Chair appointments
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As a University of Excellence, TU Dresden always endeavors to appoint the best professor for the job. We devote particular attention to the appointment procedure with a view to realizing critical milestones for the development of the university as a whole. TU Dresden strives to conduct the appointment procedure at the highest caliber possible. Transparent, expeditious and fair procedures with a heavy focus on equal opportunity and international standards therefore serve as the cornerstones of our appointment procedure. Our website offers a range of information and suggestions.
The appointment procedure at TU Dresden
Information for applicants
In 2019, TU Dresden completed a true marathon of appointments, with 62 new professors starting in their positions. Over 50 new appointments were made in 2020. We provide helpful information for the application phase and the subsequent negotiations process so that you can expediently navigate your way through the appointment procedure right until your potential first day.
Our Dual Career Service is geared toward supporting the spouses of newly appointed (junior) professors. We advise on matters related to career, family (e.g. childcare and schools) and other areas of life in Dresden. Visit the Dual Career Service website
Information for newly appointed professors
Newly appointed professors in 2021
Have you accepted an appointment at Technische Universität Dresden or will begin working for one of our DRESDEN-concept partners? Then we would like to offer you our active support in quickly adapting to your new position, so you can focus your time and energy on teaching and research. Visit the website for newly appointed professors
In recent years, the path to academic teaching and research at a professorial level has broadened to include other career paths. Those who have successfully completed junior or tenure-track professorships may qualify for appointment to a tenured, lifetime position as a professor in the same way as those who have completed conventional postdocs, or Habilitationen. Taking the step from tenure-track professor to fully tenured, lifetime professor requires an evaluation. Visit the tenure evaluation procedure website
Junior professors and individuals with the option for tenure receive extensive support as part of the YOU PROF Young Professors Program. It offers them comprehensive, target-oriented and individual guidance and support on their way to a lifetime professorship. Visit the Young Professors Program website
Information for Faculties and Commissions at TU Dresden
Appointing outstanding professors is one of the most crucial tasks for a University of Excellence such as TU Dresden. The appointment procedures should not only be legally watertight and quick, they should also be transparent and comprehensible to the applicants. In addition to the legal foundations, we also offer guidance on the overall procedure. Visit the website for Faculties and Commissions (login required)
The goal of active recruitment is to noticeably increase personnel diversity in applications for professorships as well as the share of historically underrepresented groups at this career level. The contact for active recruitment at TU Dresden will advise and support you in these matters. Visit the website for active recruitment (login required)
Contacts
Do you have questions? The appointment team is available at all times to respond to any questions from those involved in the procedure and offers active support in all appointment phases.