University Assistant Position in the Department of Art History and Art Theory at the Institute of Fine Arts and Cultural Studies

Organisation/Company

Kunstuniversität Linz

Department

Art and Industrial Design

Research Field

History » Art history

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Master Positions

Application Deadline

14 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Country

Austria

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

30

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The Department of Art History and Art Theory (Head: Prof. Dr Anne von der Heiden), within the Institute of Fine Arts and Cultural Studies, invites applications for the position of University Assistant (75% employment, fixed-term for six years), commencing on 1 September 2026.

In accordance with Section 49 (3) of the collective bargaining agreement, the University of Arts Linz pays university assistants a minimum monthly salary of €2,832.07 (before tax and deductions) – 14 times per year.

Areas of responsibility:

• Participate in teaching and research in the fields of art history and art theory
• Support the development of the department's teaching and research projects
• Contribute to publications, conferences, and exhibitions
• Conduct independent academic research
• Teach independently
• Undertake organisational and administrative duties

Essential qualifications:

• Degree in art, cultural studies, or media and cultural studies or a degree in a related field (master’s/diploma)
• Doctoral research proposal (Exposé)
• Knowledge of issues in art theory and image politics, with a focus on contemporary art
• An interest in writing practices at the intersection of art and scholarship
• Openness to and curiosity about interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching
• Willingness to engage with students' projects and artistic work
• Experience in copy-editing and editing academic texts
• Experience in organisational and administrative tasks
• Ability to work independently and conscientiously
• Excellent German and English skills
• Gender and diversity competence as well as the willingness to promote participation and diversity through teaching, research, and work on committees

E-mail

[email protected]

Research Field

History » Art history

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Arts Linz

Country

Austria

State/Province

upperaustria

City

Linz

Postal Code

4020

Street

Hauptplatz 6

Geofield

State/Province

Upper Austria

City

Linz

Website

http://ufg.at/

Street

Hauptplatz 6

Postal Code

4010

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