The Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG) is an internationally recognized art academy with a unique combination of artistic, design and theoretical study programmes.
Since its foundation as a reform university in 1992, the HfG has been driven by an interest in artistic and theoretical media cultures and technologies as well as their contemporary social, political, and ecological development.
The HfG offers its approximately 360 students a wide range of courses in exhibition design and scenography, product design, communication design as well as media art, art studies, and media philosophy with diploma and magister degrees. Furtherly, it has the right to award doctorates and habilitations. The HfG´s internationally renowned professors stand for excellent, globally networked teaching and research. In addition, the well-equipped studios and workshops offer an outstanding infrastructure for a lively, inter- and transdisciplinary culture of teaching, learning and experimental research.
Additionally, the continued cooperation between the HfG and the neighboring ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe is considered of great importance.
The Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design is currently seeking to fill the position of
Rector (f/m/d)
The HfG is looking for a committed and assertive personality with integration skills and sensitivity for the artistic, scientific and structural aspects of the university. Within the collegial Rectorate the Rector heads the HfG in accordance with the Baden-Württemberg State Higher Education Act and actively represents the university externally. We are looking for a person who will further develop the university's founding idea in a contemporary manner and strengthen its strategic positioning both nationally and internationally, involving all stakeholders internally and externally.
To be considered for the position, a full-time role as a professor of the university or the completion of a university education alongside several years of professional experience within subjects such as science, art, business, administration, or the administration of justice, would be expected.
Professional requirements
*Experience in academic self-administration at a state university or comparable institutions, ideally in the field of design, artistic and scientific education
*Experience in establishing and expanding local to international strategic partnerships and networks
*Experience in collaborating with stakeholders and in committee work
*A high proficiency level in spoken and written German and English
Personal suitability
*Leadership skills in a collegial, participative management style
*Clear, transparent communication with an open-minded and respectful culture of debate
*Strategic clarity and ability to develop the university innovatively
*A confident, assured and winsome presence
*Sensitivity and critical awareness of socio-historical and environmental challenges in the context of technological and media developments in art, design and theory
*Commitment to an inclusive and diverse community, ideally with experience in moderating processes critical of discrimination
Willingness to relocate to the Karlsruhe area is expected.
The Rector is elected in a joint meeting of the University Council and Senate. The Rector is elected as a temporary civil servant; alternatively, the Rector is employed on a fixed-term contract. The term of office is a minimum of six and a maximum of eight years. The term of office is determined by the University Council. Re-election is possible. The position is designated to grade W3. A functional benefit may be granted.
The HfG welcomes applications from people of all genders, nationalities, ethnic, and social backgrounds, religions/worldviews, sexual orientations and identities. The university endeavours to increase the proportion of women in management positions and particularly encourages women to apply. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they have the same qualifications.
Application
Please submit the usual documents (letter of motivation, CV, certificates, proof of employment) via the online application form (https://jobs.hfg-karlsruhe.de/de/jobposting/1ca2b6b241c778375954e2656b88d62218b9818c0/apply) by 31 January 2025.
For further information, please contact Mr Andreas Weidemann on behalf of the Chairman of the Search Committee (Office of the University Council, ed.ehurslrak-gfh(ta)tarluhcshcoh).
Information on the HfG Karlsruhe can be found at www.hfg-karlsruhe.de. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your submitted personal data. Information on the collection of personal data from the data subject in accordance with Article 13 GDPR can be found on our homepage in the "Vacancies" section (https://hfg-karlsruhe.de/en/hochschule/stellen/). The HfG Karlsruhe is supported in this selection process by ODGERS BERNDTSON Unternehmensberatung GmbH, Frankfurt.
Please note that the German text version of the job advertisement is the legally binding version.
