Professor (W2) of Cybersecurity | Professur (W2) für Cybersicherheit

Job Summary

This permanent faculty position at Furtwangen University (HFU) involves shaping the future of the IT Security and Cyber Security degree programs within the Faculty of Computer Science and Applications. As a Professor, you will deliver application-oriented teaching across undergraduate and advanced levels, with a focus on IT forensics, pentesting, and network security. Beyond the classroom, you will be expected to drive research initiatives, secure third-party funding, and contribute to academic self-administration. The role is ideal for an expert who enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and wants to leverage HFU's strong network of industrial partners. The position offers significant creative freedom in teaching and research, supported by modern laboratory facilities in the Black Forest region. It is a unique opportunity to combine high-level academic instruction with practical, industry-linked research in a supportive, innovation-driven environment.