The Brand University of Applied Sciences is a transdisciplinary university bridging science and design with international target audiences. For our community of professors, lecturers, supervisors, and industry partners, our students are at the center, and we are responsible for and embody a holistic and application-oriented study model across a spectrum of in-person and online degree programs with the ambition to be a forward-thinking, open, and flexible university.
Starting September 1st, 2025, we are looking for a
W2 Professor for Intercultural Brand Communication (m/f/d)
We are seeking international brand communication professionals (m/f/d) with proven interdisciplinary expertise in cross-cultural brand communication contexts. For this professorship position, candidates should demonstrate practical experience in brand campaigns and communication strategies across diverse markets. The course offerings are part of our English-speaking study program “Brand Communication”. Teaching is conducted in English. Pedagogical suitability should preferably be demonstrated through teaching experience at university level. A doctoral degree in a relevant field is required. We expect the willingness to teach at our Chinese partner university in Ningbo, China, regularly.
Your Tasks
Supervision and counseling of students in our programs according to the area of specialization, including taking responsibility for corresponding modules
Supervision of student projects, examinations, and final theses
Personal practical work in the field of specialization
Communication and cooperation with the university's corporate and practice partners
Participation in the committees of the university's academic self-governance
Active engagement in application-oriented, practice-integrated research within the university's brand-focused research clusters
Development and implementation of research projects in collaboration with academic and industry partners
Your Profile
Team player with excellent communication skills
Qualified degree (PhD) and practical experience in related areas of expertise
English language skills (spoken and written) at a minimum level of C2
Intercultural competence and experience related China
University teaching experience with the corresponding competency level in didactics and pedagogy
Experience with and commitment to innovative digital teaching methods, particularly in AI applications and online learning environments
Research capabilities and willingness to foster application-oriented research content through cooperation with industry and academic partners
Willingness to publish research results, ideas, data, and interim findings in an openly accessible digital format
We offer
We aim to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and we strongly invite qualified women to apply. Applications from disabled persons will be given priority consideration if equally qualified.
Please send your complete written application exclusively by email to the Chair of the Appointments Committee to [email protected] by June 27, 2025.
