The Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin) is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, where artistic teaching and practice intersect with academic discourse to shape its distinctive profile. With a history spanning more than 300 years, it is deeply rooted in the city of Berlin and, with more than 700 events each year, serves as a significant cultural driving force.

UdK Berlin unites a broad spectrum of study programmes in Fine Arts, Design, Music, Performing Arts, and the academic disciplines related to these fields. Its profile is complemented by the Inter-University Centre for Dance Berlin and the Jazz Institute Berlin. For its approximately 4,500 students – about one third of whom come from abroad – the university offers excellent opportunities for study and research, fostering ongoing exchange between artistic practice and scholarly reflection.

The UdK Berlin, College of Architecture, Media and Design – Institute of Transmedia Design –, is seeking to appoint a:

Professor at a university of arts (m/f/d)

– Salary group W 3 –
Permanent full-time professorship
Field of teaching: Illustration
Teaching obligation: 18 course hours (LVS)

Start of service of the professorship: 1 October 2027

Reference number: 2/112/26

Duties the open position offers:

teaching and research in the above field of study within the bachelor and master’s programme Visual Communication with the main focus Illustration
development of future-oriented formats in the shaping of the relationship between word, image, narration and communication
teaching of analytical and conceptual approaches as well as an appreciation for the image as an expression of concepts and vehicle for messages
assistance of students in their development of a distinctive visual language and stance
teaching of image development from the draft to the definitive form and technical implementation of different media
further development of the field of study through critical discourse, experimentation and research
active involvement in academic self-administration

Employment requirement in accordance with § 100 of Berlin Act on Higher Education (BerlHG):

university degree (master’s or equivalent) in a field relevant to the course of study
teaching aptitude, supported by evidence of multiple years of relevant teaching experience
a special aptitude for artistic work
other artistic achievements

other requirements:

proof of outstanding artistic/design experience, preferably in an international setting
proof of the candidate’s own publications, exhibitions and prizes, awards and equivalent accolades
in-depth knowledge and experience within the spectrum of printing techniques
written and spoken fluency in German and English

UdK Berlin is committed to being a non-discriminatory learning, teaching and working environment of equal opportunity and is working towards removing structural barriers (such as, for example, physical, language, racial, age-related, gender-specific, heteronormative and other barriers). It is striving to increase the proportion of women on its staff by recruiting and promoting qualified women, especially in executive positions and in areas in which they are underrepresented, and places particular emphasis on an intersectional approach. UdK Berlin expressly invites qualified candidates with a history of migration, black people and/or people of colour to apply. Equally qualified applicants with a recognised severe disability receive preferential consideration. If you have a severe disability, please mention it in your application.

We look forward to receiving your full application complete with relevant documentation to arrive by 4 June 2026; to be submitted only via the application portal.
Please state the reference number when submitting additional work samples by post to: Universität der Künste Berlin, Institut für transmediale Gestaltung, Grunewaldstraße 2-5, 10823 Berlin.
For cost reasons, work samples sent in by post cannot be returned unless submitted with a sufficiently stamped addressed envelope.

Should you require any further information, please phone Prof. Kotte on 030/3185-1264 or Ms Steinhagen of the institute’s administration team on 030/3185-1244, who will be happy to assist you.