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Pathways to a professorship: the UAS7 roadshow at HM

Becoming a professor – what do I need to know?

UAS7 and Hochschule München provide information on career prospects:

What are the requirements for a professorship at a university of applied sciences?
What is the application process for a professorship?
What are the benefits of holding a professorship at a University of Applied Sciences?

Further information was provided at the event on 21 November 2025 from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm – online via Zoom

Find out everything you need to know about the career path to a professorship at a University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in the online information session organised by Hochschule München and the UAS7 alliance.

About the event

Our online event outlines the path to a professorship, provides information on the role and responsibilities involved, and shares personal accounts.

A professorship at a University of Applied Sciences is more than just a job – it is a career opportunity that makes a real difference.

UAS7 Roadshow Programme

Welcome

Prof. Dr Martin Leitner, President of Hochschule München

The UAS7 network and the newly developed ‘Sciper’ app

Prof. Dr Dellmann, Chair of UAS7

About the appointment procedure

The appointment procedure and eligibility criteria. A presentation, including a Q&A session, by the appeals team at Hochschule München

An insight into the profession

Professors from various subject areas – ranging from automotive and aeronautical engineering to applied social sciences at Hochschule München – share insights into their day-to-day work

Exchange

Discussion and networking

Professorship at Hochschule München

Further information

What is a professorship at a University

HAW Professorship at a glance

How much do I earn as a Professor at a u

All the information and calculation examples

A professorship at HM: your opportunitie

Sharing knowledge, inspiring and supporting others

Job vacancies: Professorship

Vacancies at HM – submit your application now!

FAQ: Appointment Procedure

Questions and answers about the appointment procedure

Alliance of the UAS7

Merger of seven research-oriented German universities of applied sciences

New & Appointed – Voices from the HM

Prof. Dr Michael Heilgemeir, appointed to the Department of Design for the summer term of 2025

"For me, photography has always been a way of being fully present in the world."

About the portrait

Prof. Dr Alexandru Negut, appointed to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology for the summer semester of 2025

"Electronics is the invisible force that drives our modern world."

About the portrait

Prof. Dr Daniel Förster, appointed to the Department of Applied Sciences and Mechatronics for the summer semester of 2025

"Lasers are the universal tool."

About the portrait

Prof. Dr Lars Hoffmann, appointed to the Department of Technical Systems, Processes and Communication for the summer semester of 2025

"Pressure is the foundation of our education system"

About the portrait

Prof. Dr Ulrich Klotz, appointed to the Department of Applied Sciences and Mechatronics for the summer term of 2025

"Metals are key materials of our time."

About the portrait

Prof. Lotte Reimann, appointed to the Department of Design for the summer term of 2025

"It is important to me to help those who create visual content to recognise these narratives and use them thoughtfully."

About the portrait

Prof. Dr Ricarda Sposito, appointed to the Department of Civil Engineering for the summer term of 2025

"What I've always liked about this place, and what I can still say after a semester here, is that the sense of community among the students, long-serving staff members and colleagues is truly unique."

About the portrait

Prof. Dr Verena Tobsch, appointed to HM Business School for the summer term of 2025

"Through my research, I want to help make fairness and the absence of discrimination in the use of AI measurable."

About the portrait

Prof. Dr Philipp Riegebauer, appointed to the Department of Technical Systems, Processes and Communication for the 2024/25 winter semester

"My motivation is to develop innovative and sustainable energy systems"

About the portrait

Prof. Martin Vielhauer, appointed to the Department of Technical Systems, Processes and Communication for the 2024/25 winter semester

"As a student at HM and while working on my dissertation in Chile, I gained a lot of interesting experience."

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Prof. Dr Michael Mair, appointed to the Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering for the 2024/25 winter semester

"HM is a strong team."

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Prof. Dr Christian Klusmann, appointed to the Department of Engineering and Management for the 2024/25 winter semester

"Hochschule München not only offers an excellent academic environment, but also close links to the professional world, which is particularly important in the field of entrepreneurship."

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Prof. Dr Carina Ziegler, appointed to the Department of Technical Systems, Processes and Communication for the 2024/25 winter semester

"We receive so much information every day that it is necessary to organise it visually."

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Prof. Dr Robert Ramakrishnan, appointed to the Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering for the 2024/25 winter semester

"I want to introduce people to the fascinating and often hidden world of production and materials engineering"

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Prof. Dr Marlen Jurisch, appointed to the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics for the 2024/25 winter semester

"I love discussing current issues with students in my teaching and working out practical solutions."

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Pesce, appointed to the Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering for the 2024/25 winter semester

"And being able to play a part in this journey by preparing students as well as possible for the increased demands and challenges is a great pleasure."

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Prof. Michael Heinl, appointed to the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics for the 2024/25 winter semester

"Working with students to constantly and critically examine existing and new technologies, processes and, ultimately, ourselves as human beings is a very rewarding task."

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Prof. Dr David Degler, appointed to the Department of Applied Sciences and Mechatronics for the 2024/25 winter semester

"For me, working at a university of applied sciences brings together three key elements: creating knowledge, applying knowledge and passing on knowledge."

About the portrait

Prof. Dr Hanna Moser, appointed to the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics for the 2024/25 winter semester

"Helping to shape the interaction and collaboration between humans and AI is, for me, one of the most exciting challenges of our time."

To the portrait

You can find further profiles of newly ordained priests from previous years in our archive.

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Notes

Information on data protection

The data will be processed solely for the purposes of this event. The legal basis for the processing of the data is Section 2 of the BayHSchG in conjunction with Section 4(1) of the Bavarian Data Protection Act (BayDSG).

Further information on data protection

Technical notes

The event will take place via Zoom. Participants will receive the link to the presentation upon registration.

Prerequisites: Basic computer and internet skills, and an email address. You will need a computer with internet access, as well as a camera and microphone; alternatively, a tablet. Participation via a smartphone is possible, but functionality will be limited.

Please install Zoom on your device before the event.

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