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Applied Sciences for Life 鈥� this claim describes the unique range of subjects at Weihen-stephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), all of which clearly and consistently focus on life sciences. We are one of the leading universities of applied life sciences and green technologies. We prepare our graduates to become responsible and highly qualified professionals and executives who are well prepared for a successful career entry. The scientists at HSWT carry out teaching and research at three different campus locations (Freising, Triesdorf, Straubing) focusing on issues of high social relevance, such as sustainable land use, climate change, biodiversity, food technology, or renewable energies. Our campus in Triesdorf is located approximately 60 km southwest of Nuremberg. Numerous cooperations with the 鈥淏ildungszentrum Triesdorf鈥�, an educational center with institutions focusing on agriculture, energy, nutrition, food, and environment, result in valuable synergies for university education and research with a close relation to practical applications. The Department of Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition, Campus Triesdorf, invites applications for the position of a

Professorship in 鈥淔ood Value Chain Management鈥� (salary group W2, tenured position)

expected to start in the summer semester 2026 or as soon as possible. Responsibilities in Teaching and Research:
The professorship should cover the following areas:

• analysis and management of international and national food value chains
• management and marketing of food production under consideration of sustainability
• supply chain and sustainability management in the food industry
• innovation and agripreneurship in regional and international value networks
• market and trade research along the food value chain (fair trade, circular economy) and international marketing strategies
• legal aspects of sustainable food production

Responsibilities:

• teaching in undergraduate programs, development and later teaching in complementary international master鈥檚 programs, in German and English
• active participation in designing the teaching program with a special focus on sustainable international and national value chains in food production
• supervision of internships, bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 theses
• acquisition of third-party funding for research projects (e.g., from national and international funding organizations or industry partnerships)
• willingness to collaborate in the strategic development of internationalization activities and in the initiation of collaborations in the international arena

An active involvement in applied research, the supervision of internships, project work, and thesis supervision are required. The teaching load will be largely in English, and participation in the university governance is expected. We offer an interesting field of work at the interface between applied research and practice-oriented teaching with the opportunity for independent further development of the subject area. Your Profile:
You have a university degree in the fields of agricultural sciences, food technology, economics, economic geography, or a related discipline. You have teaching experience and a very good knowledge of German and English (at least C1). Furthermore, you already have experience in acquiring third-party funding and in managing cross-thematic research projects in the area of 鈥渇rom Farm to Table鈥�. Experience in food logistics and in project management is also an advantage. Requirements:

1. completed first university degree
2. pedagogical aptitude
3. particular ability for scientific and scholarly work as proven by a doctoral degree or comparable academic qualification (in German: 鈥淕utachten 眉ber promotionsad盲quate Leistungen鈥�)
4. furthermore, we require expertise in the application or development of scientific findings and methods obtained during a period of at least five years of professional practice after graduation from university; of these, at least three years must be in a field outside university; professional experience outside university might be recognized if the candidate has spent a significant part of the position working in a cooperation between university and non-university institutions for a minimum of five years

Applications from abroad are explicitly welcome. The willingness and ability to teach in German from the beginning of employment is expected from all applicants. HSWT 鈥� Your Employer:
We assist newly appointed professors in the management of teaching and research. Our services include support in the organization of flexible working conditions, advanced training in higher education didactics as well as incentive systems for interdisciplinary and international research. Detailed information is available on our employer website at . Information for Applicants:
The HSWT pursues the strategic goal of consistently increasing the proportion of women in teaching and applied research. We therefore explicitly invite female scholars and experts to apply at our university. Our website with in-depth information on how to become a professor at HSWT, which specifically targets potential female applicants, may be accessed via the following link:
. We look forward to applications submitted by severely disabled persons. Severely disabled persons with essentially the same aptitude, professional ability, and qualifications will receive preference. The HSWT regards itself as a family-friendly employer. Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences promotes equal opportunities and diversity among its students and employees. The successful candidate may be eligible for civil servant status up to the age of 52. Please submit your complete application materials (including a letter of application, an academic CV with accurate to the day information for each employment contract, copies of transcripts, proof of professional work experience and documentation of your research activities) by March 14, 2025. We request applicants to submit their application through our online available at . For further information, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Iryna Smetanska
Phone: +49 (0) 9826 654-228
E-mail: iryna.smetanska@hswt.de