Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track (M/F/D)

You want to pursue an academic career in Information Systems professor at a prestigious university? We offer an environment where you can realize this potential in an environment of excellence and modernity in Europe’s most beautiful city of Vienna. We are looking for support at the

Institute for Information Systems and Society
Fulltime, 40 hours/week
Starting April 01, 2024, and ending after 6 years Research and teaching at the Institute for IS & Society focuses on human-centric, social, wellbeing-oriented, value-based information systems. We seek to contribute to more ethical IT innovation and sustainable IT design methods, especially with a view to AI. We study not only technology but also the psychological and philosophical dimensions of human – machine co-evolution.

What to expect

• Develop a strong international research reputation in value-based, ethical IS by publishing in high-quality outlets in line with the Department’s list of leading international journals and pursue a Habilitation (potentially based on these publications)
• Active involvement in the international academic community
• Support and guide PhD students
• Teach 4 weekly credit hours per semester
• Independently supervise Bachelor's and (co-)supervision Master's theses
• Contribute to the further development of study programs and courses
• Demonstrate an active commitment to academic self-governance and the administration of the Institute
• If you want, engage in Third Mission activities
• If you require it, acquire third-party research funds

What you have to offer

• A completed PhD degree (or equivalent) focused on human-centric information system
• High-quality research publications in any or several of the following areas: Human computer interaction, behavioral IS research, ethical computing (from either a technical or philosophical perspective), values in design, value-based engineering, or a related scientific area where cross-disciplinary research on information systems, their design and/or their societal implications come into play.
• Knowledge in both information systems and the humanities, which means that you can either be a computer scientist, information systems scholar or psychologist.
• Expertise in using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, ideally both.
• Passion for research, but at the same time a willingness to show a strong local presence and engagement with WU and the Institute’s mission, governance and students.
• Some Teaching experience
• English fluency
• Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats.

What we offer you

• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• Flexible working hours
• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts

Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €4.752,30 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on equivalent prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits. Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by March 06, 2024 (ID 2014).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Apply now!