Visiting Professor (Department of Political Science)

21 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

10 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

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)
49 Faculty of Social Sciences
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
Specific 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
Benefits

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

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Where to apply

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Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://www.univie.ac.at

Street

Universitätsring 1

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED