The future holder of the position should independently represent the above-mentioned subject area in teaching and research. The professorship plays a fundamental role in the culture and management degree program as well as a cross-degree program link in the faculty.

The following teaching and research areas are to be covered by the professorship:

• Management of cultural organizations,
• Cultural policy with a focus on cultural promotion and financing strategies,
• cultural mediation and cultural economics with a focus on sustainable transformation processes and regional development.

The teaching commitment is to be implemented in lectures, seminars, exercises, internships and projects or in continuing education. Classes / courses must also be held in English. Where appropriate, classes / courses in areas related to the area of appointment are to be offered. The teaching units must be secured university-wide.

In addition to teaching duties, the candidate must independently carry out research and development tasks in the area of appointment, actively participate in the International Affairs and further development of the subject area and take on tasks in academic self-administration. In addition, a close interlinking between the cultural sector/cultural enterprises and study programs as well as commitment to projects in applied research and in the field of knowledge transfer is expected.

The post holder is expected to play an active role in shaping the development of the faculty. In particular, this includes leading the content and conceptual development of the Culture and Management degree programs (Bachelor's and Master's).

Appointment requirements

The prerequisites for appointment are a completed university degree, proven pedagogical aptitude in teaching or training, special aptitude for academic work, which is usually demonstrated by a doctorate or adequate academic achievements, as well as special achievements in the application or development of scientific knowledge and methods in a professional practice of usually five years, of which at least three years must have been spent outside the university sector.

Reference is made to the Saxon Higher Education Act of May 31, 2023 (SächsGVBl. p. 329), which was last amended by Article 2 of the Act of January 31, 2024 (SächsGVBl. p. 83).

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Completed academic university degree in a subject area of the appointment field,
• Proof of special aptitude for in-depth independent academic work (generally to be provided by an above-average and relevant doctorate),
• demonstrable links between the professional career and the content and tasks of the professorship,
• Ability to develop the professional identity of our students, to impart relevant specialist knowledge and to identify with the special phenomena of the subject (pedagogical-didactic aptitude), whereby appropriate teaching experience must be demonstrated,
• Experience in applied research, knowledge transfer and networking,
• Experience in the conception, establishment and accreditation of degree programs, in the acquisition of third-party funding and strong digital skills in modern forms of teaching are advantageous.