Have you received a job offer from THU? Congratulations!
On this page, we answer the questions that come up most frequently before signing the contract. This page is not a substitute for an employment contract, but is intended to help you make your decision. If you have any questions about your specific job offer or the next steps, you can contact your designated contact person in the Human Resources department at any time.
Your pay grade is determined in accordance with the TV-L collective bargaining agreement. This means you will automatically receive the pay increases and the annual bonus provided for in the agreement.
The weekly work hours depend on the individual’s scope of employment. For part-time employment, you submit a request in consultation with your supervisor to specify which days of the week you would like to work. In general, it is possible to opt for a 5-day workweek and, as needed, request to use flex time credits to compensate for individual days through the time-tracking system. An orientation to the time-tracking system is provided when you start your employment.
Your experience level within the pay grade is determined by your eligible work experience.
To place you in the correct experience level, we need your complete employment references, unless these were already included in your application materials. If no formal references are available, a certificate of employment stating the period of employment and a description of your duties will suffice.
As a salaried employee, you are additionally covered for retirement through the Federal and State Pension Fund (VBL). The VBL supplements the statutory pension insurance. In addition, as an employee of the State of Baden-Württemberg, you can apply for capital-forming benefits.
Upon request, the funds will be paid into a capital-forming contract of your choice.
Workplace Health Management includes a wide range of programs designed to promote health. This includes a set number of spots for participation in Wellpass. Every two years, these spots are reallocated through a lottery. The OHM team will provide all necessary information regarding participation in the lottery in a timely manner. You can find an overview of our benefits at: Careers | THU
You can apply for the Deutschlandticket/Jobticket through your personal account on the LBV (State Office for Pay and Benefits in Fellbach) customer portal. The LBV will mail you your login credentials during your first month of employment. For more information, please visit the LBV’s website directly: Jobticket BW / Deutschlandticket Job – LBV Website.
We will draw up your individual employment contract as soon as you have accepted the job offer and the staff council has approved the hire. The terms of the contract are based on the TV-L and the applicable regulations of the State of Baden-Württemberg.
Your employment contract will include, among other things, details regarding your pay grade, scope of employment, working hours, contract term, and probationary period.
If the position is temporary, we unfortunately cannot make any binding statements at this time regarding a future conversion to a permanent position. Provided there is an ongoing need for staff and the budgetary and legal requirements for the position are met, continued employment is generally possible. However, a decision on this matter can only be made at a later date.
After the contract is signed, the HR department will inform the manager about the onboarding process. The manager or Welcome Guide will contact you directly to arrange the meeting location and time for your first day of work and will accompany you to all your initial points of contact. The work equipment you need—such as a laptop, login credentials, keys, and an employee ID card—will be provided to you on-site.
Free parking is available for staff and students at both THU locations. Our campus map provides further information on this: Location & Hours | THU
