OPEN CALL: Seeking Professor of Drawing at University of the Arts Bremen

The University of the Arts Bremen (HfK) offers a diverse range of courses in the fields of art, design and music, which also enables productive and integrative dialogue between the degree programmes. The HfK is committed to diversity and equal opportunities.

The Art and Design Department of the Integrated Design programme at the HfK Bremen is looking to appoint a:

Professor of Drawing (f/m/d)
–part-time professorship
–salary bracket W 2
–as an employee
–reference number WP 25/10
–to start on April 1, 2026 or as soon as possible.

We are looking for an artistic/creative personality to represent the subject of drawing in the Integrated Design BA/MA degree programmes. In 2000, the HfK Bremen was one of the first universities to introduce the “Integrated Design” study model and has successfully developed it ever since. The range of the programme remains unique in Germany.

The field of work encompasses drawing as a form of expression, representation and conceptual thinking. The HfK Bremen expects applicants to have an outstanding, internationally recognised creative and artistic position within the field of expertise, demonstrated by international activities (publications, exhibitions, scholarships, awards, study trips) and an active international network. The subject area of drawing should be represented as comprehensively as possible in its entire range. The position requires a variety of different drawing types, styles and techniques in teaching. The ability to present one’s own point of view and to reflect critically on drawing and visual design is desirable. In addition, a very high level of teaching ability based on sound teaching experience in the field of drawing is expected. A willingness to initiate and carry out interdisciplinary projects with other fields of study in the design programmes is also required.

At least one year’s teaching experience at a university or comparable institution and a relevant university degree in design, art or architecture are required and must be proven at the time of application. Active participation in the further development of the HfK Bremen, collegial cooperation and participation in academic self-governing bodies are expected (official language: German). The professorship requires presence and continuous work on site at the HfK Bremen. The willingness and ability to teach in German and English are also expected.

In addition, the employment requirements pursuant to Section 116 of the Bremen Civil Service Act apply. The HfK Bremen is seeking to increase the proportion of women in artistic and academic fields and therefore expressly encourages women to apply. Applications from people with an immigrant background are welcome. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given priority if they have essentially the same professional and personal qualifications.

The application must include the following documents: letter of motivation, portfolio, CV, copies of academic certificates and diplomas, list and proof of previous teaching experience, and a teaching concept for the subject of drawing in the Integrated Design (BA/MA) degree programmes.

Applications must be submitted by August 29, 2025, quoting reference number WP 25/10, to the rector of the HfK Bremen, for the attention of Alexandra Wessels, Am Speicher XI 8, 28217 Bremen.

Applications must be submitted in digital form only (PDF/maximum email size: 30 MB) and sent to the following email address: zeichnen@hfk-bremen.de .

Information on the processing of your personal data in the application process can be found here.