Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Universität Wien
- Research Field
- Sociology » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Job description:
The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an
Visiting Professor (Department of Political Science)
Startdate: 01.10.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: Univ Prof. (KV) Gastprof.
Limited until: 31.01.2025
Reference no.: 2043
Do you enjoy working with young people, are you curious, and do you want to pass on your knowledge? As a Visiting Professor, you play a crucial role in educating students.
Requirements
Description:
The Department of Political Science, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, seeks to fill a position of a Visiting Professor for four months (October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025). The position is vacant for the period of absence of a member of staff.
Your tasks:
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
Additional Information
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!
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universität Wien
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Wien
- Postal Code
- 1010
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Wien
- Website
- Street
- Universitätsring 1
- Postal Code
- 1010