Visiting Professor (Department of Political Science)

Bewerbungsfrist: 11.04.2024

Beginn: 01.10.2024

You actively participate in teaching, research & administration, which means:

• You serve to cover a vacancy in the area of Comparative Politics with a focus on Eastern and Southeastern European studies.

• You hold courses at Bachelor's and Master’s levels independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

• The teaching load is four courses (eight semester hours) per week.

Your Profile:

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Political Science

• Several years teaching experience at university level

• Excellent educational and didactic skills

• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Good command of German is an advantage

• University level teaching experience in the field of comparative politics or political economy with a focus on Eastern and Southeastern Europe

• Willingness and ability to advise BA and MA and doctoral students on their theses.

• Willingness to work in a team

• Excellent publication record in comparative politics or political economy with a focus on Eastern Europe is an advantage

• Habilitation or equivalent is desirable

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The gross monthly salary is EUR 6,362.50 (according to the collective bargaining agreement 2024) plus an aliquot share of special payments.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

Applications:

• Letter of motivation (German or English)

• CV

• List of taught courses

• List of publications

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If you have any content questions, please contact:

Dorothee Bohle

dorothee.bohle@univie.ac.at