Universities of Applied Sciences (HAW) combine research and practice. To ensure this continues to be the case in the future, we need professors who possess both academic experience and professional practice. However, the path to a professorship at a University of Applied Sciences is often unclear. Many talented individuals do not know how to get there.
We at the Science Careers project at HTWK Leipzig are here to help you on this journey. We’ll show you how a career at a University of Applied Sciences is possible – in a way that’s easy to understand, plan for and practical.
What we offer
- Mentoring by experienced professors
- Training courses for day-to-day teaching and research
- Networking opportunities with colleagues and industry partners
- Positioning HTWK Leipzig as an attractive employer
Our aim
We want researchers to be able to develop their careers successfully. To this end, we create an environment that supports long-term career paths – with close links to the professional world.
Our sub-projects
Pro.Motion
Pro.Motion offers you a unique opportunity: combine your PhD with valuable industry experience to strengthen your academic career with practical know-how. Our programme shapes your path to a PhD in a practical and forward-looking way by linking the research infrastructure at HTWK Leipzig with the real-world challenges of industry.
Pro.Innovation
As part of the Pro.Innovation sub-project, targeted and sustainable monitoring is being promoted to support the early planning and filling of vacant professorships. This lays the foundations for the continuous development of the talent pool and makes it possible to attract highly qualified specialists to ensure the long-term sustainability of innovative research and teaching areas.
Pro.Fellowship
The Pro.Fellowship mentoring programme offers talented individuals from the worlds of business and academia an insight into the challenging and multifaceted day-to-day life at a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) and provides comprehensive support on the path to a professorship at a HAW. The programme was launched in 2024 at the Faculty of Engineering. An expansion to the Faculty of Economics and Industrial Engineering is planned for 2025.
Welcome@HTWK
The “Welcome@HTWK” sub-project aims to establish a genuine culture of welcome at HTWK Leipzig and to facilitate the induction and networking of new academic staff. These measures are designed to promote orientation, integration and a lasting sense of belonging. In addition, a strategic HR marketing strategy is being developed to support long-term retention and position the university as an attractive place to work.
Employer Branding
The Employer Branding sub-project aims to position HTWK Leipzig as an attractive employer for academic staff. A targeted employer branding strategy is intended to raise the university’s profile and establish innovative recruitment channels. The project also involves the development of a modern careers page.
Female Scientists Network
Our aim is to enhance the visibility and networkingopportunities for women* at our university. We aim to offer you inspiring exchanges, tailored programme formats and support with your career planning. Our network provides a valuable platform for sharing experiences, mentoring and promoting career opportunities.
Our events
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Ready for a professorship?
Do you meet the appointment criteria and wish to take the next step in your academic career?
Then find out here about the process of our appointment procedures, the necessary application documents and helpful tips on how to successfully apply for a professorship at HTWK Leipzig. We’ll support you in further developing your academic career in a targeted manner and preparing successfully for a professorship.
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