Professorship in Occupational Therapy Hochschule Osnabrück

TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW

As the largest university of applied sciences in Lower Saxony, we contribute to a future worth living with our practice-oriented teaching and research. As an endowed university, we benefit from greater creative freedom and autonomy. We are looking for colleagues who will, together with our students, shape society and are part of our continued journey to becoming an inclusive and diverse university.

PROFESSORSHIP IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences invites applications for the tenured W2 professorship in Occupational Therapy.

The professorship is a key professorship within the interdisciplinary Department of Therapeutic Sciences. We are looking for a specialist in occupational therapy who, together with representatives from the disciplines of Speech Therapy and Physiotherapy, will strongly promote the further development of the department and interdisciplinary collaboration. As the future incumbent, you will contribute to the development of the faculty’s profile through innovative teaching and learning concepts and the continuation of the research strength established in recent years. You will benefit from active research support and strong networking with regional partners in occupational therapy education and practice.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

The criteria of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG) govern the requirements for appointment to a professorship at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (www.hs-osnabrueck.de/recruitment-requirements-for-a-professorship). These criteria must be met. For the advertised professorship, these criteria are specified as follows according to § 25 (1) NHG:

• A university degree in occupational therapy or a comparable discipline in the health or social sciences is expected.
• The proof of the special qualification for in-depth independent scientific work is usually to be provided by an above-average doctorate. The proof of doctorate-adequate achievements is possible, if necessary.
• The professional career (at least 5 years of professional practice, including at least 3 years outside the university sector) must be demonstrably related to the contents and tasks of the professorship. In addition, the activity must result in special achievements.
• The development of our students, the transfer of knowledge as well as the enthusiasm for the distinctive features of the subject is the focus of the future job holder (pedagogical-didactic aptitude). Appropriate teaching experience – preferably with university students – must therefore be demonstrated.
• The ability to deliver courses in German (level B2).

IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE DESIRABLE:

• Professional experience from care-related work in the occupational therapy field
• Knowledge of the specifics of the German healthcare system and the implications for occupational therapy practice
• Experience with interdisciplinary/​transdisciplinary collaboration
• Cooperative leadership style towards students and employees
• Gender and diversity competence
• Intercultural experience in an international environment
• Ability to take on teaching in English

WE...

• are committed to helping you balance work, family, and personal life.
• support you before, during, and after your professorial appointment with skills programs, higher education teaching programs, and (funding) advice.
• offer you ideal conditions for teaching, research, and transfer thanks to our modern infrastructure and strong regional and international network.
• value diversity and encourage all interested people, regardless of origin, skin colour, gender, age, disability, sexual identity, ideology, and religion, to apply.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

To the extent permitted by law, we give preference to persons with disabilities and those of equal status, and we promote women in areas where they are underrepresented, particularly in teaching, research, and management.

YOUR APPLICATION

The professorship is to be filled as soon as possible. The position is full‑time/part-time. Full-time positions can generally be shared, providing this does not conflict with organizational requirements. The place of work is in Osnabrück. Remuneration is in accordance with salary bracket W2 NBesO (Lower Saxony Civil Service Pay Act).

Please send your application in electronic form – preferably as a single PDF – stating the reference number WiSo 315-2 P1225 to the following address by March 18, 2026:

Professorial Appointment Management

berufungen@hs-osnabrueck.de

POINTS OF CONTACT

APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Katharina Falz
berufungen@hs-osnabrueck.de
Tel.: +49 541 969‑3574

GENDER EQUALITY OFFICE
Bettina Charlotte Belker
gleichstellung@hs-osnabrueck.de
Tel.: +49 541 969‑2955

WELCOME CENTER INTERNATIONALS
Aline Poniatowski
welcome-center@hs-osnabrueck.de
Tel.: +49 541 969‑7379

MORE INFORMATION
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