With over 14,000 students in 80 degree programs, HTW Berlin is the city’s largest University of Applied Sciences. The university provides an innovative setting characterised by people of diverse backgrounds, qualifications and cultures.

The School of Design and Culture (Faculty 5) is appointing a

Professor (W2) | Permanent

Textile 3D Product Development with a focus on knitting technology

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Clothing Technology/Fabric Processing

• Education and qualifications
  • university degree (master’s degree or German university diploma)
  • special aptitude to artistic work, e.g. proven by projects and contributions to design
  • didactical and pedagogic experience, e.g. in teaching and (professional) training that combines design, innovative knitting technologies and 3D product development
  • proven competencies in interdisciplinary and project-oriented work as well as ability to work in teams    
• Professional experience (essential)
  • at least 5 years of professional experience, 3 of which have to be obtained outside of a university preferably in either a company in the fashion/ clothing industry, in one’s own company or as freelancer, also in an advisory capacity
• Expertise
  • profound knowledge of realising product designs on flat knitting machines; knowledge in the production with Shima Seiki are of advantage
  • ability to establish a connection between requirements of application, materials and 3D shapes and conveying this complex connection in lectures
• Language skills
  • ability to hold lectures in German upon appointment (essential) and English (desirable)
• Desirable additional qualifications:
  • innovative contributions to the field of expertise
  • research experience
  • knowledge in sustainability in and digitisation of the garment and textile industry, especially concerning innovative garment systems with integrated functional solutions e.g. in the field of wearables, medicine technology and mobility
  • gender and diversity sensitive teaching competencies
  • didactical qualifications in teaching groups and individuals
  • solution-oriented approach and appreciative communication
  • an established network in the textile and garment industry

• Completed university degree in the field of computer engineering or a related field of study and fulfillment of the recruitment requirements according to §100 of the Berlin Higher Education Act
• Profound knowledge and practical experience – preferably acquired in industry – in the above-mentioned key areas
• Ability and willingness to teach courses in German and ideally also in English
• Also desired are
• Interest in dealing with students and passing on knowledge
• Willingness to participate in development of the faculty research profile and to actively acquire and carry out research projects
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work together on a wide range of topics within the faculty

Further information, e.g. on entry requirements for professorships or appointment procedures, can be found on our website.

Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Eppinger  (Elisabeth.eppinger@HTW-Berlin.de / +49 30 5019-3880 will be answering any questions pertaining to the specific field of expertise.

HTW Berlin strives to increase the number of female professors. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Equal Opportunities Officer for Women of the faculty 5 Prof. Johanna Michel (johanna.michel@HTW-Berlin.de / +49 30 5019-4708) is glad to be of assistance.

Disabled persons or others of special status will be given preference if equally qualified.