The German-Jordanian University (GJU) is a public university located in Amman / Madaba. It was
founded in 2005 by a Royal Decree, in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding
reached between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research of the Federal Republic
of Germany. In August 2004, a founding committee began up its activities in Jordan. The
committee was in close cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research. At the same time, the German Project Office opened at Magdeburg University of
Applied Science.
The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the German
Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under the category "German Study Programmes Abroad".
The University was modelled on the German applied-sciences model, characterized by its focus
on putting knowledge into practice and promoting knowledge transfer. The GJU aims to play a
significant role in promoting links between Jordan and Europe, particularly Germany. By taking
advantage of the best educational practices in both Jordan and Germany, the University has
positioned itself as a leader in its field.
The German Jordanian University is looking for
A Full Professor or Associate Professor
specialized in Sustainable Buildings to be assigned as an academic staff for the Sustainable
Buildings Master program at the
School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) in
Amman.
The conditions are as follows:
- PhD holder in Sustainable buildings or similar field.
- Has published research papers within the last 3-5 years in renowned journals.
- Has a list of research publications in renowned journals with no less than 10 publications.
- Experience of five or more years in teaching at academic institutions.
- Practical experience of five or more years in the field.
- Starting date 1st October, 2018
- Contract based assignment according to the university‘s rules and regulations.
- German or EU passport holders can receive a top-up amount from Magdeburg University
of Applied Sciences as GJU‘s German project managing institution. Receiving such a topup
depends on the candidate‘s qualifications and experience and is bound to DAAD
regulations.
Expected tasks:
- For the Associate Professor teaching 12 credit hours equivalent to 18 ECTS (around 20
contact hours).
- For the Full Professor teaching 9 credit hours equivalent to 12 ECTS (around 15 contact
hours).
- Participating in the School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) and the
department committees and any academic tasks given to him/her.
- Cooperating in the development of the study plans and the syllabus of the taught
subjects.
- Supervision of Master students‘ theses.
Deadline for the submission of the application will be 1
st March, 2018. Please send your
application to the following e-mail-address:
lama.khushman@gju.edu.jo