Certificate Program: On the Path to a UAS Professorship

Background

With the completion of a doctorate, numerous career options in the academic field become available. One such option is a professorship at a University of Applied Sciences (UAS), which requires not only practical experience but also proven competencies in teaching and research.

The certificate course "On the Path to a UAS Professorship" is designed not only to support scientists in their career orientation and planning, but also to enhance skills through training modules that are essential for holding a UAS professorship as well as for any scientific work, preparing participants to achieve the goal of a UAS professorship.

Structure and Content

The certificate course "On the path to a UAS professorship" has a modular structure and consists of three modules. Peer-organized reflection phases are also integrated. In two short Lunch & Learn sessions, participants will discuss content of their own choice.

Upon registration, a short personal consultation will take place. During this consultation, we will review your career path based on your CV to identify the most suitable components from our modules. Together, we will create a personalized training plan tailored to your needs.

Course Objectives 

The objectives of the course is to enhance participants' eligibility for appointment to a professorship and to optimally prepare them for their role as a UAS professor. Additionally, participants will gain greater clarity about the professional responsibilities of a UAS professorship and the associated appointment process.

Certification

The small certificate includes:

• A preliminary consultation
• A consultation with the University Didactics Department
• Participation in the first (mandatory) module (2 events) plus 2 coaching sessions
• Participation in at least two additional events from the remaining two modules
• Two Lunch & Learn sessions
• Three peer meetings

The large certificate is earned by attending all events, which includes:

• A preliminary consultation
• A consultation with the University Didactics Department
• All three modules (a total of 6 events) plus 2 coaching sessions
• Two Lunch & Learn sessions
• Three peer meetings

The certification is carried out by the "Academic Personnel Development and Scientific Continuing Education" department of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. 

Absenteeism of 10% is accepted. If you have any scheduling challenges or uncertainties, please feel free to contact us.