Professor of Print and Digital Publishing (m/f/d)

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, with around 6,200 students, is the largest University of Applied Sciences in Saxony. With its campus situated in the heart of the university town of Mittweida, it has retained an intimate atmosphere that makes working, researching, studying and living there an attractive experience. High-tech, creativity, cosmopolitanism and the commitment of the entire university community come together here in a close-knit environment. 

The Faculty Media Sciences is one of the largest media faculties in Germany. Graduates can be found in all major media organisations. The faculty offers training in all key areas of the media industry through four Bachelor’s and two Master’s degree programmes, delivered in exceptionally attractive facilities.

The Faculty Media Sciences is seeking to fill the following professorship by the winter semester 27/28 at the latest:

Print and Digital Publishing (m/f/d)

Reference number: 50-2026
Salary grade: W2

Your areas of responsibility:

The professor will undertake research and teaching duties within the field of appointment, particularly in the Faculty Media Sciences’
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. The key responsibilities of the professorship are as follows: 

• Print publishing, in particular
  • Teaching the fundamentals of pre-press, colour reproduction, colour management and printing processes
  • Delivering project-based teaching modules, particularly in pre-press, offset and digital printing
• Digital publishing, in particular:
  • Content management systems
  • Cross-media production processes and workflows (print–digital–social)
  • Automated and data-driven publishing processes
• Publishing management, in particular:
  • Production planning, process optimisation, costing and cost models
  • Quality management, standards and certifications
  • Media logistics, workflow architectures and organisational models
• Editorial design

In addition, you will be responsible for the technical supervision and further development of the university’s own print shop, in particular

• Technical and organisational responsibility 
• Further development as a teaching and research infrastructure
• Integration of the print shop into teaching modules and practical projects
• Provision of printing services to the faculty and the university

As part of the professorship, the usual specialist and interdisciplinary duties in teaching, research and, in particular, self-governance are to be undertaken. The subject matter is to be taught in lectures, seminars and practical sessions, preferably within the relevant degree programmes and also as a service to other faculties. 

Furthermore, the holder is expected to demonstrate commitment to industry and academic outreach as part of the ‘Third Mission’ of Saxon universities, to participate in international academic discourse, and to contribute to the further development of the faculty’s and university’s Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.

A willingness to deliver courses in English is a prerequisite. Flexibility regarding teaching timetables within innovative study models and extra occupational programmes is required, as is a willingness to engage in international, national and regional cooperation with institutions in industry and research.

Your profile:

You have a thorough command of the key areas of the aforementioned responsibilities from both an academic and a practical professional perspective. Should you not yet possess all the necessary skills in certain specific areas, this will not be considered a disadvantage provided it can be expected that these will be acquired gradually following your appointment.

You must meet the requirements set out in Section 59 of the Saxon Higher Education Act (SächsHSG), in particular

• A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent
• A PhD or other suitable evidence of particular ability to engage in academic work
• At least five years’ professional experience, of which at least three years must have been gained outside the higher education sector, preferably in the media sector
• Demonstrated pedagogical aptitude, in particular through teaching experience

You have a very good command of German and English. You are a team player and have strong communication skills.

We offer:

A very well-equipped university print centre as a laboratory environment for teaching and research, as well as creative freedom in developing new publication and production concepts. HSMW offers you an excellent environment for applied research with links to regional and national companies, a wide range of opportunities for academic and pedagogical development, and support in balancing family and career (dual-career service, family-friendly working conditions, etc.)

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced staff structure and therefore welcomes applications from people of all genders. People with severe disabilities will be given preference where qualifications are equal. Proof of this must be enclosed with the application. 

Please submit your application in writing, preferably as a single PDF file containing a tabular CV, a description of your academic career path, a list of your academic publications and copies of certificates of academic qualifications obtained by 6 September 2026 at the latest, quoting reference number 50-2026, by email to
karriere@hs-mittweida.de with the subject line: ‘Application, Reference Number, Name’ or by post to: 

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences | University of Applied Sciences
Human
Resources Department PO Box 1457 | 09644 Mittweida