W2-Professorship of Animation Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe
IT’S TIME TO GROW.
Join our university in the Faculty of Media and Culture
W2-Professorship of Animation
at the earliest opportunity| campus Detmold| permanent position | full-time
We are OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts. In Lemgo, Detmold and Höxter we develop around 5,700 students: personally, professionally and future-orientated. We foster interdisciplinary exchange and benefit from cooperative structures. This is how we actively shape our appreciative working and educational environment at all locations. Strong institutes and international networks bring our innovations from application-oriented research to the dynamic economic region of East Westphalia-Lippe – and far beyond.
Your responsibilities
You will teach in the field of animation and represent this in the department's bachelor's and master's degree programs.
In undergraduate courses, you will teach the basics of 2D/3D animation.
In the animation and VFX specialization, you will deal with character animation and support students in the creation of their animation projects from pre-production to the finished product.
You have a strong desire to be on campus and present for your students. Up to 25 % of your teaching can be provided as digital teaching, if required, to enable cross-location lectures.
You are prepared to conduct courses in German as well as in English.
You will promote interdisciplinary study formats, e.g., through practical student projects.
You will conduct research in the fields of real-time technologies and virtual production (VP).
You are interested in current trends such as generative AI in 3D workflows and integrate these into your teaching.
You follow the development of 3D pipelines for film, games, and virtual reality (VR/AR/XR).
You have strong interest in innovative communication formats which encourage the dialog between science and society.
You will shape the further development of the department and the degree programs with us.
You are willing to actively support students and introduce them to creative engagement with new digital technologies.
You will contribute to the university’s internal committee work in a collegial manner and participate actively in expanding cooperation relationships with domestic and foreign universities.
Your Profile
You have
- outstanding artistic and practical expertise in the field of 3D animation, demonstrated by high-quality work samples, publications, awards, or projects
- extensive teaching experience and excellent teaching skills
In addition, you fulfil the requirements of § 36 Hochschulgesetz NRW and have:
- a completed university degree in animation, moving image, media production, or a comparable field
- a successfully completed doctorate degree or proven ability to do artistic work
- relevant professional experience (at least five years, at least three of which gained outside the university sector)
Furthermore, you should also have
- an active network in the national and/or international animation and film industry
- a curious personality who communicates openly and is always available to provide our students with advice and support.
We Offer
- a lively, interdisciplinary and future-oriented environment for your ideas in teaching, research and transfer
- supportive balance between your career and your personal life
- personalised onboarding and support for new appointees at the start of their university career
- ongoing comprehensive further training opportunities – professional, didactic and personal
- a strong network of external partners in the down-to-earth and economically strong region of East Westphalia-Lippe
- a high quality of life thanks to a wide range of cultural, sporting and recreational activities in the region of Teutoburg Forest
OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts represents the principle of quality through diversity and wishes to increase the proportion of women among its scientific staff. In case of equal qualification, severely handicapped applicants will be given priority.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We will gladly accept your complete application (incl. cover letter, CV, certificates and, if any, teaching evaluations and publication overview) until March 25th, 2026.
Please only use our online application form to send your documents and address your cover letter to the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Krahl, quoting reference number MK 01.
Do you have any question?
Detailed information on your career option professorship at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts can be found here.
If you have individual questions about the application process, our HR officer, Ines Henning, will be happy to help you:
+49 5261 702-5124
If you have any questions regarding the advertised professorship please contact Prof. Dr. Guido Falkemeier, Department of Media and Culture:
+49 5231 769-5971
Reference number
MK 01
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