Osnabrück either as a civil servant or as an employee. Please refer to our homepage www.hs-osnabrueck.de/stellenangebote for details on formal prerequisites.

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At present, most courses are held in German.
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Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. In line with our objective to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, we explicitly encourage qualified women to apply for the position. In addition, we are keen to attract candidates with expertise in the areas of gender, diversity and family friendliness. For further information, you may contact our Equal Opportunity Office (phone: +49 541 969‑2955). Full-time positions can be shared, providing this does not conflict with organisational requirements.

Applications by candidates with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualification.

Please send your application (in English or German) in electronic form – preferably as a PDF – stating the reference number to the following address by 13.04.2022:

Präsident der Hochschule Osnabrück
Postfach 19 40, 49009 Osnabrück
berufungen@hs-osnabrueck.de
www.hs-osnabrueck.de