Professorship (W2) for Nonfictional Content Production with a Focus on Moving Images
at the faculty of media
Commencing on September 1, 2026
Reference no.: 2026-14-ISIA
Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality Technology and more. At the young, well-established Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, we deal with forward-looking topics in the fields of business, media and technology in research and teaching. The university's students, teaching staff and other employees are always the center of our attention. With 4.200 students in 41 degree programs, we offer excellent opportunities as a modern employer.
Your duties include
* Representing the field of journalism in cross-media production and applied research in our faculty of media – primarily in our multimedia and communication degree programme
* Representing sustainable journalism under the changed conditions of digital transformation and the use of AI in everyday editorial work
* Teaching basic journalism subjects and production-oriented modules (e.g. vertical storytelling)
* Practice-oriented teaching in German and English as well as in digital formats (e-learning, blended learning)
* Content-related and strategic further development of the areas of expertise with a special focus on digitalisation and artificial intelligence
* High-quality supervision of practical, bachelor's and master's theses as well as doctoral dissertations
* Proactive involvement in research and development activities
* Commitment to establishing new international partnerships and maintaining existing ones
* Active and interdisciplinary participation in the academic self-administration of the university
You offer
* A university degree in journalism/communication sciences or a field directly related to the advertised position is preferred
* Confident command of journalistic skills
* In-depth knowledge and many years of practical experience in the field of moving images and forms of cross-media and digital storytelling
* Excellent expertise in creating social media content and mobile reporting
* Knowledge of current trends in AI-supported media production
* Networks and contacts in production companies and moving image editorial offices
* Very good English skills with the ability to teach in English and produce content in English
* Enthusiasm for sharing your practical experience in teaching and applied research. Enjoyment of communication and creative collaboration with aspiring journalists
* Organisational skills
* Sensitivity to equality and anti-discrimination issues
* Motivation and ability to work in a team to help shape our faculty
We offer
* If the requirements are met, permanent employment as a civil servant
* Services for dual-career couples via the Dual Career Network North Bavaria
* Freedom to engage in professional discourse on innovative topics in teaching and research
* Opportunity to acquire and carry out practice-oriented research and third-party funded projects
* Good conditions for individual work-life balance
* Promotion of talent and potential in a gender-equal and creative working environment
* Attractive internal and external training and further education opportunities, as well as a wide range of health, prevention and counselling services
* A modern infrastructure at attractive university locations
* An open communication culture in which diversity is lived and promoted
Recruitment pursuant to Article 57 (3) of the BayHIG
* Completed university degree
* Pedagogical aptitude
* Excellent academic achievements in research and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualification
* Special achievements in the application or development of academic knowledge and methods in a minimum of five years of work experience, which must have been acquired after completion of the university degree and of which at least three years must have been acquired outside the university sector. If, over a period of at least five years, a considerable portion of your work involved a cooperation between a university and a non-academic employer, this time may be considered to meet the requirements for non-academic work experience in special cases (pursuant to Article 57 (3) Sentence 1 No. 3 of the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG)).
We strive to increase the proportion of women as they are underrepresented, particularly in academic positions (Article 7 (3) of the Bavarian equal treatment act (BayGlG)). We are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach which supports all under-represented groups. Severly disabled applicants are underrepresented and will be given preference in the case of equal qualification, ability and professional achievements. The selection process uses aptitude diagnostics provided by an external HR consultancy. Appointment to the public service can take place for EU citizens who have not yet reached the age of 52; if this condition is not met, you will be employed without public servant status. The professorship is associated with the obligation to offer courses at all locations of the university.
Please submit your application documents including the required supporting documents using our online portal by month April 07, 2026 at the latest.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources: berufung@hs-ansbach.de
For questions related to the subject you can contact the Head of the Appointment Committee, Prof.
Dr. Roman Rusch: roman.rusch@hs-ansbach.de
More information available at
ansbach.de/en/service/university-as-e mployer