The Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) is one of the largest practice-oriented universities in Bavaria, covering a broad range of subjects including engineering, social sciences, economics, design, and languages. We support around 9,300 students on their educational journey in more than 50 degree programs. We address societal challenges such as the energy transition and the climate crisis with an innovative and international range of degree programs. For example, we were pioneers in the design of bilingual degree programs (TWIN degree programs), in the development of the first undergraduate degree program in hydrogen technology, and in the software-centric robotics program. Digitalization is also an important focus for our university. As part of the High-Tech Agenda Bavaria, the Free State of Bavaria is currently investing significantly in the further expansion of our university as part of the Bavarian AI network. For example, a Center for Strong Artificial Intelligence is being built at the Würzburg university location and a Center for Robotics at the Schweinfurt university location.Our more than 260 professors are not only passionate about teaching, but also conduct applied research in collaboration with companies, institutions, and social organizations in the region. Our professors are distinguished by the successful transfer of knowledge to industry and society, as well as by interdisciplinary collaboration across ten faculties and 16 research institutes. They are supported by around 570 employees in science, technology, and administration.At our locations in Mainfranken, city and countryside, culture and nature converge – with a correspondingly diverse range of leisure activities. Since 2022, THWS has been certified by the family-friendly university audit to accommodate the diversity of lifestyles and family structures and to actively promote the work-life balance of its employees.Steady growth, innovative teaching, and pioneering research characterize the atmosphere at our university.The following position is currently available:
Professor (f/m/d)
Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering
W2 Professorship for Hydraulic Engineering and Urban Water Management
Application reference number: 01.1.722
Job Description:
Water, environment, and infrastructure are essential pillars of climate protection and adaptation. Sustainable and interdisciplinary concepts in civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning represent an important teaching and research focus at our faculty, which is highly valued by both students and our industrial partners.
As the future holder of the position,
you will be responsible for further developing and representing the subject area of hydraulic engineering and urban water management within the Department of Civil Engineering, based on the fundamentals of water engineering (hydromechanics, structural hydraulic engineering, urban water management, and numerical methods). You have practical experience and specialist qualifications, in particular in-depth knowledge of hydromechanics, urban water management, and structural hydraulic engineering. To provide further impetus for the expansion of the subject area and the range of courses offered at the university, participation in relevant civil engineering bodies and committees is welcome. Strengthening our activities in application-oriented research is part of your responsibilities. Ideally, you are committed to further expanding our already established contacts with industrial partners in water engineering and water management.
The Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering offers excellent conditions for conducting research projects. Through close integration with the “Sustainable and Intelligent Systems” doctoral program and a project-based master’s program in research, you will find established cross-university structures to attract qualified academic staff to implement your innovative research ideas.
Our university is developing into a bilingual institution. Therefore, we expect you to offer courses in both German and English. Excellent English skills are a prerequisite.
The professorship also requires:
- if necessary, taking over courses from the basic area, the further study programme and related areas, also in other faculties;
- Willingness to undertake regular guest stays at international universities with a strategic connection to the THWS;
- active participation in the further development of the faculty and the university;
- Commitment to the internationalization and self-administration of our university and participation in applied research projects and in the field of technology and knowledge transfer.
The position is to be filled on 01.10.2026 ; the place of work is in Würzburg.
Recruitment requirements:
To take up the professorship at our university, the following requirements must be met (Art. 57 para. 3 Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act):
- Completed university degree, preferably in a course relevant to the subject area;
- pedagogical aptitude, which is usually demonstrated by experience in teaching and training;
- special ability to carry out scientific work, which is usually demonstrated by the quality of a doctorate;
- exceptional achievements in the application or development of scientific knowledge and methods in at least five years of professional experience, which must be acquired after completing the university studies and of which at least three years must have been carried out outside the university sector; periods as a trainee or as a scientific or artistic employee can only be credited for up to two years in total; proof of professional experience outside the university sector can, in special cases, be provided by providing that a significant part of the professional activity was carried out in cooperation between the university and non-university professional practice over a period of at least five years.
The Free State of Bavaria offers not only optimal working conditions and an excellent quality of life, but also special, state-specific salary regulations.
A fulfilling role with flexible working hours and self-determination allows for a balance between work, family, and leisure. Dedicated colleagues form a highly motivated team and will support you from the very beginning. Our university promotes equal opportunities for women and strives to significantly increase the proportion of women, particularly in the academic field. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply. The Representative for Equal Opportunities for Women in Science and Art at the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Benjamin Aulbach (benjamin.aulbach@thws.de), is happy to answer any questions.
Anyone under the age of 52 is eligible for appointment as a civil servant; otherwise, employment will be based on a private-law employment contract. Severely disabled applicants (male/female/male) will be given preference if their qualifications, abilities, and professional performance are otherwise essentially equivalent.
The professorship is to be filled on a full-time basis. To promote the compatibility of career and family life, the THWS offers the option of filling the positions initially on a temporary basis (for a period of one to two years) on a part-time basis. After this period, further part-time employment is generally possible in accordance with legal regulations.
The chair of the appointments committee, Prof. Daniel Halswick (daniel.halswick@thws.de), will be happy to answer any technical questions you
may have. If you feel called to a professorship at the THWS, we look forward to receiving your comprehensive application with the usual documents (CV, certificates, evidence of professional experience and academic work) by May 22 , 2025. Please use our online portal for this purpose .
