Professor in »Interaction Design«

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of 

Professor
in »Interaction Design«

W2 Tenure Track Assistant Professor (with tenure track to W3) or W3 Associate Professor; to begin as soon as possible. 

Scientific environment

The professorship will be assigned to the TUM Department of Architecture at the TUM School of Engineering and Design and is affiliated with the Integrative Research Center (IRC) Munich Design Institute (MDI).

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to appoint an expert in the research area of Interaction Design with a focus on research, development and transfer in the field of interactive interventions at the interface between design, architecture and society. Expertise in the following areas is expected: UX/UI design, creative coding, emerging technologies, hybrid and virtual spaces, physical computing, interactive exhibitions, smart materials, design research and human-centered design. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs, explicitly in the newly established Design master program.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated excellent achievements in research and teaching in an internationally recognized scientific environment, relative to the relevant career level (please see www.tum.de/en/faculty-recruiting-faq/ for further information).

A university degree in the design field and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude, are prerequisites. Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

Our Offer

Based on the best international standards and transparent performance criteria, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor. The regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System apply. TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community, embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as a common interface for scientific interaction.

TUM offers attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits.

The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides tailored career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors. The MDCO assists the relocation and integration of new professors, their partners and accompanying family members.

Your Application

TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance. Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. These guidelines and detailed information about the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting. Here you will also find TUM’s information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process. 

Please submit your application by 20 July 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de.

For any queries please contact [email protected].