Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Fachhochschule Potsdam
- Department: CITY I BUILDING I CULTURE
- Research Field: Architecture » Other
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 4 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
- Country: Germany
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 18 teaching hours
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
The Professorship of “Architecture and Urban Design Theory” plays a central role within the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in “Architecture and Urban Design.” It teaches architecture and urban design theory from its origins through the modern era to the present day. The central theme of the degree programs, encompassing all their subject areas, is the “Architecture of the City,” with a focus on the European city.
Your Tasks
We are seeking a candidate with a proven academic track record who:
- represents architectural and urban design theory competently, with dedication, and enthusiasm in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer,
- teaches architectural and urban design theory, its history of ideas, terms, and concepts from antiquity to the present,
- establishes connections to related fields of architecture and urban design and reflects on their own discipline within the broader cultural discourse.
Your Qualifications
You meet the legal hiring requirements pursuant to Section 43(1), items 1 through 3 and 4b of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG):
- You hold a university degree, for example in architecture or art history.
- You possess a special aptitude for scholarly work and can demonstrate this through a qualified doctoral degree or equivalent scientific achievements.
- You possess pedagogical aptitude and can demonstrate experience in university teaching.
- You can demonstrate outstanding achievements in the development or application of scholarly knowledge and methods through at least three years of professional practice, at least two of which must have been carried out outside the higher education sector. Proof of professional experience outside the higher education sector may also be provided by demonstrating that, over a period of at least three years, the majority of your professional activities were carried out in cooperation between a university and a non-university professional setting.
You possess outstanding knowledge and research experience in the field of architectural and urban planning theory and can demonstrate this through several of the following examples: your doctoral thesis topic, scholarly publications, participation in academic conferences, research findings, or the successful acquisition and implementation of externally funded projects.
You are able to teach architectural and urban planning theory—from antiquity through the modern era to the present—in bachelor’s and master’s programs in German and, to some extent, in English.
Ideally, your focus in teaching and research lies in the architectural and urban planning theory of the European city.
In addition, we would like you to
- promote collaboration between theory, history, and historic preservation,
- teach the methods of scholarly work as well as architectural analysis and -criticism,
- participate in architectural and urban design projects in collaboration with the design module,
- actively contribute to shaping the program’s profile,
- further develop our didactic principle of research-guided teaching through specific research and knowledge-transfer formats integrated with teaching,
- be open to developing digital teaching formats and English-language courses,
- contribute to interdisciplinary courses,
- be committed to shaping the profile of our focus area “Built Space—Design, Construction, Preservation,”
- further expand our regional and international collaboration in teaching, research, and practice,
- demonstrate passion and resilience for teaching, research, knowledge transfer, academic self-governance, and inclusive department development, as well as
- have experience in acquiring research and practical development projects.
Our Offer
- We offer a multidisciplinary department, a broad curriculum with interdisciplinary teaching formats, and a diverse, dedicated faculty.
- Through the diversity of its research and knowledge transfer projects, our department is actively engaged in architectural and urban design discourse both in Germany and abroad.
- You can expect a modern digital infrastructure for teaching and research, as well as a lively campus with a cafeteria in a beautiful location close to the city centre.
- We promote work-life balance through counselling services, childcare, holiday camps and much more.
- The campus is easily accessible by public transport. We support your mobility with a company ticket and free parking.
Appointment to civil service is possible if you meet the requirements for civil service.
Where to apply
Website: https://www.fh-potsdam.de/en/university-career/career/job-offers-fh-potsdam
Requirements
Research Field: Architecture » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
You meet the legal hiring requirements pursuant to Section 43(1), items 1 through 3 and 4b of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG):
- You hold a university degree, for example in architecture or art history.
- You possess a special aptitude for scholarly work and can demonstrate this through a qualified doctoral degree or equivalent scientific achievements.
- You possess pedagogical aptitude and can demonstrate experience in university teaching.
- You can demonstrate outstanding achievements in the development or application of scholarly knowledge and methods through at least three years of professional practice, at least two of which must have been carried out outside the higher education sector. Proof of professional experience outside the higher education sector may also be provided by demonstrating that, over a period of at least three years, the majority of your professional activities were carried out in cooperation between a university and a non-university professional setting.
You possess outstanding knowledge and research experience in the field of architectural and urban planning theory and can demonstrate this through several of the following examples: your doctoral thesis topic, scholarly publications, participation in academic conferences, research findings, or the successful acquisition and implementation of externally funded projects.
You are able to teach architectural and urban planning theory—from antiquity through the modern era to the present—in bachelor’s and master’s programs in German and, to some extent, in English.
Ideally, your focus in teaching and research lies in the architectural and urban planning theory of the European city.
Specific Requirements
Your Application
In addition to the standard application documents (resume, transcripts and references, list of publications and projects, evidence of professional and teaching experience—ideally including evaluation results), please submit the following documents by October 4, 2026 exclusively via our online application portal:
- a list of publications plus approximately three samples of publications on topics related to the advertised field of specialization
- teaching concept for architecture and urban design theory in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
- your planned research projects.
Please also provide the names of three to four references whom the appointment committee may contact.
Languages: GERMAN - Level: Good
Languages: ENGLISH - Level: Good
Research Field: Architecture » Other
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Internal Application form(s) needed: BITE_Professorship in Architecture and Urban Design Theory.pdf (English, 683.23 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
Our Offer
- We offer a multidisciplinary department, a broad curriculum with interdisciplinary teaching formats, and a diverse, dedicated faculty.
- Through the diversity of its research and knowledge transfer projects, our department is actively engaged in architectural and urban design discourse both in Germany and abroad.
- You can expect a modern digital infrastructure for teaching and research, as well as a lively campus with a cafeteria in a beautiful location close to the city centre.
- We promote work-life balance through counselling services, childcare, holiday camps and much more.
- The campus is easily accessible by public transport. We support your mobility with a company ticket and free parking.
Appointment to civil service is possible if you meet the requirements for civil service.
Eligibility criteria
The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and strives for a balanced gender ratio in all areas. Therefore, we will give preference to women in areas where they are underrepresented, provided they have the same qualifications and skills. We expressly invite people with a migration background to apply and also welcome applications from abroad. Please note that our teaching is conducted in German and, in some cases, in English. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications and skills. Please indicate any disabilities in your application.
Website for additional job details: https://www.fh-potsdam.de/en/university-career/career/appointment
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
Country: Germany
State/Province: Brandenburg
City: Potsdam
Postal Code: 14469
Street: Kiepenheuerallee 5
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Contact
State/Province: Brandenburg
City: Potsdam
Website: http://www.fh-potsdam.de
Street: Kiepenheuerallee 5
Postal Code: 14469
E-Mail: silvia.malcovati@fh-potsdam.de
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