W2 professorship for the field of Business Psychology

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 professorship shown above is to be filled for the winter term 2027/2028 in the Department Business School at the Main Campus in Trier

W2 professorship for the field of Business Psychology

Tasks

The range of responsibilities associated with this position primarily includes teaching in the field of business psychology, with a focus on either Digital Experience and Human Behavior OR Workplace Health Management. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses on core areas of psychology such as General Psychology (perception, memory, thinking and language), Differential and Personality Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Social Psychology, Research Ethics and Academic Research Skills, Communication Psychology, Advanced Research Methods and Applied Statistics. We also expect a willingness and ability to take on further courses in the future, including those beyond the candidate´s primary area of expertise, in the department´s Bachelor´s and Master´s programs.Commitment to research, development and interdisciplinary cooperation is a prerequisite.

Courses are to be offered in German and if required also in English.

In addition to a strong commitment to teaching, active participation in the university’s academic self-governance is expected.
The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and Trier University of Applied Sciences support a supervision model that requires a high level of faculty presence at the university.
As a department, we offer a professional, collegial, and supportive environment with ample opportunities to conduct applied research and transfer projects. We both offer and expect dedicated collaboration within our team.

Recruitment requirements

For this professorship, we are looking for a committed person, who has gained substantial professional experience in a responsible role outside the higher education sector and be motivated to contribute this expertise to teaching and applied research for the benefit of our students after completung a university degree in psychology or business psychology.

A degree in (business-) psychology and, preferably, a doctoral qualification in the field of (business-) psychology are required. Extensive professional experience in a position of responsibility outside academia is expected.

Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience in one of the focus areas: „Digital Experience and Human Behaviour“ or „Workplace Health Management“.

With regard to Digital Experience, sound knowledge of and experience in the user-centered design and evaluation of interactive systems are expected. Central to this are the psychological foundations of human-machine interaction, human behavior in dealing with technical systems, and their application, from classic usability questions to the evaluation of digital and AI-based applications and products.

With regard to „Workplace Health Management“, sound knowledge of and experience in the analysis, design and evaluation of oganizational change processes and / or health-promoting and future-oriented work design are expected.

In addition, sound knowledge of quantitative methods, including multivariate procedures, is desired, irrespective of the area of specialization.

Teaching will be mainly conducted in German, therefore very good proficiency in German (at least level C1) is required.

In Addition to the general labour requirements, the recruitment requirements include at least

1. a successfully completed university degree in the of (business-) psychology or a related degree programme with a specialist focus on the above-mentioned requirements,
2. pedagogical aptitude,
3. a special aptitude for scientific work, which is usually demonstrated by a qualified doctorate, and
4. in addition, special achievements in the application or further development of scientific knowledge and methods in at least five years of relevant professional practice, of which at least three years must have been spent outside the university sector.

The appointment is made as a civil servant for life if the relevant legal requirements 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. Anna Schneider, a.schneider@hochschule-trier.de, +49 651 8103-330

Application deadline

29.11.2026

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.