Qualifications and professional development

The JadeProf project supports academics on their path to a professorship at a university of applied sciences, whilst also promoting the further development of established professors. The aim is to optimally combine practice-oriented qualifications, research and teaching.

Tandem positions in the JadeProf project – practical professional experience for a professorship

Practical professional experience is crucial when applying for a professorship at a University of Applied Sciences: according to the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG), applicants must demonstrate five years’ professional experience, at least three of which must have been gained outside the higher education sector.

The JadeProf project offers suitable candidates the opportunity to gain any missing practical experience, for example through tandem positions in cooperation with our partner OFFIS e.V. – Institute for Computer Science. These positions combine academic work at Jade University of Applied Sciences with practical experience in external institutions.

Recipients of funding:

Dr Julia Köhlke (Department of Management, Information and Technology)
Dr Jörg Walter (Department of Civil Engineering, Geoinformation and Health Technology)
Dr Oliver Werth (Department of Management, Information and Technology)
Dr Sven Rosinger (Department of Civil Engineering, Geoinformation and Health Technology)

Priority Professorships in the JadeProf project – Targeted support for research

As well as supporting the development of early-career researchers, JadeProf also helps established professors to develop their key research areas and strengthen the university’s profile.

Holders of these research-focused professorships can reduce their teaching commitments for up to three years in order to carry out research projects. Substitute teaching is funded from project funds, ensuring that teaching continues to be provided.

Specialised professorships established under the JadeProf programme:

Chair in ‘Technical Navigation and Assistance Systems in Vessel Operation’, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Denker (Department of Maritime Studies and Logistics)
Chair in ‘Hydrogen Technology’, Prof. Dr Karsten Oehlert (Department of Engineering)
Chair in ‘Midwifery’, Prof. Dr Oda von Rahden (Department of Civil Engineering, Geoinformation and Health Technology)
Chair in ‘Applied Nursing Science’, Prof. Dr. phil. Susanne Fleckinger (Department of Civil Engineering, Geoinformation and Health Technology)
Chair in ‘Mechatronic Systems’, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tamara Bechtold (Department of Engineering)
Chair in ‘Fundamentals and Theories of Social Work’, Prof. Dr. phil. Sven Heuer (Faculty of Economics and Society)
Chair in ‘Methods and Practice of Social Work’, Prof. Dr. phil. Alexander Parchow (Faculty of Economics and Society)
Chair in ‘Urban Water Management’, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katharina Teuber (Department of Civil Engineering, Geoinformation and Health Technology)

An insight into a research-focused professorship

Play video Prof. Dr. Oda von Rahden – Professur für Hebammenwissenschaft an der Jade Hochschule
Prof. Dr. Oda von Rahden – Professur für Hebammenwissenschaft an der Jade Hochschule

The JadeProf project gives me the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the role of a professor and to gain valuable experience in this field. I find the professional exchange and networking with colleagues who are following similar paths particularly valuable, as well as the opportunity to work together to generate new ideas for teaching and research.
Julia Köhlke