Professor of Administrative Informatics | Professur (m/w/d) für Verwaltungsinformatik am Studienort Köln

Hochschule für Polizei und öffentliche Verwaltung NRW

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 8, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The University of Police and Public Administration North Rhine-Westphalia (HSPV NRW) is seeking a Professor of Administrative Informatics for its Cologne campus. This role involves teaching core informatics subjects to students preparing for careers in public administration and law enforcement. You will deliver 703 teaching hours per academic year, contribute to curriculum development, conduct examinations, and engage in research and institutional self-administration. The position is designed for an academic with a strong practical background who is passionate about digital transformation in the public sector. You will be responsible for imparting technical foundations, including software engineering, database systems, and information security. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of public sector professionals in Germany’s largest university for public administration, with a focus on work-life balance and long-term career stability in a permanent, full-time capacity.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Master's, Diploma, or Magister) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Administrative Informatics, or a comparable field; Doctorate (PhD) is required.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in informatics or related fields
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience outside of the university/academic sector
  • Proven scientific research experience, typically demonstrated through a doctorate (PhD)

Languages

German (Basic)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Must meet the appointment requirements according to § 18 FHGöD and § 46 HG NRW. Position is subject to budget availability. Successful candidates may be appointed as civil servants (W2 Professorship). Willingness to participate in evaluation procedures and institutional committees is mandatory.