Professors at Paderborn University
As a professor, you are a central pillar of research and teaching at Paderborn University and play a key role in shaping the working environment at the university as a manager. Paderborn University would like to actively support and accompany you in your diverse areas of responsibility as a researcher, teacher, supervisor, leader and organiser.
On this website you will find a wide range of training, coaching and counselling services as well as helpful materials to download. New appointees receive support for a successful start.
If you have any questions or need advice, please contact the Staff Development team - we look forward to talking to you!
[This website is still under construction]
Onboarding: Welcome and orientation
New as a professor at Paderborn University?
- Use our professorship onboarding checklist for your first steps towards setting up your workplace
- Get connected in the network for newly appointed professors
- Find out about the services offered by the family-friendly university, the Dual Career Service and the Healthy University programme
- Visit the Welcome Services page for international academics
Further training for professors
The Staff Development team organises a wide range of online and face-to-face training courses for you on the topics of leadership and support, communication, management and working techniques as well as administrative and legal issues.
Current further education and workshop programme for professors
Please note: the courses take place in German.
| Course | Date |
|---|---|
| Verhandlungs- und Gespr?chsführung | 18.11.+19.11.2025 |
| Kommunikative Wirksamkeit, Stimme und pers?nliche Pr?senz in Forschung & Lehre | 19.11.2025 |
| Führung im Spannungsfeld von Forschung, Lehre und Management | 24.11.+01.12.2025 |
| Hybride Führung - Teamentwicklung virtuell | 04.12.2025 |
| Hybride Führung - Arbeitsorganisation, Gesundheit, Work-Life-Balance | 16.12.2025 |
| Promotionen gut betreuen | 21.04.2026 |
| Führung kompakt: Lehrstuhlmanagement und Führung in der Wissenschaft | geplant für 03.09.+04.09.2026 |
| Work-Life-Leadership - wie will ich führen? | 30.09.+01.10.2026 |
| Kommunikative Wirksamkeit, Stimme und pers?nliche Pr?senz in Forschung & Lehre | geplant für 07.10.2026 |
Please note: the courses take place in German.
| Course | Date |
|---|---|
| Beamtenversorgung (DHV-Seminar) | 27.02.2026 |
| Die Professur - Rechte und Pflichten (DHV-Seminar) | in Planung |
| Grundzuge des Nebent?tigkeitsrechts (DHV) | in Planung |
You will also find regular training courses and information events on the following topics in the Administration miniature (see course programme for current dates):
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Recruitment
Your employment at Paderborn University
The Human Resources Department can advise you on all personnel law issues relating to your employment. All important information for civil servants and professors can be found on the department's website.
P.S. Human Resources Development regularly offers DHV events on legal issues relating to professorships in its course programme.
Contact us
Dr. Johanna Braukmann
Personalentwicklung und Justiziariat (SG 4.5)
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33098 Paderborn