Women applying for a professorship are underrepresented in the majority of disciplines at HAWK, as well as among appointed professors. Nationwide, only about a quarter of the professorships at Universities of Applied Sciences are held by women (as of 2024, source).
To actively address this imbalance, there are a number of support measures available for female academics.
Are you lacking teaching experience?
Currently, at HAWK, teaching assignments for women who have already successfully completed their doctoral studies are financed through the Federal and State Professorinnenprogramm (Female Professorship Program). The funds can be applied for through the faculties at the Equal Opportunity Office. If you are interested, please contact your faculty. For any questions about the program, you can also contact the Equal Opportunity Office.
Are you looking to connect with someone in person?
If you would like to personally exchange ideas and ask questions to a female UAS-professor in a specific discipline, we are happy to facilitate the connection. Please contact the Chief Equal Opportunity Officer, Nicola Hille.
Here you will find the faculties along with their respective fields of study.
Additional information and literatue
The PROfessur project supports women in starting their academic career as professors. On the project website, you will find events related to professorships from all partner universities, current professorship vacancies, and the option to subscribe to a newsletter with discipline-specific job postings.
Additionally, these two (German) books may be helpful in preparing for a professorship application:
These books can be borrowed from the Equal Opportunity Office. Please contact Karina Bettels.
