W2 Professorship "Extended Reality"

University of Applied Sciences

Around 6,500 students pursue their studies and research in attractive degree programs at Trier University of Applied Sciences. We are the University of Applied Sciences, which has the highest level of research activity and third-party funding in Rhineland-Palatinate. This means we offer excellent conditions for carrying out projects in collaboration with regional and national industries.

Description

The following professorship is to be filled at the earliest possible date in the Department of Computer Science.

Tasks

The range of tasks of this professorship includes teaching on the topics of the area of appointment in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs of the Department of Computer Science. Appropriate participation in basic courses of computer science is also part of the tasks. Furthermore, the willingness to establish and expand research and transfer activities as well as commitment to the further development of the face-to-face and distance learning courses of the Department of Computer Science is expected.
Courses are to be offered in German and, if required, also in English.

In addition to a high level of commitment to teaching, participation in the academic self-administration of the university is also expected.

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University of Applied Sciences support a supervision model in which a high level of faculty presence at the university is expected.

As a department, we offer a professional, collegial and supportive environment with ample opportunities for conducting applied research and transfer projects. Research activities and industry projects are welcome and can reduce the teaching load. We offer and expect committed cooperation in our team.

Recruitment requirements

For this professorship, we are looking for a committed personality who, after completing a university degree in computer science or a related field, has gained extensive experience in the conception and technical realization of complex extended reality systems (XR systems) in a responsible position in practice/industry and would now like to pass this on to our students in teaching and research.

Furthermore, special achievements in the development and application of scientific knowledge and methods in at least one of the following areas are required:

· specific XR applications, for example related to health technologies or for education and training purposes

· technical aspects of XR systems, for example network or interaction technologies

· XR and artificial intelligence

· Social XR

All other recruitment requirements are set out in Section 49 of the Rhineland-Palatinate Higher Education Act (Hochschulgesetz, HochSchG).

The appointment will be made as a civil servant for life if the relevant requirements under employment law are met.

We offer

Trier University of Applied Sciences offers a variety of innovative and future-oriented research opportunities, as well as international and interdisciplinary collaboration possibilities. We provide all employees with a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities. As a certified family-friendly university, we offer extensive childcare options, along with support and guidance from the Family Service and the Dual Career Service.

Place of employment

Hauptcampus, Dienstort Trier (Schneidershof)

Proportion of women/ severe disability

Trier University of Applied Sciences is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and values diversity as a significant asset. In this spirit, we particularly encourage applications from women. Severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status under § 2 (3) SGB IX will receive preferential consideration if equally qualified (please provide appropriate documentation).

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the Head of the Appointment Committee

Prof. Dr. Thilo Mentler mentler@hochschule-trier.de
Tel. 0651/ 8103-424

Application deadline

14.06.2026

Are you interested?

In this case, we look forward to receiving your online application, including a cover letter, CV, certificates, proof of professional experience, a list of publications, an outline of your teaching and research concept, and teaching evaluations matching the profile of the professorship. Please submit your application as a single PDF document via our application portal by the stated deadline.